
Covid Carl is a Metroidvania/Contra-style 2d side-scrolling shooter. It will feature a brief story, 10 levels, and boss fights
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Covid Carl is a Metroidvania/Contra-style 2d side-scrolling shooter. It will feature a brief story, 10 levels, and boss fights

HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.

Mishaka Ubivaka
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, 1990's 13%, Action 9.6%
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.6%, 1990's 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.4%, 1990's 8.8%, Action 6.3%
Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Dark Humor 13.2%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%
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: Metroidvania 29.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 10.2%
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Platformer 20.8%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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: Metroidvania 21%, Platformer 17.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%
Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
Brutally blast through Dracula's minions and rescue your girl in this retro action platformer. Upgrade, discover, and destroy with retro flair and modern attitude.
Why similar: Dark Humor 21%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, 1990's 14%, Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%
A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Platformer 19%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Platformer 20%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Platformer 18.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%, Action 7.8%
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Platformer 20.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Get into my infected computer and restore every virus-ridden system by recovering game attributes like color or save functions. Enjoy this parody of multiple classic games from 80s & 90s.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Dark Humor 15.8%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Shooter 11.3%
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action 11.1%, Side Scroller 10%
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 19.1%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Shooter 15.7%, 1990's 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
Our protagonist wakes up without remembering anything about her life. Your objective in the adventure will be to remember what you did to lose it, and who knows... Maybe you will discover the dark secrets of humanity that SHE don't want you to know.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Platformer 17.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
Dodge enemies, solve environmental puzzles, and chain your growing moveset in true Metroidvania style as you unravel the temple’s deadly mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Dark Humor 15.7%, 1990's 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.4%
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 7.3%
JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 11.1%
In 3034, Ultra Mega Corp controls all broadcasting, censoring the universe into submission. As TV Head, a sentient television with fists of fury, you must fight, explore, and break the signal lock in this brutal, darkly hilarious Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Dark Humor 22.2%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 6.4%
Strong Moon is an action and adventure platformer hard-as-hell videogame inspired in the 90's cartoons.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, 1990's 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Dark Humor 15.4%, Platformer 15.1%
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 41.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Platformer 11.6%, Side Scroller 7.1%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.5%
A mega X Touhou fangame with no X again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 14.3%, 1990's 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Have you been hitting the gym? The intensely muscular shooter is back!
Why similar: Shooter 24.9%, 1990's 24.2%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Action 10.4%
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 42.4%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 19%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 5.1%
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 45.6%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 7.6%
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action 6.7%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action 11%, Side Scroller 9.6%
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
The Lost Adventure - is a straightforward 2D game in which the main hero must escape from a dungeon and recover lost memories. You will encounter battles against bloodthirsty slimes, cunning goblins, and numerous other dangers that await you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 18.5%, 1990's 11.3%, Side Scroller 9.5%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, 1990's 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.8%
Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 21.3%, 1990's 19.3%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action 8.9%
Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, 1990's 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Hop from platform to platform and blast the bugs in your way in this new arcade classic!
Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, 2D Platformer 19%, Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Action 12%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, Shooter 17.8%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 12%
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: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 5.1%
Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Platformer 19.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 6.7%
Berry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer about a tiny, blue spider. Gain new abilities, weave through projectiles, collect and purchase a variety of items, and combat various bosses in this tiny metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Action 11.5%
A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.7%, 1990's 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Go on a crazy adventure with quirky protagonists, use your water weapons and kill evil chinchillas who want to dominate the world. explore, roll, find secrets, unlock weapons and skills, meet incredible and charismatic characters in an adventure with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Dark Humor 16%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Shooter 12.6%
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 8.6%, 2D 3.9%
Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action 6.8%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.5%, Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.2%
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 6.9%
The fox princess's great adventure! A story from a little while ago. Tamamo Hime wakes up in the Ayakashi world, ``Kakuriyo.'' She makes her way home, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Explore various stages and move forward with graceful actions! Is this world a dream or...
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Platformer 20.7%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
A short metroidvania platformer game about a small island of pigs drawn into the worldly events of a new world ruled by a Corporation of a Dragon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 18.3%, 1990's 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action 7%
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Poor Windy has come to search for the treasure hidden on the island. The queens who protect the island are not afraid of her as long as she doesn't do anything unnecessary.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Platformer 19%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action 10%, Side Scroller 8.6%
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 22.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%