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AVTale is a cooperative platformer for two players on one screen or online. Two heroes find themselves in a dark cave full of secrets and dangers. One can only fight, the other can support the ally. Together, solve puzzles, fight monsters and much more!

Why similar: Split Screen 24.4% ★, Co-op Campaign 19.2% ★, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Metroidvania 13%, Magic 7.3%

Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Split Screen 21% ★, Co-op Campaign 17.1% ★, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Magic 8.1%

The world famous chef Louis is mad! He animates all sorts of inanimate objects to attack the restaurant critic Pablo for an alleged bad review of his restaurant. Luckily, Pablo likes playing tower defense games and knows exactly how to defend himself!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.9% ★, Tower Defense 24.8%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Co-op 9%, PvE 7.7%

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: Tower Defense 33.1%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Co-op 11.4%, Split Screen 10.2% ★, Platformer 8.4%

Ringo TD is a tower defense game with a unique twist—only one movable tower, a magical flower you need to water to recharge. Utilize your melee attacks and adapt to different enemy types in this dynamic and strategic adventure.

Why similar: Tower Defense 26.1%, Co-op Campaign 25.1% ★, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Co-op 12%, PvE 10.7%

"Forgenator" is an item crafting game where players take on the role of a forge apprentice. With the guidance of a powerful wizard, players take on exciting challenges to craft powerful weapons, armor, and items.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.4% ★, Split Screen 21.3% ★, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 12.6%, Action-Adventure 4.4%

Njorun's Will is a hardcore co-op action-adventure game. Invite a friend to incarnate a pair of Kæra Scouts embarked on a dangerous investigation mission in the Vestmar kingdom.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 22.9% ★, Split Screen 21.9% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Co-op 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.8%

A pixel art co-op Metroidvania-Maker game! Jump, Slash and loot enemies to earn and find badges to power up your player.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Split Screen 24.3% ★, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Co-op 8%, Platformer 7.2%

ChronoDojo is a cute, cooperative tower defense beat 'em up game in which humble heroes travel time to bash, build and save the world! Who among you is hero enough to learn Chrono-Fu and battle evil across time?

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24.5% ★, Tower Defense 23.9%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 11.4%, Strategy 6.4%

Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.

Why similar: Split Screen 31.8% ★, Co-op Campaign 20.9% ★, Co-op 18.9%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Fantasy 5.4%

Lure enemies through traps and defend your shrines in this maze-building roguelike tower defense—play solo or with 4 players in co-op. Set in Irish mythology, each campaign brings endless upgrades to combine and randomized tactical challenges that keep every run a new maze to master.

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.2%, Co-op Campaign 17.6% ★, Co-op 16.6%, Strategy 10.7%, PvE 8.3%

Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

Why similar: Tower Defense 37.6%, Co-op 19%, Co-op Campaign 16.8% ★, PvE 9.8%, Strategy 7%

As the Tower’s last defender, you’ll battle relentless hordes and descend into a dark underground crevice. Harness a fully customizable totem system alongside runes and abilities in this fusion of tower defense and Metroidvania action.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Tower Defense 31.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, 2D Platformer 5.6%

Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 23.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Co-op 12%, Platformer 5.3%

Blast your enemies, extinguish fires, clean up, repair, recycle and explore where no one has screwed up before! Team up and face swarms of foes as you pilot your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Save the Multiverse in Hyperspaced, a chaotic co-op space action game for 1-4 players!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 28.8% ★, Split Screen 18.9% ★, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 15%, Combat 5.1%

Ooka Ooka Adventure is an adorable 2 player co-op puzzle platformer! Join the Ookas, Ooka Bing and Ooka Ping, on their journey as they gather the Great Bananas! Take control of Ooka Ping or Ooka Bing, either using gamepads, or with the mouse and keyboard!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 36.5% ★, Local Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 16.6%, Platformer 6.4%, Cute 5.9%

Gather resources, fortify your village, recruit your warband, and defend against waves of monsters. With the clock ticking, every decision counts – strategize quickly and act swiftly to ensure the survival of your village. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op mode.

