
Fight through the monster-infested darkness on Mars. Every death alters your DNA, granting power at a steep price. Upgrade weapons, uncover secrets, and choose your fate in this pixel-art horror with dark humor.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D Platformer, Platformer, Singleplayer, Side Scroller.

Fight through the monster-infested darkness on Mars. Every death alters your DNA, granting power at a steep price. Upgrade weapons, uncover secrets, and choose your fate in this pixel-art horror with dark humor.

Hero and A Wicked Man
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.

Guts 'n Grunts
Inspired by games like Contra and Turrican, Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action game with lots of shooting, swimming, and rolling. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Fight for pig freedom!
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Inspired by games like Contra and Turrican, Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action game with lots of shooting, swimming, and rolling. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Fight for pig freedom!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, 1990's 13.1%, Shooter 12.5%
A fast-paced platform shooter inspired by 90s classics. Follow Robot-X on a journey to protect the city from a new danger, fight bosses and jump over pits in this retro experience.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Shooter 12.1%, 1990's 11%, Platformer 11%
A monochrome action platformer where the palette changes the environment around you
Why similar: Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 1990's 11.6%, Action 8.8%
Reblica is a cyberpunk-style action platformer shooting game. In Ark, a city full of chaos and crime, become the mercenary Bianna, defeat various enemies and complete quests.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Futuristic 10.5%
The 7th Sign Project is a classic 2D-platformer action game inspired by Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller games. Our goal is to entertain the player with massive enemy fights, boss fights, and stirring music.
Why similar: Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 1990's 11.9%
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: Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Futuristic 9.9%
Arcanion: Tale of Magi is a retro-style platformer that tells the story of a fledgling warrior Magi, and she and her allies must recover a book from a thief who seeks to use its powers to carry out his revenge.
Why similar: Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 10.5%
Pilot the Kotel One aircraft. Survive the samozbor invasion.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, 1990's 16.2%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Old School 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Old School 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
SFERA - Action platformer. A mix of 3D and retro 2D graphics. You are an assassin for the SFERA corporation. You are tasked with destroying a gang of robots.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Futuristic 12.2%
Saving Princess of Mars is an Old School Pixel Art Humoristic Story Driven Light Platformer. Main protagonist is lumberjack Jack from Earth who spawns on Mars where he finds locked up beautiful Princess of Mars and chooses to save her... But that is just the beginning of his journey!
Why similar: Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, 1990's 16%, Mars 13.2% ★, Action 9.4%
FORBIDDEN FORMULA is an exciting 2D platformer with quest elements that will throw you into the heart of chaos. You have to explore an abandoned laboratory, solve puzzles and collect information to prevent a catastrophe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Futuristic 10.6%
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.
Why similar: 1990's 21%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%
Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.
Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, 1990's 15.2%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Old School 11.6%
Shoot down enemies and avoid danger in an attempt to save your new friends on a grand adventure!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 9.7%
A back-to-basics retro platformer! Waking up alone in a mysterious laboratory, Coraroc must make his way through colorful stages and dastardly enemies to rescue his friends. Can you help Coraroc defeat the Pacicap menace?
Why similar: Platformer 23%, Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, 1990's 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Introducing Rectangle Guy, a brand new game by The Bare Minimum Studios. Rectangle Guy (game) features Rectangle Guy (character) in this platforming adventure! With many challenging levels and exciting boss fights, there's no shortage of things to do and see in this wacky game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action 11%, Adventure 10.7%
The evil alien lizard Kromatone has returned to try and take over the galaxy! And he’s brought several of his former partners in crime to help him succeed! It’s up to SpikerMan to defeat all the crime bosses and defeat Kromatone himself before he takes over everything!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 11.4%
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 26.4%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 16.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 6.2%
You find yourself trapped in a void of Norse spirits, who are out to help you… or destroy you. Find your escape in this tight platformer with emphasis on speedrunning. Use the simple but versatile movement to the best of your ability!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 17.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 6.8%
Hoboman is a 2D NES-style platformer with a unique Sci-fi story and wild characters. Play as Pluto the Voltran as you hop ships from planet to planet and collect geodes to get your life back!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 14%, 1990's 13%, Platformer 12%, Futuristic 10.2%
This game is a 2D shooting action title focused solely on boss battles. You cannot attack on your own! Enemies fire both “red” and “blue” bullets. You must instantly identify the “blue” bullets, catch them, and fire them back. Can you defeat the monsters?
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action 10.9%
There is a trouble at the Magic University! The heart of magic has been stolen by Pastry Witches. Adventure across on a journey through a beautiful world drawn in pixel art style, buy magic wands, collect jewels and fight monsters to return the Magic Crystal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, 1990's 12.9%, Adventure 10.5%
Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, 1990's 13%, Action 9.7%
Area 37 is a 16-bit retro action platform game, set in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by machines, where the protagonist, Pink, risks his life performing dangerous missions to earn money.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.1%, 1990's 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Platformer 11%, Futuristic 9.4%
