Games Like Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition

Now FREE and worth every penny! A love letter to classic platforming action and 90s animation oddness. Eat magical candies to change the art of the world around you as you fight through 40 levels unlocking new Chesters, battling strange baddies, finding secret secrets, and reclaiming your cupcakes!

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Adventure 18.8%, Retro 16.5%, Indie 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%

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 32%, Retro 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Indie 8.8%

ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 11.4%

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 25.4%, Fast-Paced 23%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 10.5%

Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.

Why similar: Platformer 17.1%, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%

The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only who can stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Metroidvania 18.3%, Indie 14.6%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 12%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 12.9%, Retro 10.5%, Adventure 10.5%

DYE is a challenging precision platformer where you help Hue rescue Pigments and defeat the nefarious Necrolights in order to restore color to the world! Jump, wall jump and float your way through 4 unique worlds with hundreds of challenges ranging from beginner to advanced level.

Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 8.9%

Potatoman will put your reflexes and worldview to the test as you journey through scorching deserts, dark forests, busy cities, the tallest mountains and eventually your own potato-consciousness in search of the ultimate answer. Are you prepared to face the TROOF?

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Retro 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Action 8.7%

KR-17 is a 32-bit, story-driven, side-scrolling action puzzle-platformer which follows the story of a military robot on a mission to subdue a rogue agent operating out of an installation on the planet Valiant. It will be the first in a multi-genre series of games centered around the story of Terrius, KR-17's home.

Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, Action 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Retro 13.1%, Adventure 11.8%

Hikikomori No Chuunibyou is a pseudo 8-bit platform-adventure game with beat-em-up, puzzle, and stealth elements. With its storytelling directing the player through open-ended levels, progression through each stage requires usage of parkour-like abilities and martial-arts techniques.

Why similar: Platformer 23.8%, Retro 19.3%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%

Retro platforming action in this adaptation of a terrible movie.

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Retro 20.2%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 15.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%

A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Metroidvania 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Indie 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

EXTREME! retro side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a colorful twist! Become one with your controller, learn all rocket colors by heart and master a unique color-based destruction! SHOOT DIE RESPAWN! And most importantly... NEVER GIVE UP!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 12.1%, Retro 10.1%

Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!

Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 11.9%

Chop is dish-2d-dimensional platformer, where you conroll an angry master-chef who was lost piece of meat-it was stolen. Looking in the root of their troubles hero plunges into the mysterious world of strange creatures, which is fraught with many traps and dangers.

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 15%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Intrusion Protocol is a classic challenging retro 2-D platformer. Play as a computer virus tasked with infiltrating an enemy network to retrieve mission-critical data. As you find the data you will uncover a story that reveals the secrets of your mysterious purpose.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Action 16.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Indie 12.7%

Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Retro 20.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 11.4%

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Expelled - the adventure of a rabbit on dangerous planets, and all in order to use the only chance to get out of prison and return home to his wife and children.

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Indie 9.6%

Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Retro 11.6%

Stuck in the Underworld without the slightest clue why, a young fiend has a bit of a mystery to solve in this action/adventure platformer. With a world to explore, a past to uncover, and quite the task to complete, players must embark on a quest filled with monsters, towns, dungeons, bosses, and various platforming challenges.

Why similar: Platformer 20.4%, Retro 18.3%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%

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 22.1%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Retro 14.1%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Shin Samurai Jazz is a platform-adventure game. It combines the likes of film noir and samurai cinema, presenting them with 8-bit graphics, an electro-jazz soundtrack, and a comic/manga-like style creating a unique atmosphere.

Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Retro 18%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 13.9%

A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Platformer 23.1%, Retro 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Indie 9.3%

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: Platformer 26.2%, Action 23.1%, Retro 17%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Adventure 9.3%

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Platformer 18.2%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Action 11.1%

Explore the mysterious and beautiful planet Gomi on foot or with your spaceship in this action packed platformer and space shooter hybrid. Your mission is simple, retrieve A.N.N.E and escape.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Metroidvania 11.7%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 10.2%

Soviet Souls is a modern 2D platformer with pixel-style graphics. In each level, the player chooses which of the available characters to pass it. Knowledge of the mechanic and caution will help you cope with the most difficult troubles.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Based on hit retro games, here you'll find action, platforming adventure and exploration. I challenge you to find all the secret dungeons!

