Games Like BiT Evolution

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 30.7%, Indie 24%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly mirrors the evolution of gaming history, starting from monochrome 8-bit visuals and progressing through various RPG and action eras.

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Platformer 48.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Indie 17.4%, Adventure 13%

Why You'll Like It: You travel through the history of classic gaming consoles, experiencing different visual styles and mechanics inspired by iconic hardware.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 42.9%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Action 14.4%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a brilliant meta-narrative that shifts between 8-bit and 16-bit eras, perfectly capturing the feeling of playing through gaming history.

Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Indie 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: The protagonist evolves from a single pixel into a fully detailed hero, directly reflecting the visual progression seen in BiT Evolution.

OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.6%, Action 29.2%, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 19%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to 8-bit gaming culture, packed with meta-humor and references to classic titles.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 46.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Indie 11.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the gold standard for modern games that perfectly replicate the feel and challenge of 8-bit classics.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Platformer 44.2%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Indie 14.1%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie title that masterfully blends retro platforming with a compelling, character-driven adventure.

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Action 20.9%, Adventure 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Indie 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This platformer features tight controls and a classic 8-bit aesthetic that feels right at home alongside the early levels of BiT Evolution.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 36.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an authentic 8-bit action experience that feels like a lost classic from the NES era.

Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!

Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Indie 15.9%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a solid 2D platforming experience with a charming pixel-art style that emphasizes classic jump-and-run mechanics.

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 48.7%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the peak of 16-bit platforming design with modern polish and incredible attention to retro detail.

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Platformer 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a straightforward, high-energy action platformer that feels like a direct descendant of 8-bit arcade shooters.

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 35.7%, Action 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short but sweet retro-styled action game that focuses on exploration and classic combat mechanics.

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: Platformer 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Action 14.7%, Indie 14.3%, Adventure 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric exploration game that pays homage to the classic Metroidvania style with a distinct retro aesthetic.

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Action 18.6%, Adventure 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that nails the look and feel of early 80s home computer games.

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

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Action 30.4%, Indie 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, Mega Man-inspired action that captures the difficulty and charm of retro arcade platformers.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Pixel Graphics 30.5%, Indie 14.6%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist precision platformer that strips the genre down to its core, offering a challenging experience reminiscent of early computer games.

Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.

Why similar: Indie 31.7%, Platformer 30.5%, Adventure 15.8%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible platformer that keeps the focus on simple, fun, and classic gameplay.

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Adventure 28.1%, Platformer 20.3%, Indie 20.3%, Action 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear action-adventure that feels like a lost 16-bit gem, blending exploration with satisfying combat.

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Adventure 21.4%, Action 20%, Indie 17%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: It uses an authentic GameBoy-style color palette and resolution to create a truly nostalgic handheld gaming experience.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Platformer 37.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Adventure 21.4%, Indie 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a dedicated tribute to 8-bit adventure games, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving within a retro world.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Platformer 41.5%, Pixel Graphics 26%, Indie 16.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though modern, its precision platforming and pixel-art aesthetic are the pinnacle of the genre that BiT Evolution celebrates.

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: Action 30.2%, Platformer 29.7%, Indie 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade platformer that focuses on simple, addictive mechanics and retro pixel graphics.

Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Action 37.8%, Adventure 21.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Indie 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania that leans heavily into retro aesthetics and classic action-RPG elements.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Adventure 18.3%, Action 17.4%, Indie 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern in its presentation, it features the intricate platforming and boss design found in the best retro-inspired games.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Pixel Graphics 25.2%, Action 23.2%, Indie 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: An 8-bit action-platformer that delivers a darker, more atmospheric take on the classic genre.

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Action 35%, Indie 29.4%

Why You'll Like It: The meta-narrative about a broken game cartridge provides a similar thematic connection to the retro-gaming focus of BiT Evolution.

Retro Game Crunch is a series of 7 games, full of the charm and challenge of the 8-bit generation. Each world feels like an authentic NES classic. A massive genre-spanning collection.

Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Indie 17%

Why You'll Like It: This collection of short games explores various retro genres, offering a variety of pixel-art experiences.

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Platformer 53.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classic platforming with light adventure elements and a vibrant, retro-inspired art style.

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Platformer 53.1%, Adventure 24.6%, Indie 22.3%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, atmospheric exploration platformer that emphasizes movement and discovery over combat.

