- #1 Crystal Caves HD
97% matchVery Positive98% of 319 reviews2020
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Return to the underground classic world of treasures and traps in the HD remake of Crystal Caves! Guide Mylo through puzzles and arcade challenges of your favorite episodes, then explore the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards and help Mylo get back home!
Why similar: Classic 51.2% ★, Platformer 37.6%, Action 11.2%
- #2 Diamond Caves
96% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: diamond productions
Windows
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: Action 100%
- #3 Paganitzu
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Journey into an Aztec pyramid and survive the adventure of a lifetime! No other game forces you to die in order to complete it! That's just one of many incredible plot twists in this excellent puzzle-oriented arcade-adventure game. Guide Alabama Smith (Al) into a vast and dangerous Aztec pyramid.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #4 Cave Crawler 2
94% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
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 63.6%, Action 36.4%
- #5 Cave Crawler
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,108 reviews2022
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.
Why similar: Platformer 63.3%, Action 36.7%
- #6 Crystal Catacombs
95% matchMixed44% of 88 reviews2015
Dev: Levels or LivesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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.
- #7 Hocus Pocus
94% matchVery Positive85% of 195 reviews2014
Dev: Moonlite SoftwarePub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness.
Why similar: Classic 46.5% ★, Action 32.5%, Platformer 21%
- #8 Montezuma's Revenge
92% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Normal Distribution LLC
Windows
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: Classic 41.6% ★, Action 29.5%, Platformer 28.9%
- #9 Secret Agent
91% matchVery Positive85% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.
Why similar: Action 61.5%, Platformer 38.5%
- #10 Eternal Cave Escape
90% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: HarderGaming
Windows
You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.
Why similar: Platformer 64.3%, Action 35.7%
- #11 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
89% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Platformer 57.2%, Action 42.8%
- #12 Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
91% matchVery Positive87% of 150 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 22%
What's green with red spots, has suction hands, and has an overbite like Bart Simpson? Of course, the answer is Cosmo! Cosmo is a young alien on his way to visit Disney World with his parents. That is, until their ship is struck by a blazing comet, forcing them to land on an uncharted planet.
Why similar: Classic 38.3% ★, Platformer 32.1%, Action 29.6%
- #13 The Ice Caves
89% matchVery Positive87% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Cinnamancer Studios
Windows
Welcome to Death Mountain, stranger! So you want to be the new Herald of The Mountain, huh? Well, if you're any good at 2D jumpin', gun-slingin', and puzzle-solvin', maybe you should give the The Ice Caves a run for its money.
Why similar: Platformer 67.7%, Action 32.3%
- #14 Cursed Gem
88% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: AikonCWDPub: Vega Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Why similar: Platformer 61.3%, Action 38.7%
- #15 Super Dangerous Dungeons
87% matchVery Positive98% of 106 reviews2018
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!
Why similar: Action 54.2%, Platformer 45.8%
- #16 Juiced!
86% matchVery Positive94% of 150 reviews2020
Dev: Timothy van der Hoeven
Windows · Mac
Embark on an epic journey through exotic worlds to uncover the mystery of the magic crystals! An exciting retro platform adventure in the nostalgic style of the 90's DOS platformers
Why similar: Platformer 56.1%, Action 43.9%
- #17 Realms of Chaos
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Realms of Chaos is an exciting side-scrolling platform game with an innovative mix of action, adventure, mysticism, and role-playing that's never been seen in this style of game. Set in the fantastic world of Mysteria, Realms of Chaos is the first of many adventures of Endrick and Elandra, a brother and sister duo who find themselves on...
Why similar: Action 66.2%, Platformer 33.8%
- #18 Cavegirl Adventures
84% matchMixed58% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Bedrock Tribes
Windows
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!
- #19 Janosik
82% matchVery Positive94% of 677 reviews2020
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Platformer 57.2%, Action 42.8%
- #20 Underminer
81% matchVery Positive93% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Team GongMyeongPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Welcome to Underminer, an underground adventure game set in a subterranean world. Mine minerals, earn money, upgrade your drill machine and descend deeper into the earth. The truth about 'legendary minerals' and an exciting underground world are waiting for you!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #21 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
84% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: CollectorVision Games
Windows · Mac
In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!
Why similar: Action 61.6%, Platformer 38.4%
- #22 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
83% matchVery Positive96% of 89 reviews2019
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?
Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Action 46.4%
- #23 Litil Divil
85% matchMixed46% of 439 reviews2014
Dev: Gremlin InteractivePub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 9%
Welcome to the Underworld, where you guide Mutt, the bad luck Litil Divil, through the Labyrinth of Chaos to retrieve the Mystical Pizza of Plenty. Our “hero” takes a fateful step through the Mortal Portal to prowl five hellish levels of treacherous tunnels with more than 50 raucous rooms of gameplay.
Why similar: Classic 61.7% ★, Action 38.3%
- #24 Super Win the Game
81% matchVery Positive89% of 652 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 61.7%, Action 38.3%
- #25 Deep the Game
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 946 reviews2020
Dev: Goricina ProductionsPub: Goricina Entertainment
Windows
Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.
Why similar: Action 61.5%, Platformer 38.5%
- #26 Beholgar
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: Platformer 55%, Action 45%
- #27 Below The Ocean
78% matchVery Positive98% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: Ismael RodriguezPub: Retro Casual LLC
Windows
Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?