Why similar: Split Screen 23.5% ★, Tower Defense 22.6%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Co-op 14%, Co-op Campaign 7.5% ★

Join Leif and his loyal sidekick Ghost as they combine their strengths to overcome the sinister forces of the Netherworld. In this story-driven, co-op action-adventure inspired by Nordic folklore, friendship proves to be the greatest power of all.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 28.1% ★, Metroidvania 21.7%, Local Co-Op 13%, Co-op 10.5%, 2D Platformer 6.5%

King ’n Knight is an arcade platform game that takes place in a medieval fantasy world. Play solo or co-op in this adventure inspired by the games of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.6% ★, Split Screen 21.3% ★, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Co-op 10.4%, 2D Platformer 6.2%

"Luminleaf Chronicles" is a local multiplayer game for 1 to 4 players that combines elements of survival, adventure, and roguelike genres. Acquire items, upgrade your skills, and defeat the continuously appearing bosses to survive tooth and nail in the game world, ultimately face the Skeleton King!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.2% ★, Tower Defense 22.4%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Co-op 13.1%, PvE 10%

Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.6% ★, Split Screen 24.6% ★, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Tower Defense 9%, PvE 8.7%

It's time to answer the call, go into battle against the forces of Yurmim to defend the town from the onslaught of enemies.

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.9%, PvE 17.7%, Strategy 14.8%, Magic 10.5%, Fantasy 6.5%

Experience a magical adventure in Karma & Jonar – The Rock Trolls, a fantasy co-op game where you and a friend take on the roles of the brave children Karma and Jonar. Work together to save the land of Glimeria from the forces of darkness and explore the enchanting world of Glimeria.

Why similar: Split Screen 31% ★, Co-op Campaign 28.4% ★, Co-op 15.3%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Fantasy 4%

Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Magic 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Fantasy 9.2%, Platformer 8.7%

Grab your hammers and start to craft in this co-op Tavern Defense for one to four players. As a team of Dwarves, you must gather supplies and build towers to protect your beloved brewery. Learn to cooperate to achieve victory in this chaotic multiplayer game!

Why similar: Tower Defense 27.8%, Co-op Campaign 22.9% ★, Co-op 16.1%, PvE 11.6%, Strategy 7.4%

Invite a friend for free with the Friend's Pass and experience a mind-blowing co-op adventure together as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction.

Why similar: Split Screen 35.7% ★, Co-op Campaign 24.7% ★, Local Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 9.1%, Fantasy 5.1%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Magic 10.5%, Platformer 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Between dreams and nightmares, “Koloro” tells the tale of a young pink hair girl named Kora who embarks on a quest to find her missing sister through a stunning Puzzle-Platformer crafted by Sköll Studio.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 27.1% ★, Split Screen 17.8% ★, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Co-op 12.9%, Platformer 7%

Download Friend's Pass* and play It Takes Two with a friend for free. Just grab a friend who owns the full game, download Friend's Pass for free, and play together!

Why similar: Split Screen 31.7% ★, Co-op 27.3%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Co-op Campaign 16.9% ★, Platformer 2.5%

Cute and cooperative tower defense game where you and your partner must reload towers with ammunition together.

Why similar: Tower Defense 33.4%, Co-op Campaign 29.7% ★, PvE 14.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Co-op 9.4%

Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.

Why similar: Split Screen 31.7% ★, Co-op 27.3%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Co-op Campaign 16.9% ★, Platformer 2.5%

Naru-Morph! is a 2D action platformer featuring a morphing gimmick.Utilize various abilities unique to each morph to explore the world, defeat fierce enemies, and to reach the Heavens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, PvE 17.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Cute 6%, Action 5.9%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Magic 7.3%

Incinerate, cut, gut everyone who wants to get into the portal. Use the full power of your arsenal and traps! Protect the portal by destroying crowds of enemies!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 27.4% ★, Tower Defense 25.5%, Co-op 14.6%, Magic 8.9%, Strategy 6.5%

Revenge of the Savage Planet is an upbeat, satirical action adventure Sci-Fi. Jump, shoot and collect your way across vibrant alien worlds, uncovering new gear and upgrades, while discovering various hidden secrets.

Why similar: Split Screen 30.1% ★, Metroidvania 22.8%, Co-op 16%, Co-op Campaign 11% ★, Platformer 7.2%

Stratum Defence Team is a local co-op base defense game for up to 4 players, set on hostile worlds. Defend your mineral extraction outpost. Build walls and turrets, fight on the front lines, and adapt through evolving upgrades to withstand intensifying assaults.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.5% ★, Tower Defense 23.5%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, PvE 7.9%, Co-op 7.6%

Grand Valor is a fantasy action platformer where a brave knight finds himself in an overgrown world on his quest to rescue the princess. Use swift movement and agile attacks as you navigate challenging levels in order to defeat your enemies.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.8% ★, Co-op 15.6%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Fantasy 9.3%

Is this a co-op tower defense about babysitting a frog with zero survival instincts? Absolutely. It’s chaotic, it’s whimsical, and it’s adorably ridiculous. Gather resources, build defenses, protect shrines—and babysit the world’s cutest disaster in a world that falls apart beautifully.

