Games Like Canyon Capers

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 47.1%, Casual 26.4%, Action 16.4%, Retro 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the retro aesthetic and exploration-heavy gameplay found in classic 2D platformers.

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: Platformer 48%, Action 24.8%, Retro 21.4%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This precision platformer offers a fast-paced, arcade-style experience that feels like a love letter to 90s gaming.

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

Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Indie 28.6%, Action 26.2%, Retro 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strong retro action-platformer that balances challenging combat with tight, responsive movement.

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 58.2%, Indie 18.2%, Retro 13.8%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern games that successfully replicate the feel and mechanics of classic 8-bit platformers.

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 59.1%, Retro 17.4%, Action 12.1%, Casual 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern take on classic 2D platforming, featuring fluid movement and iconic level design.

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 37%, Action 32.7%, Indie 21%, Retro 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, arcade-style action platformer that focuses on simple, satisfying combat and movement.

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 49.6%, Indie 26.5%, Action 13.6%, Retro 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a level-based, collect-everything gameplay loop that mirrors the core experience of Canyon Capers.

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Platformer 86.1%, Action 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers highly polished, arcade-style platforming with a vibrant aesthetic and rewarding collectable-focused gameplay.

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 42.8%, Action 19.8%, Indie 19.1%, Casual 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides fast-paced action platforming with a distinct retro arcade spirit.

DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

Why similar: Platformer 57.9%, Casual 15.9%, Action 15%, Retro 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade platformer that emphasizes exploration and treasure hunting in a way that feels very familiar.

Muffin Knight is an arena based action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Indie 22.9%, Casual 22.4%, Action 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, arena-based platformer that rewards players with collectable elements and character upgrades.

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 56.5%, Indie 17.5%, Action 15.5%, Retro 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired platformer that prioritizes momentum and action-packed level design.

Coins are bad? Spikes are good! Looks can be deceiving in Default Dan, an indie platformer that flips the genre upside down.

Why similar: Casual 29.8%, Platformer 27.2%, Indie 25%, Action 18%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, retro-inspired platformer that cleverly plays with genre tropes to create a unique experience.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 53.7%, Action 16.7%, Indie 16.7%, Retro 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines retro-style platforming with a modern visual twist and challenging, mechanics-focused levels.

Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds

Why similar: Platformer 49.1%, Indie 18.6%, Casual 14.1%, Action 11.3%, Retro 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that pays direct homage to the 8-bit classics of the past.

Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.

Why similar: Platformer 63.4%, Action 18.6%, Retro 18%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential retro action-platformer experience that defines the genre's roots.

HoPiKo is an intense speed run platformer where you get to save gaming. Jump from platform to platform avoiding death, exploiting shortcuts and ripping through 100s of hand-crafted levels, each one dropped into a 5-stage mini run designed to break your mind!

Why similar: Platformer 38.9%, Casual 22.6%, Indie 22.4%, Action 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, arcade-style platformer that relies on quick reflexes and a great, energetic soundtrack.

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

Why similar: Platformer 49.3%, Indie 19.6%, Action 17.4%, Retro 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie platformer that masterfully balances exploration, combat, and a compelling retro-style narrative.

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Platformer 54.5%, Action 26.2%, Retro 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D platformer that emphasizes speed, exploration, and collecting items throughout its levels.

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 42.7%, Platformer 32.2%, Casual 13.8%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, casual platformer that captures the lighthearted, retro arcade feel.

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

Why similar: Platformer 57.4%, Indie 24.4%, Retro 11.2%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style platformer that captures the difficulty and charm of early home computer games.

A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!

Why similar: Platformer 58.4%, Retro 16.4%, Action 14.2%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished update to a classic retro platformer that retains the unique feel of the original title.

Welcome to Cataegis - The White Wind: Ziggurat Chapter, a frantic 2D arcade action retro-style game that pays homage to the glory days of 8-bit side scrolling gaming.

Why similar: Indie 33.3%, Action 32%, Platformer 26.5%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that focuses on fast-paced gameplay and classic 2D mechanics.

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 54.6%, Indie 18.5%, Action 18%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, faithful remake of a classic retro platformer that maintains the charm of the original.

Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Indie 35%, Action 29.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, retro-inspired platformer that rewards precision and persistence.

The return of the wacky monkey!Toki sets off on a new adventure! The cult action/platform game originally released on arcade machines in 1989 is back with a super-simian new version, featuring all-new hand-drawn graphics and re-orchestrated music!

Why similar: Platformer 79.9%, Retro 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of a classic arcade platformer that brings the original's challenge to modern hardware.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Platformer 47.7%, Indie 26.9%, Action 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, physics-based platformer that captures the pure, arcade-style joy of movement.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Platformer 66.8%, Indie 24.4%, Retro 5%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Challenging, arcade-style platforming that focuses on quick restarts and precision movement.

Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

Why similar: Platformer 53.1%, Action 17.2%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 10.2%, Retro 8.7%

Dragged into Archeology by his uncle, Dan decides to take matters into his own hands. He discovers ancient temples with long lost treasures and menacing traps. Dan follows the clues found in the temples which leads him on a trip across the world, bringing him ever closer to making a sensational discovery.

