Games Like Cataegis : The White Wind

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Action 25.6%, Retro 19.3%, Indie 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the unforgiving, classic arcade platforming challenge found in the seed game.

Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!

Why similar: Action 36.2%, Indie 23.3%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct 8-bit aesthetic and tight, responsive platforming mechanics similar to the seed game.

When a global war nearly decimated humankind, an evil military organization called Oniken takes advantage of the situation to dominate and oppress the few remaining survivors. Even though any resistance to this organization seemed hopeless, a small rebel movement organizes strikes against Oniken.

Why similar: Retro 27%, Platformer 25.5%, Action 22.6%, Indie 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct stylistic sibling to Cataegis, offering intense 8-bit action and brutal difficulty.

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

Why similar: Action 34.3%, Indie 20.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a charming and challenging 8-bit platformer that focuses on classic arcade-style level design.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Retro 26.3%, Platformer 24.1%, Action 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Indie 12%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern 8-bit action that mirrors the frantic pace and retro design of Cataegis.

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: Action 41.5%, Platformer 17.9%, Indie 14.5%, Retro 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action platformer that captures the same retro spirit and arcade intensity.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Action 25.2%, Retro 23.6%, Platformer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Indie 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers an authentic 8-bit action-adventure experience with challenging combat and platforming.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Action 25.6%, Retro 22.8%, Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, retro-styled action platformer that emphasizes classic mechanics and difficult boss encounters.

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Action 24.9%, Retro 21.1%, Platformer 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Indie 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that focuses on challenging combat and classic side-scrolling platforming.

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 30.8%, Action 28.1%, Retro 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a nostalgic exploration-based platforming experience with a charming 8-bit look.

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Action 50.8%, Platformer 39.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a classic arcade action experience with a strong emphasis on retro aesthetics.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Action 25.9%, Retro 23.5%, Platformer 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced, difficult action platforming with a distinct retro visual style.

NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Why similar: Action 35.7%, Indie 22.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Retro 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that maintains a consistent level of challenge throughout its 2D levels.

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 30.7%, Retro 23%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Indie 13.7%, Action 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern 8-bit action platformer that balances accessibility with challenging, precise gameplay.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Action 35%, Platformer 21.2%, Indie 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Retro 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers intense, high-octane action and a heavy metal aesthetic that complements the difficulty of the seed game.

Cast of the Seven Godsends harks back to the days when classic 2D, run ’n gun, action-shooter games ruled the arcades. Four levels of difficulty, six worlds to conquer, twelve mid and end-of-level bosses, seven god-like armour sets, five basic weapons and thirty-five magic combat spells!

Why similar: Action 40%, Retro 23.4%, Indie 21.4%, Platformer 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic arcade-style action platformer that fits perfectly alongside other 8-bit homages.

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Action 42%, Indie 26.7%, Retro 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the 8-bit aesthetic perfectly while providing a challenging side-scrolling action experience.

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Action 49.2%, Indie 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro arcade shooter that shares the same visual and gameplay DNA as classic 8-bit action titles.

Canyon Capers is a retro style platform game brought right up to date, with tons of levels, modes, collectables and secrets.

Why similar: Indie 33.9%, Action 31.6%, Platformer 26.2%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual yet challenging retro platformer that focuses on classic level-based progression.

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Action 30%, Platformer 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Indie 15.5%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, dark-themed action platformer that rewards players who enjoy challenging retro combat.

Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, Action 24.5%, Retro 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Indie 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers challenging side-scrolling action with a focus on precision and perma-death mechanics.

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

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Pixel Graphics 26.9%, Retro 17.6%, Indie 17.4%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on gravity mechanics, it offers the same high-difficulty, precision-based platforming found in the seed game.

Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.

Why similar: Action 32.4%, Platformer 24.9%, Indie 20.7%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer that leans into the chaotic, fast-paced nature of retro arcade games.

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

Why similar: Action 30.2%, Retro 26.6%, Platformer 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic platformer that emphasizes exploration and traditional 2D side-scrolling gameplay.

Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.

Why similar: Retro 25.7%, Platformer 21.8%, Action 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Indie 13.5%

"BLAH BLAH BLAH 8-bit, BLAH BLAH BLAH, blow stuff up. BLAH BLAH BLAH, retro." BLOWING INTO THE CARTRIDGE NOT REQUIRED!

Why similar: Action 47%, Indie 26.6%, Retro 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, action-packed retro experience that feels right at home in this genre.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Action 42.8%, Indie 30.9%, Platformer 26.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy platformer that features fast-paced combat and a distinct retro-futuristic vibe.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Platformer 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.1%, Retro 23.9%, Indie 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that emphasizes exploration and classic 8-bit design principles.

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Action 36.5%, Platformer 24.5%, Indie 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action platformer that celebrates the evolution of retro gaming through its distinct pixel-art style.

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: Action 30.2%, Platformer 29.8%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Indie 10.4%

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: Action 30%, Indie 19.8%, Platformer 18.6%, Retro 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a classic retro platforming experience with a focus on challenging action.

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

Why similar: Action 49.9%, Retro 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Indie 10.3%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Action 36%, Platformer 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Indie 15.1%

VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

Why similar: Action 44.7%, Indie 28.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: Retro 26.6%, Action 22.5%, Platformer 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Indie 10.6%

Pixel Fodder is a old school platformer with a fully destructible world, a large choise of characters, incredible dynamics and gigaliters of 8-bit meat.

Why similar: Action 40.5%, Indie 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Platformer 12.3%

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 26%, Action 20.9%, Retro 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Indie 15.7%

For those of you who cannot live without old-style hardcore platformer challenges, Yury brings the ultimate spikes-lava-monsters experience.

Why similar: Indie 30.5%, Action 27.9%, Platformer 21.2%, Retro 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Indie 27.8%, Action 27.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%

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: Action 48%, Indie 29.9%, Platformer 22.1%

Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

Why similar: Action 47.9%, Indie 30.7%, Platformer 21.4%

Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.

Why similar: Action 33%, Platformer 26.8%, Indie 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Action 26.2%, Retro 24%, Platformer 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Indie 12.1%

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Action 22.6%, Retro 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Indie 14.5%

Crystal Catacombs is a challenging, retro inspired “Megavanian” love letter that utilizes Rogue-like procedurally generated levels/enemies/items with a heavy emphasis on classic 2D platforming.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

Why similar: Action 28.5%, Platformer 25.9%, Retro 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Indie 8.8%

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: Action 36.2%, Indie 24.7%, Platformer 17.6%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Retro 28.7%, Platformer 28%, Action 27.8%, Indie 15.5%

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: Action 42.6%, Platformer 35.1%, Indie 22.3%

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Action 46%, Retro 25.9%, Platformer 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Action 27.8%, Platformer 27.3%, Retro 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%

Get off the tree and face the world full of saws, pits and spikes in this hardcore 2D platformer about the nimble white Cat. Make your way through wild plains, thorny deserts and crystal caverns on a challenging yet exciting journey to rescue the lost kitten eggs!

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Action 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Indie 18.9%, Retro 15.3%

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: Action 26.4%, Platformer 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Indie 15.5%, Retro 15.1%

A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity.

Why similar: Action 34.6%, Indie 22.8%, Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Retro 12.1%

Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.

Why similar: Action 26.2%, Platformer 24.7%, Retro 18.7%, Indie 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Action 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 20.3%, Indie 16.9%

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: Action 25.6%, Platformer 24.3%, Retro 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Indie 12.9%

Annalynn is a 2D platformer made in the style of arcade games from the early '80s. Collect the coins, grab the bonus foods, and turn the tables with blinding rubies! Think you've got what it takes to go for the high score?

Why similar: Action 34.9%, Platformer 22.6%, Retro 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Indie 10%

Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

Why similar: Indie 47.1%, Platformer 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 20%

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: Action 30.4%, Platformer 22.7%, Retro 17.4%, Indie 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%