60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Adventure, Villain Protagonist.
Shoot, slice, or cast spells and take control of any enemy to uncover his story and dark secrets hidden within the cursed and isolated ruins of a neo-Nazi castle. Embark on the bloody crusade in this eerie fast-paced 2D action shooter and discover that even sinners have their dreams.
ION Shift
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.
Necrofugitive
Necrofugitive is a 2D stealth-action game about an evil shapeshifter on the run from justice. Survive a world forged through Medieval history with merciless pursuers, daring escapes, and an ancient mystery driving your every move.
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: Villain Protagonist 56.7% ★, Fast-Paced 19.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 3.1%
Necrofugitive is a 2D stealth-action game about an evil shapeshifter on the run from justice. Survive a world forged through Medieval history with merciless pursuers, daring escapes, and an ancient mystery driving your every move.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Demons 4.4%
Embark on an adventure as a villain who just wants to follow the script ... Die in the end for the Hero of History. Use your telekinetic powers to control elements of the scenario and defeat unworthy enemies. Do you think you can do it?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 62.6% ★, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Adventure 0.5%
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 69.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Magic 5.4%, Action-Adventure 4.2%, Action 2.8%
How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 64.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.5%, Story Rich 3.2%
To complete Yridis' mission, you'll have to make your way through the bowels of a vast underground dungeon filled with unique environments, deadly dangers and mysterious beings. Jump, dash and give the enemies you encounter their due thanks to powerful weapons.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 14.6%
Behold is a 2D twin-stick shooter in a dark fantasy setting! Barbarians, insane wizards, total despair and bloody pieces.You are playing as a monster who is stuck between two armies.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Action 8.3%
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller that combines fast-paced combat with cinematic storytelling, pulling you into a dark dystopian world and an epic journey of vengeance, hope, and betrayal.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Zombies 17%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Shooter 13.7%
Become a necromancer and raise the dead - Undead Horde is a necromantic action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Maraud through the lands of the living, raze their villages and steal their treasures. Ultimately you'll take over the whole kingdom of the living!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 65.8% ★, Zombies 17.7%, Magic 6.4%, Action 3.6%, Atmospheric 2.9%
Plunder all the treasure worth taking from the exotic wilderness with your band of rogues. Jump, kick and sling your chain mace to smash and climb your way through any obstacle. Face off against beasts and hopeful heroes that rise up to stop you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Fast-Paced 10%
Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 91.9% ★, Action 6.6%, Adventure 1.5%
Welcome to the "Cold War": Your mission is to sabotage the different military / secret bases in the world. To complete your mission you must put explosives in the assigned places and escape from the place.
Why similar: Cold War 34.2% ★, Conspiracy 21.4% ★, Alternate History 20.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Becloudead is a horror story driven, hack and slash cinematic platformer, set in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a zombie virus. Featuring close combat fighting with a unique time based modular combo system, puzzle solving, nerve-racking boss fights and more...
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Zombies 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
A disgruntled employee is fired from his job, sparking a path of rage and destruction. Lead Alyx through his journey of vengeance and creatively kill enemies in this pixel-art adventure where you, are the villain.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 61% ★, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 3%
Be your own landlord in the town of New Blossom. Buy and fix homes & apartments, fix issues that arise, run businesses and play mini-games. It's all up to you which order you do it in. Just remember to own the town and run it in the way you see fit in the end.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 100% ★
Dark facets is a 2d strategy action game in the tower defense genre with the unusual mechanics and a unique storyline. In the role of a dark magician, you will have to build your own citadel, mine resources and engage in battle with a dangerous enemy.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.6% ★, Side Scroller 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Magic 5%
The platformer game where you can play as the BAD GUY. (or the good guy)
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.6% ★, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Dark 4%, Action 3.4%
Way In The Stars is a real adventure! Find the reasons for the disaster, save the ecosystem of the planet and colonists, and start your own way amongst the stars!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, 2D Platformer 22.2%, Shooter 17.1%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 7.6%
Welcome to Johnwood, a weird and mysterious place where scientists become zombies by accident, hardware stores sell frozen brains, people are hit by cars with no apparent reason and every citizen claims to have seen horses flying!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 57.3% ★, Zombies 22.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Action 4.6%
Zone B Korosu is a single player mid-apocalypse narrative adventure about the end of the world as we know it; a zombie outbreak which threatens all of humanity. But the zombies aren't the only monsters you'll face.
Why similar: Zombies 31.8%, Action-Adventure 15%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Story Rich 13.5%
Re.Surs is a futuristic story-driven 2D side-scrolling shooter featuring unique heroes with various abilities. Shoot, dash, kick and hack monsters as you try to uncover the secrets of the Re.Surs dark energy and demons' interdimensional invasion.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.6%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Zombies 12%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
"A true classic side-scrolling action game! Magical Girl Ibara, born here."