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: Adventure 44.8%, Indie 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 8.6%

Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and leave you satisfied when your quest is complete.

Why similar: Adventure 26.8%, Platformer 25.7%, Action 25.1%, Indie 22.4%

Blink the Bulb is a 16-bit platformer composed of massive, holiday-themed realms. Explore six unique worlds, mix and match varied power ups, and stave off the nefarious Holidaemon in this throwback to games of yore.

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Action 26.3%, Platformer 23.4%, Indie 18.6%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 15.5%, Indie 14.1%

Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

Why similar: Platformer 56.6%, Action 31.4%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

"BLAH BLAH BLAH 8-bit, BLAH BLAH BLAH, blow stuff up. BLAH BLAH BLAH, retro." BLOWING INTO THE CARTRIDGE NOT REQUIRED!

Why similar: Action 38.8%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 25.6%

Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way!

Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Action 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Adventure 16.7%, Indie 13.7%

A rollicking action-platformer, inspired by the greats of the DOS and NES era. Explore 20 huge levels in 4 varied locations, full of cunning secrets and unique dangers, including 4 epic boss battles.

Why similar: Action 27.7%, Adventure 27.1%, Platformer 25.7%, Indie 19.5%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: Platformer 35%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 9.4%

Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!

Why similar: Adventure 25%, Platformer 24.2%, Action 23.4%, Indie 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Fascinating, full of mysteries, an adventure with a storyline unfolded in the style of good old games with Retro Consoles!

Why similar: Adventure 37%, Action 34.6%, Indie 28.4%

Evo\Wave is a 3D platformer featuring LAI-6, an A.I. with a goal to restore the world following the passage of MagnaVex who brought the world back to a retro era. Repair the Evo\Core to progress through the different graphic periods of the video game history!

Why similar: Platformer 73.2%, Adventure 26.8%

Pixel Ripped 1989 is a wacky multi-dimensional homage to the early days of gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic videogame and beyond.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.7%, Action 26.5%, Adventure 26%, Indie 11.2%, Platformer 9.5%

An explosive homage to SNES-era platformers from the makers of Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Explodemon is non-stop action mayhem like you've never seen before.

Why similar: Platformer 43.3%, Action 24.7%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 15.1%

An open world adventure inspired by the classics. Get lost in a wide world of precarious platforming that will take you back to a simpler time...

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Action 25.3%, Indie 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%

The world has ended, Demons have risen to conquer the uninhabited and flourishing nature outside. It's your turn, with your unknown identity, to find your path for a new beginning. Let's not beat about the bush here. Reset 1-1 is everything you loved about the late 80's/early 90's. It's a blast from the past, with a fresh spin.

Why similar: Indie 65.7%, Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

The eight-bit first-person shooter in the NES palette!

Why similar: Adventure 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Indie 23%, Action 22.9%

Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!

Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Indie 41.8%

Embark on an epic journey through exotic worlds to uncover the mystery of the magic crystals! An exciting retro platform adventure in the nostalgic style of the 90's DOS platformers

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Adventure 18%, Action 17.6%, Indie 13.2%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Action 24.9%, Adventure 24.3%, Platformer 22.4%, Indie 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Adventure 32.9%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.

Why similar: Action 40.2%, Pixel Graphics 38.5%, Indie 21.3%

A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.

Why similar: Action 32%, Platformer 28.3%, Adventure 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%

​Toy Odyssey is fundamentally an action-adventure platformer. The player spends the night exploring a randomly-generated house, defeating bosses in each of the unique rooms, and then going up against the final boss.

Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Action 26.3%, Platformer 25%, Indie 19.5%

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 45.5%, Action 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 7.3%

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Action 18.1%, Indie 16%, Platformer 14.9%

Adventure in the Tower of Flight is a retro-styled platformer in which you fly instead of jump! You are Wing, a young adventurer. Wing must climb a seeming endless the tower and collect all five known relics held within to become the ruler of the known world.

Why similar: Adventure 30.2%, Action 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Indie 20%

Mibibli's Quest is a retro-style surrealistic platformer game. Join Mibibli as it blasts its way through over 20 crazy and eclectic levels! Conquer caves, dance through raves, wander the suburbs, and blow up eggs... travel through time and explore your nightmares along the way!

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Action 35.7%, Indie 27.4%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Adventure 21.1%, Action 19%, Indie 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%

Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?

Why similar: Platformer 34%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Action 16.1%, Indie 11.5%