Challenging retro-styled 2D platformer! Fight against Cyber Space Pirates and save the Planet!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 16%, 1990's 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
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 17.8%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Futuristic 9.9%
It's like if Mario had a sword and chronic depression.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, Platformer 19%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 10.2%
Blaze through the world of Mainframe in this fast paced Action-Platformer inspired by the Megaman Zero Series. You play as Frame, a Data Scanner who is tasked with combating the destruction of the world. Use a variety of movement options and weapons to overcome challenges to rid the world of +ERRoR.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 18.1%, Futuristic 9.3%, Action 7.5%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
2D Platformer Action/Adventure Game. Use space bar to jump. Use arrow keys to go left and right. Use mouse/trackpad to navigate menus. Using Xbox controller: Right joystick (up): jump. Left joystick: Left+Right.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, 1990's 16.4%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.9%
Ezra's Legacy is an action packed 2d platformer game inspired in classics from the 80s, with 8-bit aesthetics, great soundtrack and awesome gameplay. If you want something new and exciting, but at the same time pay homage to the classics, then Ezra's Legacy is for you!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Old School 9.4%
A love letter to classic 2D 16-bit platforming/shooter games. Get your mechsuit ready and blast the bots in your way to figure out why a new breed of destruction is happening in the city!
Why similar: Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Shooter 16.7%, 1990's 12.5%, Action 11.7%
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 18.1%, Shooter 9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Space is dark and full of terror... and raw resources! Mine asteroids, upgrade your equipment and blast cosmic aliens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 16%, Action 10%
A platform shooter game with following fireballs, various enemies, parkour & more!
Why similar: Platformer 20.4%, Shooter 20.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Sci-fi 2D shooter platformer combining the control of a human character and an armored vehicle on the surface of a planet filled with robots and immortal local inhabitants
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 14%, Futuristic 11.7%
Blasten!! is a retro side-scrolling shooter of robot-busting action! Can you master all the robot power-ups and keep forever peace?
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Futuristic 10.2%
So you know that one rover that landed on Mars? Yeah this isn't that.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 16%, Shooter 14.8%, Adventure 7%
Speed your way through different levels and environments in this old-school platformer. Unlock new abilities and try to complete the levels as fast as possible. Go back to previous levels and try to beat your old score using your newfound power. Fight and defeat evil on your eternal quest.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 18.1%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Escape the Phantom Library! Embark into worlds of fantastic books haunted by dangerous ghosts, but you're not alone! Join Ravva and 4 unusual companions in this pixel-art platformer in cute dark-fantasy visuals! Can you face this challenge?
Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 10.6%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Shooter 12.1%, 1990's 11.4%
Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!
Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, Side Scroller 21.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Old School 10.2%
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 23.2%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, 1990's 11.5%, Action 10%
Armed with a whip made from human spines, confront the nightmarish creatures of mankind. Swing your whip, use sub-weapons, crush your foes under chandeliers, and deflect enemy projectiles back at them—all in this pixel-perfect action platformer!
Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 7.6%
This is a pixel style platform jumping game where players need to play a courier to avoid obstacles, mechanisms, and monsters along the way. Completing a level within a limited time will earn rewards, but there will be no rewards beyond that time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, 1990's 11.6%, Adventure 11%
Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 12.1%, 1990's 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
A handheld-inspired platforming adventure! Escape the mysterious desert island of Khnumia...
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Platformer 19.1%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%
Fight against a sect planning terrorist attacks in this side-scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Dark 7.6%
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Futuristic 12.7%
CYNOROID FORSAKEN is a free aim platformer that uses the mouse to aim and It is a free aim platformer where you aim with the mouse and move with the WASD keys. With multiple weapons, a laser chainsaw that can be used by right-clicking, and the ability to eat enemy carcasses.
Why similar: 1990's 20.4%, Shooter 17%, Old School 11%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
2D platform adventure game
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 1990's 17.6%, Platformer 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Adventure 10.1%
Moonless is a challenging side-scrolling platformer in the style of classic arcade games of the 1980s, where you control a helpless astronaut who has been left stranded on the moon, and now has to face an invading alien force to earn a chance to go home.
Why similar: 1990's 16%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Futuristic 11.1%, Platformer 9.4%
Skull Bullets is a roguelike game with RPG elements. You are a risen from the dead shooter who is trying to get out of the endless forest with the undead. Upgrade your skills, get new weapons and deal with a whole crowd of enemies. Will you be able to get out? It all depends on you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Platformer 22.7%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, Action 12.9%, Survival 11%
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: Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 15.4%, 1990's 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Help Terry Poorflyer escape an island ruled by evil crabs! Inspired by retro side-scrolling platformers, Terry Poorflyer adds own "stomp" flair to it, handled by physics engine more advanced than in HL3! (or, at least at the time this description has been written)
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.8%, Platformer 20.3%, Old School 13%, Side Scroller 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%