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action 11.3%
Use necromancy to smash villages, scare townsfolk, and generally cause a ruckus.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.9% ★, Zombies 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Demons 4.8%
Cursed Legacy is a 2D-pixel action rogue-lite game where you become a fallen hero and get revenge on humanity who betrayed you, and slay as many enemies as possible in one slash by Slash Dashing. The more enemies defeated in one slash, the more the reward.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 66.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Action 4.5%, Dark 3.5%
Go on a journey in Magic Frame - classics inspired Action-platformer. Explore levels and caves, fight bosses, upgrade equipment and enjoy the ambient.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.5% ★, Fast-Paced 21.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54.1% ★, Zombies 20.5%, Alternate History 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action 3%
Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 58.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 6%, Atmospheric 3.4%
A 2.5D action RPG where you play as an inventor-hero, battling invaders, crafting unique gear, and exploring a mysterious world. Your decisions determine the fate of your people and the outcome of the uprising.
Why similar: Alternate History 21.1%, Zombies 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
This game is a side-scrolling 2D action shooting game created with dot pictures. Control the main character, Pumpkin Head, as he runs through various stages such as the sea and the desert while battling the slime army!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, 2D Platformer 24.8%, Shooter 20.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Action 7.7%
Okko The Exiled is an action-packed adventure, where you stomp, launch, and bash your way through Kutala, a land of demons, on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord Yalda and link Okko’s isolated world with the heavens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Story Rich 8.3%
A Sci-fi Action Platformer, focused on challenging and fast paced combat, where you control Root: a sophisticated malware created to bypass the defences of malfunctioning computer systems. Use each ability at your disposal to erase everything in your path.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.3% ★, Fast-Paced 25.4%, Side Scroller 6.8%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Story Rich 6%
Seeker is a pixel-art hotseat arena brawler with a small single-player adventure mode.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.2%, 2D Platformer 23%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Magic 7.8%
A Cute Doodle-Style Clear-Screen Battle Game. Control Four Unique Little Robots, Fight and Rampage Inside a Bionic Body That Has Awakened Self-Consciousness!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.5% ★, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 3.1%
Become a cunning royal advisor in this bureaucratic strategy roguelike. Pass rigged verdicts at the tribunal, gather a loyal retinue, and balance your relationship with the king while secretly tearing the kingdom apart from within.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 71.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Atmospheric 4.4%, Dark 4.3%
Adapt or die as a failed lump of living meat. Hunt, devour, and evolve into a self-made abomination to bring down the totalitarian meat lab that made you. Fail, and you will be fed back into the grinder.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 65.9% ★, Cold War 26% ★, Action 4.4%, Sci-fi 2.6%, Atmospheric 1%
Capture treasure-hunting heroes in a unique puzzle game! Destroy two blocks to trigger gravity, creating massive chain reactions. Every combo sinks the intruding humans and furries deeper into a thick mud bog. Manage your magic, submerge them completely, and enjoy the mud-covered results!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 87.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.9%
『IES0.97』 is a metafiction puzzle action game where slightly surreal conversations add to the fun. You must choose the right spell from the many magic spells Lorena possesses to proceed. Your choices will be tested.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, 2D Platformer 24%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Magic 7%
An ordinary young man is reborn into the world of his favorite comic—only to find himself as a bit-part villain doomed to die. To escape his fate, he must rise as a true villain, gathering allies, defying heroes, and carving a new destiny in this dark fantasy isekai JRPG.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 81% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, Adventure 0.5%
Lord Marn is releasing Abominations in the area where Baldero, our bold and bald hero, took a nap to rest up. The Goddess of mercy, Myla, enters Baldero's dreams to warn him of the up-coming battles. There are many foes to fight before Baldero can stop Marn, will you help him?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action 10.8%
LA Cops is a fast, action packed 3D top down shooter set to a theme of 70s Cops in LA trying to do a tough job in a tough town.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.8% ★, Fast-Paced 20.2%, Shooter 13%, Action 6.6%, Atmospheric 2.4%
Seers of Ages Past 1: The Harbinger of Mah is an indie third-person open-world Action RPG where you play the origin story of the dwarven warpriest archvillain Tarbeard, the first Seer, who battles alongside his minions in the fast-paced arcade-like slaughter of the beasts and monsters of Yvermist.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 65.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Story Rich 6.5%, Dark 3.2%, Action 3%
It's the middle of the night and a zombie pandemic just broke in this dark 2D platformer world. Explore the town, Fight zombies, Find the last survivors, and Discover who is behind the mysterious factory explosion that caused it all, all while following the story from 2 different points of view.