Why similar: Platformer 15.9%, Retro 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Retro 9.6%

Red Star Raider is a fast paced, action packed platform shooter presented in a retro style and not just in the visual sense. Players will have to master Parry, dodge, reflect, wall slide and many more skills.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Platformer 18.5%, Retro 13.7%, Action 12.8%, Metroidvania 12.1%

The faith of the forest is threatened by evil forces. A mysterious curse has turned your human body into a small mushroom and your world is invaded by molds, but not all is lost. Your new form comes with new abilities!

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Retro 19.3%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 7.6%

DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Fast-Paced 17%, Action 14.4%, Retro 12.3%

Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Retro 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Adventure 9.2%

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 29%, Retro 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Side Scroller 5.9%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!

Why similar: Platformer 20%, Retro 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%

NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Retro 14.1%, Indie 12.3%

Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!

Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 16.7%, Retro 13%, Indie 12.9%

Magnetta is a side-scrolling action game in the vein of classic NES titles. Jump, shoot, slide and blast your way through unique and challenging levels as you collect new weapons and upgrades, hunt down secret areas, and defeat your enemies to ensure peace in the galaxy.

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Fast-Paced 17.5%, Retro 11.2%, Action 10%

Nil-Ninjahtic: Ronin is a pseudo 8-bit action platformer. While it integrates gameplay mechanics of the previous titles in the series, they are combined in a manner which differentiates itself from its predecessors.

Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Retro 18.3%, Action 17.7%, Indie 12.3%

Beat your inner demons without attacking them, in this extremely difficult platformer about how grief changes one's perception of the world. It is an expression of the developer's experience with cancer and heartbreak.

Why similar: Platformer 17.2%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Retro 11.8%, Indie 11.2%

You're outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. This is an action horror-world where enemies get power-ups and you don’t.

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Action 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Indie 11.3%, Fast-Paced 11.1%

The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.

Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%

Xeno's Adventure is a run and gun action game with focus on boss fights and harder difficulty. You will explore different worlds, battle mind controlled monsters and bosses, all in a drawn 2D Pixel Art style.

Why similar: Platformer 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%

Krampus Quest is a back-to-basics retro-style action-platformer with a christmas theme. Fighting your way up the North Pole, absorbing souls, dodging traps and pitfalls, and upgrading abilities, to in the end battle Santa Claus himself.

Why similar: Action 20%, Platformer 18.8%, Adventure 18.8%, Retro 16.7%, Indie 14.5%

Do not let fiend steal your mustaches! It is challenging platformer taking you to the adventure through dangerous dungeons filled with ingenious traps.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

SodaCity is an action, fast paced game, with hybrid beat/shoot ‘em up gameplay.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action 11.2%, Indie 10.8%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Retro 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%

Ninjahtic is an action/adventure platformer with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth. While it's progression is linear, the open-ended nature of every level requires exploration of an abandoned civilization located atop floating islands.

Why similar: Action 21%, Adventure 18.1%, Platformer 17%, Retro 15.1%, Indie 14.4%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Metroidvania 11.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Platformer 18.5%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Retro 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 6.7%

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: Fast-Paced 23.5%, Platformer 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Retro 11%, Action 8.8%

Blow your enemies up with their own bombs in this explosive 2D action platformer! Catch the deadly plushies' bombs in time to throw them right back to the sender! Will you uncover the cute fluffy toys' origins?

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Retro 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action 9.8%

Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Platformer 19.4%, Metroidvania 17%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

HIKIBYOU2 is an action/adventure platfomer with puzzle and stealth elements. A bit of what differentiates itself from the first title in the series, Hikikomori No Chuunibyou, is this successor's less realistic approach and more atmospheric vibe. Levels are once again open-ended with the story directing the player.

Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Retro 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 14.1%

Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Platformer 20.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action 9.9%