Why similar: Platformer 100%
- #28 Gold Miner:Classic Edition
76% matchVery Positive82% of 311 reviews2025
Dev: GameRivalPub: Margarite Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A classic arcade mining game where you dig for gold, collect treasure, dodge hazards, and upgrade your gear across multiple modes and levels.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #29 Canyon Capers
82% matchMixed45% of 1,899 reviews2014
Dev: CrazyMoo GamesPub: Sunset Sugar Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Canyon Capers is a retro style platform game brought right up to date, with tons of levels, modes, collectables and secrets.
Why similar: Platformer 54.9%, Action 45.1%
- #30 Dungeon Digger
77% matchVery Positive80% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Dungeon Digger is a roguelike game about a brave dwarf seeking legendary treasures. Descend deep underground, mine valuable minerals, craft upgraded gear, and battle spiders, golems, worms, and ghosts to become a cave hero!
- #31 Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition)
79% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2014
Dev: Cygnus StudiosPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!
Why similar: Classic 60.4% ★, Action 39.6%
- #32 Cave Story+
77% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Classic 48.3% ★, Platformer 36.2%, Action 15.5%
- #33 Dungeons of Dreadrock
75% matchVery Positive94% of 521 reviews2022
Dev: Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. Dig your way through 100 levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Winner of Google Indie Games Festival / Indie Clash 1st prize / PocketGamer People's Choice Finalist / GDWC best indie game nominee.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #34 Archaeogem
73% matchVery Positive88% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!
Why similar: Platformer 75.3%, Action 24.7%
- #35 Shovel Pirate
74% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Neutronized
Windows
X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.
Why similar: Action 54%, Platformer 46%
- #36 Dungeon Escape
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 910 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Platformer 59.6%, Action 40.4%
- #37 Shadowcrypt
78% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Action 56.9%, Platformer 43.1%
- #38 Squared Adventure
70% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Potato Game Studio
Windows
Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)
Why similar: Platformer 100%
- #39 Cash Cow DX
70% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: pixel games SARL-S
Windows · Linux
Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Action 100%
- #40 Primal Light
72% matchVery Positive81% of 419 reviews2020
Dev: Fat Gem
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.
Why similar: Action 51.5%, Platformer 48.5%
- #41 Super Dungeon Boy
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Platformer 52.1%, Action 47.9%
- #42 Donut Dodo
69% matchVery Positive96% of 283 reviews2022
Dev: pixel games SARL-S
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 100%
- #43 Dinocide
74% matchMixed53% of 234 reviews2016
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way!
Why similar: Classic 55.9% ★, Platformer 24.9%, Action 19.2%
- #44 Math Rescue
73% matchVery Positive82% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: Redwood GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 22%
A bone-chilling crisis has struck the world! Reports are pouring in from all corners of the globe: Missing numbers! Drivers on streets are in dangerous peril because the speed limit signs have gone blank! On Wall Street, stockbrokers are throwing up their hands in despair. The Dow Jones isn't down, and it isn't up - it's gone!
- #45 Dungeon of Zolthan
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Action 50.4%, Platformer 49.6%
- #46 Cavern of Dreams
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,456 reviews2023
Dev: Bynine StudioPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain.
Why similar: Platformer 100%
- #47 Commander Keen
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,554 reviews2007
Dev: id Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%
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: Classic 65.7% ★, Platformer 24.9%, Action 9.4%
- #48 Alwa's Legacy
67% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Platformer 75.8%, Action 24.2%
- #49 Platformines
71% matchMixed67% of 329 reviews2014
Dev: Magiko GamingPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Why similar: Platformer 55.6%, Action 44.4%
- #50 Frank the Miner
72% matchMostly Negative33% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Classic Game SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Enter the mine with Frank the Miner, go hunting for precious gems and treasures and set your personal record.
Why similar: Platformer 100%
- #51 Instant Dungeon!
70% matchVery Positive87% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: With The Love StudiosPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #52 Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold
68% matchVery Positive87% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: JAM ProductionsPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Wolfenstein 3D took you into the past, thrusting you into a world at war. Blake rockets you into the future where a sinister madman, using genetics to create an army of bizarre creatures, is waging war on Earth. Blake has more of everything!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #53 Downwell
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Platformer 63.5%, Action 36.5%
- #54 ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG
67% matchVery Positive89% of 624 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Steam! Control Dig Dug to make underground tunnels and inflate or crush the enemies!
Why similar: Classic 80.7% ★, Action 19.3%
- #55 Cave Quest
66% matchVery Positive93% of 105 reviews2020
Dev: MD Studio
Windows · Mac
Play a thrilling Match3 game! Match gems of the same kind to destroy them and to get bonuses and power-ups.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #56 Jet Kave Adventure
66% matchVery Positive86% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: 7Levels
Windows
Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.
Why similar: Platformer 100%
- #57 Master Key
62% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #58 Sacred Stones
67% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Retro sidescrolling action and adventure greet you in Sacred Stones! The indie atmosphere is easy to immerse yourself in. Have a great time as you explore, run/jump & fight your way to victory. This game is perfect for both hardcore and casual fans alike seeking that nostalgic-indie fix!
Why similar: Action 70.1%, Platformer 29.9%