Games Like B.I.O.T.A.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Retro 7.6%

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Old School 18%, 2D Platformer 18%, Retro 10.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Mechs 12.1% ★, Old School 9.4%, Retro 8.1%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Retro 12.3%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Retro 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Old School 12.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.6%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 13%, Arcade 9.8%

The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!

Why similar: Mechs 25.2% ★, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Old School 13.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 11.2%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Retro 29.1%, Platformer 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Action 15.4%, 2D 7.4%

ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear your way through mutating hordes and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Aliens 10.6%

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Precision Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.5%

Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

Why similar: Aliens 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 1980s 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Old School 9.7%

Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!

Why similar: Aliens 15.4%, Side Scroller 15%, 1980s 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.8%

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.1%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 8.8%

1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

Why similar: Aliens 24.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 1980s 12.6%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Retro 9%

Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Aliens 18%, Old School 9.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Combat 7.9%

MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Aliens 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action 8.3%, Platformer 8.1%

Don't tick him off! After losing everything he loved, Kevin returns as a raging cyborg. Unleash chaos with devastatingly diverse combat suits in this explosive, high-speed action platformer!

Why similar: Aliens 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 10.1%

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: Retro 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Retro 10.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Precision Platformer 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.5%

Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 8.5%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Aliens 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Retro 8.8%, Platformer 7.8%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, 1980s 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 11.1%

Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Aliens 18.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Retro 10.4%, Platformer 9.8%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Precision Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Retro 10.1%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%

ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Aliens 12.1%

Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!

Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 1980s 10.2%, Retro 10%

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Aliens 36.6%, Retro 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, Aliens 16%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Old School 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Retro 9.9%

Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

Why similar: Mechs 28.8% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, 1980s 10.2%, Old School 9.9%, Retro 9.4%

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.3%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Old School 9.8%

Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.3%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Combat 14.1%, Action 10.7%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Retro 11.7%, Old School 11.1%, 1980s 10.5%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Platformer 19.5%, 2D Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 12.4%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Aliens 11.4%

Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.

Why similar: 1980s 19%, Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Old School 12.2%, Arcade 9.6%

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 14%, Retro 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Old School 11.6%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 10.2%

Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Aliens 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%

Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Action 21.7%

Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Aliens 17.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.2%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 36.6%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action 9.8%, 2D 8.8%

Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).

Why similar: Aliens 20.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Precision Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Retro 8.3%

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 13%, Arcade 10.5%

Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 9.4%, 2D 6.1%

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Old School 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.8%

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.9%, 1980s 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.5%

Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%

Bio Fail is a dark 2D platformer where you play as a biological anomaly—a monster that possesses humans. Control their bodies, fight your way through levels, solve puzzles, and destroy everything in your path. One body—one chance

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.2%, 2D Platformer 24.4%, Platformer 18.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%, 2D 5.8%

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Arcade 27.9%, Retro 25.3%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Action 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Aliens 13.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Retro 11.8%, Side Scroller 11%

Fight hostile drones that try to keep their recently gained autonomy by either shooting or morphing into them.Biodrone Battle brings classic top-down action rooted in the pioneer gaming era of the 1980s into your living room.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Retro 24.3%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Action 11.7%, 2D 7%

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Precision Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Sci-fi 7%

NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Retro 26.3%, Action 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, 2D 9.2%

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 11.4%

G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Aliens 18.3%, 1980s 18.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Arcade 9.6%