Why similar: Casual 29.4%, Indie 25.7%, Platformer 23.7%, Action 21.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, adventure-focused platformer that shares the treasure-hunting theme of Canyon Capers.

Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons: Episode 1: Marooned on Mars (Dec. 14th 1990) Episode 2: The Earth Explodes (1991) Episode 3: Keen Must Die! (1991) Commander Keen's very first adventure, and the debut of id's groundbreaking side-scrolling technology.

Why similar: Platformer 72.2%, Action 15.2%, Retro 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive retro platformer that inspired many of the modern indie titles in this list.

Super Ember Kaboom is a fast-paced, cute-and-colorful action game. It has tight controls and simple to learn, difficult to master gameplay that makes each level a joy to run through.

Why similar: Platformer 53.5%, Action 24%, Indie 12%, Retro 10.5%

Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers.

Why similar: Casual 38.9%, Indie 25.2%, Action 19.8%, Platformer 16.2%

This is a 2D platform game but not just a "jumping" game. Action, Puzzles, funny incidents. This is a game that makes you happy.

Why similar: Casual 37.1%, Indie 33.8%, Action 29.2%

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Platformer 46.2%, Casual 19.1%, Action 14.8%, Retro 10.3%, Indie 9.5%

Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure.

Why similar: Casual 57.1%, Action 42.9%

Boulder Dash® - 30th Anniversary™ features classic retro-style gameplay with 220 exciting levels across 11 new, gorgeous and unique worlds, and 10 playable characters. The new level editor and Steam Workshop support offers potentially infinite replay with both user as well as community-created levels.

Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Indie 34.2%, Action 28.2%

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 46.9%, Action 18.6%, Retro 18.4%, Indie 16.1%

Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!

Why similar: Action 59.4%, Retro 40.6%

Diamond Caves is a classic arcade puzzle games related to the good old 8bit and 16bit days. Get out of a cave by collect all the Emeralds and Diamonds and beware of traps and monsters... now with level editor!

Why similar: Casual 33.5%, Indie 31.4%, Action 26.7%, Retro 8.4%

Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

Why similar: Platformer 36%, Indie 34.2%, Action 29.9%

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: Platformer 35.2%, Indie 34%, Action 30.7%

Cybercube is a fun platformer with many colorful levels. The goal of the game is avoiding obstacles with various mechanics.

Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Indie 33.9%, Action 28.8%

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: Action 56.4%, Retro 22.2%, Indie 21.4%

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 24.1%, Retro 17.1%

Mr. Dubstep is a fun platformer with many colorful levels. The goal of the game is avoiding obstacles with various mechanics.

Why similar: Casual 38.3%, Indie 33.8%, Action 27.9%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Indie 20.2%, Retro 19.3%, Action 15.1%, Casual 10.5%

Cavegirl adventures is a game for platformer fans. Jump across vibrant levels and collect giant eggs to feed your tribe. Watch out for sharp thorns and dangerous plants on your way to victory!

Why similar: Casual 62.9%, Indie 37.1%

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!

Why similar: Platformer 41.5%, Indie 21.1%, Casual 19.7%, Action 17.7%

A quirky 2D puzzle platformer where your most powerful tool is… the DUDES!

Why similar: Platformer 45.5%, Casual 42%, Indie 12.5%

A good looking santa platformer game made for kids/casual gamers.

Why similar: Casual 35.3%, Action 32.5%, Indie 32.2%

Cally’s Caves 4 is a run-and-gun action game, with tons of powerups, weapons, and levels. When your friend needs your help, there’s only one thing to do: LEVEL UP EVERYTHING!

Why similar: Platformer 59%, Action 41%

Based on one of Germany’s most popular comedy franchises, this unhinged retro platformer turns a foreign cult phenomenon into one of the strangest licensed games you may ever play. Jump, punch and argue your way through 21 pixel-art levels. No context required — the confusion is part of the fun.

Why similar: Platformer 61.6%, Action 20%, Retro 18.4%

Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

Why similar: Indie 59.9%, Casual 23.3%, Action 16.9%

Cavern Kings is an infinite action platformer designed to make every playthrough unique and interesting. Cavern Kings aims to explode with special effects in classical arcade fashion and create interesting synergies with its powerup system.

Why similar: Casual 30%, Indie 28.9%, Action 21.9%, Platformer 19.2%

This is the official version of the 80's classic game Montezuma's Revenge rebooted by the original developer. It's the classic puzzle solving action adventure platformer you loved in your youth.

Why similar: Platformer 60.8%, Action 34.8%, Retro 4.4%

Make full use of your advanced move-set to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of collectathons!

Why similar: Platformer 55%, Indie 28.4%, Retro 16.7%

On A Roll 3D is a fast, colourful 3D platform game. Roll your way through 24 huge levels across six different themes and be prepared to take on spikes, mines, dynamite, conveyor belts, springs, switches, doors, bumpers, lasers, saws, fire, ice, water, electricity, trapdoors and much much more.

Why similar: Platformer 36.6%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 18.3%, Action 15.1%, Retro 10.4%

32 levels of platforming awesomeness.

Why similar: Indie 55.4%, Action 44.6%