Why similar: Zombies 24.1%, 2D Platformer 20%, Shooter 17.3%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 9.9%
This is the story of Junichi Kato after he reached the top of the world. On December 31st, New Year's Eve, Junichi is suddenly captured, and when he wakes up, he finds himself there... The world of 200 years later and the true identity of the Katroid are revealed. Save the world with your friends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Hellstorm: Reign is a story-driven first-person shooter game where you play as an advanced soldier from Itopia. In the game, you infiltrate the dystopian wasteland and complete missions assigned to you, all while uncovering the hidden secrets of Itopia.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.2%, Shooter 14%, Alternate History 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 10.9%
Uncover the origins of SCP-173 in the abandoned exclusion zone surrounding Chernobyl. Told through the lens of found footage recordings, explore a hidden facility where Soviet secrets should have remained forgotten.
Why similar: Cold War 32.9% ★, Alternate History 22.7%, Conspiracy 14.8% ★, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Zombie Mansion is a 2D side-scrolling platform shooter with puzzle and exploration elements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32%, Shooter 22.2%, Zombies 20.7%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Action 7.9%
You play as a slime named Slami, who has to find his way in life. You will have to accompany him on this path, helping him to solve problems and stay himself in this large and very versatile world, where it is very easy to lose yourself.
Why similar: Alternate History 22.7%, Zombies 19%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 55.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Magic 6.1%
Break into the new apeX of 2D action! INTI CREATES is proud to present new apeX of cutting-edge 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX 2!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.1%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Action 12.4%
Overlord: Fellowship of Evil is an Action RPG filled with the series’ black humour and penned by award-winning scriptwriter Rhianna Pratchett. Players embark on an epic new quest in single-player or with up to three friends in co-op, assisted by the mighty, maniacal and occasionally moronic minions.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 69.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Action 5%, Atmospheric 2.5%, Adventure 1%
Inspired by games like Super Mario and Megaman, in this adventure a little round robot is on a mission to save Earth. Lead your crew into exploring different planets in search of resources, fight enemy robots, collect different power-ups and upgrade your powers, while solving the planets' mysteries.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Story Rich 9.3%
“DerailSacrifice” is a horror puzzle game similar to Rusty Lake and Fran Bow, with an optional non-scary mode. The once peaceful town was thrown into chaos when a coffin falls from the sky. The villagers vanished all of sudden. Only things left are embryos scattered on the empty streets.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 68.2% ★, Alternate History 18.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 3.7%
The speedy and stylish action of the Luminous Avenger series is back! Our hero Copen must use his new "Divide Edge" energy swords to protect his home from otherworldly invaders! His trusty partner Lola is there to support him with evolutionary new modes!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.5%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Action 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Seize enemy bodies to brave the mysteries of the deep! Featuring the unique "Spirit Ride" system and a cinematic sci-fi atmosphere, Bothtec’s legendary 1986 masterpiece remains a timeless action-adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Dark 4.9%
Alternate history Cold war FPS. Join the Blackwoods unit and unravel a conspiracy which threatens to end your resistance once and for all.
Why similar: Cold War 27% ★, Alternate History 18.9%, Conspiracy 17.4% ★, Shooter 15.4%, Action-Adventure 13.6%
Fight with zombies, with evil robots and other monsters to survive in the crazy world of Zombotron. The action takes place on an unknown planet, which over time was abandoned and forgotten by people. Find and rescue survivals to discover the mystery of the mysterious planet together.
Why similar: Zombies 29.2%, Shooter 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
They are coming! Ravenous, insatiable, and absolutely unstoppable zombies, a Wunderwaffe that went horribly wrong. It’s up to you to usher in the age of the zombie, by munching on every brain in sight! Build up a horde, dodge enemy weapons, and gnaw a mark on human history!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.7% ★, Zombies 26.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 5.4%, Atmospheric 2%
Disco Tomb is a sci-fi retro FPS / boomer shooter made just like in the good ol' days!👾 Use magic spells AND guns to fight your way through huge waves of enemies in freaky dungeons or out in the open desert against the hordes of the invaders! Oblivion awaits!🛸
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Shooter 17.2%, Story Rich 9.7%
SCP: Pale Weaver is a 2D pixel-art action-adventure. Play as a runaway anomaly: grapple with tentacles, fire silk tethers, and slow time to outrun lockdowns. Death resets the loop—your memory remains, driving you to the Endgame.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 64.2% ★, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4.1%
