Games Like Crystal Caves HD

Return to the remote island classic world of rewards and traps in the HD remake of Secret Agent! Guide 006 through puzzles & arcade challenges of your favorite missions, then uncover the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards & help 006 finally defeat DVS!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Score Attack 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Level Editor 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Crystal Caves, this is a faithful HD remaster of a classic Apogee DOS platformer featuring puzzle-solving and item collection.

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: Score Attack 33.6%, 2D Platformer 27.1%, Retro 13.4%, Old School 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern arcade game perfectly captures the score-attack intensity and single-screen platforming challenge of classic 80s and 90s titles.

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: Platformer 42%, Classic 22% ★, Retro 17.9%, 2D 8%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s platformer that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-like navigation through vibrant, alien environments.

Lode Runner Legacy is the latest edition in the popular Lode Runner series. Players control “Runner” to recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and minefields. Enjoy the ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay, an updated Voxel visual style and powerful game editors. Ver.2.0 Update is out now!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.8%, Retro 32.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Action 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the puzzle-platforming roots of the genre, requiring careful planning to navigate levels and collect treasures.

Chip is back and this time he's teamed up with Melinda to try and solve even more puzzles built from a combination of new and old monster, hazards and game elements created by Vladimir Gerajkee The Puzzle Master.

Why similar: Level Editor 27.2%, Retro 20.5%, Old School 18.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Classic 9% ★

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-focused, it shares the same grid-based logic and trap-avoidance gameplay that makes Crystal Caves challenging.

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 33%, 2D Platformer 30.1%, Classic 20.9% ★, Retro 8%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic exploration-based platformer that focuses on navigating dangerous, trap-filled rooms to find hidden loot.

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: Retro 39.3%, Platformer 26.5%, 2D Platformer 23%, Action 5%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic retro platformer that prioritizes speed, precision, and collectathon mechanics.

Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Classic 32.1% ★, Retro 24.5%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic platformer features the same level-based progression and treasure-hunting mechanics that make Crystal Caves so addictive.

Johnny Dash's bash 'em and smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic 90s platformer that focuses on clearing levels of enemies and hazards, mirroring the arcade-style challenge of Crystal Caves.

FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Retro 28.3%, Classic 25.9% ★, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s cinematic platformer that requires careful observation and puzzle-solving to navigate dangerous environments.

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%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure game from the same era that shares the same methodical, trap-avoidance gameplay loop.

Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Retro 24.4%, Old School 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on short, puzzle-filled platforming levels that reward precision and pattern recognition.

Greedy Pea is back in game! Dark dungeons, deadly traps, everything is green, a lot of gold everywhere!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.9%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled platformer that emphasizes arcade-like difficulty and coin collection.

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

Why similar: Platformer 38.4%, Classic 22.6% ★, Retro 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive indie platformer that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and retro pixel art into a cohesive adventure.

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: Retro 60.5%, Action 20.9%, Puzzle 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title is heavily inspired by classic puzzle-platformers, focusing on collecting gems while avoiding falling hazards.

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: 2D Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 21.5%, Retro 20.1%, Old School 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic platforming experience that features a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and boss encounters.

Experience puzzle-platforming the way it’s meant to be. Designed and built on 90’s hardware, Tanglewood is a 16-bit love letter to the golden age of gaming. Guide Nymn home through a forest filled with danger, in classic 2D pixel-art style.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.7%, Retro 24%, Platformer 22.1%, Classic 8.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: A game built with authentic 16-bit hardware limitations in mind, capturing the exact feel of classic platformers.

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 54.7%, Retro 30%, 2D 7.3%, Action 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This beautiful remake honors the classic platforming mechanics of the original while providing a polished, modern experience.

The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.4%, Platformer 22.1%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Retro 12%, Puzzle 7.8%

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: Platformer 24.1%, Retro 22.4%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Old School 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that focuses on exploration and trap navigation within ancient, puzzle-filled ruins.

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: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-styled platformer that emphasizes precision and overcoming complex level hazards.

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: Puzzle Platformer 32.6%, Platformer 23%, 2D Platformer 22.8%, Old School 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.

Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Retro 19.4%, Old School 17%, 2D Platformer 16%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, physics-based retro platformer that rewards players for mastering its unique mechanics and level layouts.

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.6%, Platformer 21.7%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses a retro aesthetic to tell a story through environmental puzzles and careful navigation.

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 31.7%, Retro 22.7%, Old School 22%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 8-bit platformers that focuses on exploration and tight, responsive 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: 2D Platformer 25%, Platformer 24.2%, Level Editor 18.1%, Old School 9.7%, Retro 8.1%

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: 2D Platformer 24.9%, Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Retro 19.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Guide a small ghost and its bubble through an enchanted castle full of dangers and challenges in this incredible remake of the popular classic "Bubble Ghost". With over 40 levels of skill that include ingenious puzzles and challenging obstacles, get ready for hours of addictive gameplay.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 23.1%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Old School 11.3%, Retro 11.3%

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: Puzzle Platformer 26.5%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 15.7%, Retro 15.5%, Old School 11.8%

Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards.

Why similar: Classic 51.2% ★, Platformer 37.6%, Action 11.2%

A love letter to the classic marble games. Help Marble find his lost marbles and roll through physics-powered worlds packed with wild challenges and quirky contraptions.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.3%, Retro 29.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Puzzle 6.7%, Action 6.6%

The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 20.2%, Retro 20%, Old School 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.

Why similar: Platformer 58%, Classic 21.7% ★, Retro 17.5%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.6%, Platformer 25.6%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, 2D 4.2%

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 38.8%, Classic 25.4% ★, Retro 25.2%, 2D Platformer 3.8%, Action 3.7%

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 25.3%, Retro 15.8%, Old School 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Hop into the shoes of Duke Dashington and save treasures from collapsing dungeons! Do you have what it takes to be the fastest treasure hunter in the world?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.5%, Platformer 17%, Score Attack 16.1%, Old School 9.8%, Retro 9.3%

Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

Why similar: Score Attack 30%, Old School 19.7%, Retro 18.1%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%

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.

Play every character simultaneously and reunite them in mind boggling 100 levels

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.8%, Level Editor 19.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Old School 11.1%, Platformer 10.4%

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: 2D Platformer 33%, Platformer 29.1%, Retro 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 4.3%

Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.9%, 2D Platformer 26.7%, Retro 19.6%, Platformer 13%, Action 2.8%

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: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 16.6%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, Retro 23%, Platformer 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Classic 15.5% ★, Retro 14.4%, Platformer 14%, Old School 12.8%

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: Old School 28.5%, Retro 26%, Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".

Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Retro 34.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Action 8.6%, 2D 6%

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Retro 37.7%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Tiny Crate is a Crate Chucking Action Puzzle Game ! Leap over spikes and stack up crates to reach the portal in each puzzle. Collect hidden musical notes (-:

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Score Attack 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Retro 12.8%

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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.8%, Platformer 19%, Retro 15.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Puzzle 7.7%

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

Why similar: Classic 34% ★, Retro 27.9%, Platformer 22.3%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.3%

The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.

Why similar: Retro 39%, Score Attack 38.6%, 2D 10.8%, Action 8.2%, Puzzle 2.6%

Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD!

Why similar: Classic 77% ★, Action 20%, Singleplayer 3%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Retro 36.9%, Platformer 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action 9.5%, 2D 5%

Witness the rebirth of a genre in Lumo – a classic isometric adventure with a modern twist for gamers young and old alike!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 60.4%, Retro 39.6%