Why similar: Tower Defense 23.1%, Split Screen 22.1% ★, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Co-op 13.5%, PvE 10.4%

A Co-Op Adventure, Puzzle-Platformer game. Embark on your adventure with your companion in the magical world of Weeny Wise.Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass to solve puzzles together, cross platforms, and stand against creatures enchanted by Ragna.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 27.7% ★, Split Screen 25% ★, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Co-op 13.1%, Magic 8.5%

Face your suppressed emotions in Don't Worry Will Marry! A surreal split-screen Metroidvania set in the depths of a shared subconscious. Explore mind maps, battle the physical manifestations of your emotions, and mend your bond; all in an impressive 2D pixel art style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Split Screen 29.2% ★, Co-op 15.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%

Portal Sentinels is a pixel-art, grid-based tower defense blending labyrinthine strategy and rich tower evolution. Play solo or with friends to thin out the army of the void before the horde reaches its destination.

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.7%, PvE 15.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Magic 10.5%, Co-op 8.8%

For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, PvE 13.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Fantasy 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Magic 8.7%

Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, PvE 14.5%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 32.8% ★, Tower Defense 25.7%, Co-op 14.8%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Cute 5%

Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Fantasy 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Platformer 6.6%

🎄Inspired by the nostalgic and magical feeling of Christmas as a kid, you'll feel immersed in a fantasy world reminiscent of those classic 2-D platformers you loved to play growing up.🎄

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 18.4% ★, Magic 11.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Co-op 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

Zofia is a first person RPG. Branded as a heretic and an outcast, you manage to escape the northern empire and take up work as a Seeker. Make your character with a light character creator. Utilize surface-based magic, grapplehooks, and a variety of weapons to stop a corruption called the blight.

Why similar: Split Screen 26.8% ★, Co-op Campaign 19.5% ★, Magic 13.1%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Co-op 12%

Crimson Creed is a tower defense and action roguelike hybrid where you fight directly on the battlefield while building strategic defenses.Defend every lane, build strategic towers, combine powerful skills, and survive escalating waves - solo or local co-op. Kill. Collapse. Learn. Return stronger.

Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, PvE 14.8%, Magic 11.3%, Strategy 8.5%, Co-op 7.9%

The King's dimensional orb has malfunctioned, bringing hordes of monsters into the Kingdom. Defend your safeground against the monsters by gathering resources, building defenses, upgrading your arsenal, and surviving long enough to find the source of monsters and destroy it.

Why similar: Split Screen 25.6% ★, Tower Defense 23.8%, Co-op 14.8%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Strategy 6.6%

Domain Defense focuses on what makes Tower Defense Great! Unique towers, distinct enemies, and up to four players in versus or cooperative modes.

Why similar: Tower Defense 30.5%, Split Screen 25.4% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 12.9%

In this 2D couch co-op adventure, team up with a pal to save the world from the playful chaos caused by your shipwrecked party friends. Together you must share and swap controls, combining your abilities in the ultimate showcase of friendship.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 37.9% ★, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Co-op 17.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Colorful 6.3%

When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.

Why similar: Co-op 30.8%, Split Screen 30.6% ★, Local Co-Op 24%, Platformer 3.5%, Cute 2.9%

During the day, defend your castle from incoming monsters, and at night, explore dungeons to gather powerful weapons. As time passes, upgrade your turrets and enhance your weapons to prepare for even stronger enemies.

Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Strategy 12.4%, Magic 11.7%, PvE 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones.

Why similar: Tower Defense 62.6%, Local Co-Op 15%, Strategy 12.8%, Co-op 8.2%, 2D 0.7%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Fantasy 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

In a fantastic and unique land, dark creatures seek to destroy the peace of the world and rule the earth. Help the Mages to defend the world against them building traps in their path and using magic in a colorful and happy environment

Why similar: Tower Defense 32.9%, Magic 16.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Our game is a basic tower defense game where monsters are coming in through a portal are trying to destroy your tower! The only way to stop them is to send out your units, level up your tower and try to outwit them!

Why similar: Tower Defense 48.5%, Strategy 18.2%, Magic 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Fantasy 8%

Can you overcome obstacles and challenges as balloons that are tied together? Push your skills in co-operation and coordination to it’s limit to beat finger twisting levels reminiscent of your favorite 3D platformers. Discover the true meaning of teamwork in this co-op adventure platformer game.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 29% ★, Split Screen 22.8% ★, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Co-op 12.4%, Platformer 7%