- #1 Secret Agent HD
97% matchVery Positive99% of 180 reviews2021
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
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 13.6%, Score Attack 12.7%, 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.
- #2 Donut Dodo
96% matchVery Positive96% of 285 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: Score Attack 33.4%, 2D Platformer 27.2%, Retro 13.4%, Old School 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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.
- #3 Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
96% matchVery Positive87% of 151 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: Platformer 42.2%, Classic 22.1% ★, Retro 17.8%, 2D 7.9%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s platformer that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-like navigation through vibrant, alien environments.
- #4 Lode Runner Legacy
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 174 reviews2017
Dev: Tozai Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 42.9%, Retro 32.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Action 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the puzzle-platforming roots of the genre, requiring careful planning to navigate levels and collect treasures.
- #5 Zool Redimensioned
93% matchVery Positive93% of 210 reviews2021
Dev: Sumo Digital AcademyPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 39.1%, Platformer 26.7%, 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.
- #6 Chip's Challenge 2
94% matchVery Positive86% of 147 reviews2015
Dev: Niffler Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.3%, Retro 20.4%, Old School 18%, Puzzle 10.6%, Classic 9.1% ★
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.
- #7 Montezuma's Revenge
92% matchVery Positive91% of 88 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: Platformer 33.1%, 2D Platformer 30%, Classic 21% ★, Retro 7.9%, 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.
- #8 Hocus Pocus
91% matchVery Positive85% of 199 reviews2014
Dev: Moonlite SoftwarePub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness.
Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Classic 32.3% ★, Retro 24.3%, 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.
- #9 Monster Bash
91% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee SoftwarePub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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.
- #10 Paganitzu
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 69 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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.
- #11 Flashback
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 599 reviews2019
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Retro 28.1%, Classic 26% ★, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s cinematic platformer that requires careful observation and puzzle-solving to navigate dangerous environments.
- #12 Super Dangerous Dungeons
88% matchVery Positive98% of 107 reviews2018
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!
Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Retro 24.3%, Old School 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on short, puzzle-filled platforming levels that reward precision and pattern recognition.
- #13 Awesome Pea 2
87% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Greedy Pea is back in game! Dark dungeons, deadly traps, everything is green, a lot of gold everywhere!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 19.6%, 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.
- #14 Cave Story+
86% matchVery Positive93% of 8,055 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.7 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: Platformer 38.6%, Classic 22.8% ★, Retro 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive indie platformer that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and retro pixel art into a cohesive adventure.
- #15 Diamond Caves
86% 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: Retro 60.3%, Action 21%, Puzzle 18.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title is heavily inspired by classic puzzle-platformers, focusing on collecting gems while avoiding falling hazards.
- #16 Tanglewood
84% matchVery Positive92% of 93 reviews2018
Dev: Big Evil Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 30.8%, Retro 23.9%, Platformer 22.2%, 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.
- #17 Cursed Gem
84% 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: Puzzle Platformer 27.7%, Platformer 26.1%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-styled platformer that emphasizes precision and overcoming complex level hazards.
- #18 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
83% 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: Platformer 24.3%, Retro 22.4%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Old School 15.4%, 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.
- #19 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
82% matchVery Positive85% of 2,553 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 55%, Retro 29.8%, 2D 7.2%, 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.
- #20 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 899 reviews2021
Dev: JankenteamPub: Silver Lining
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 23.2%, Platformer 21.6%, Retro 20%, Old School 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic platforming experience that features a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and boss encounters.
- #21 Return to Dark Castle
79% matchVery Positive93% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Z Sculpt EntertainmentPub: Ludit
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 22.2%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Retro 11.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #22 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
78% matchVery Positive93% of 87 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: Puzzle Platformer 32.7%, Platformer 23.2%, 2D Platformer 22.8%, Old School 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #23 Gimmick! Special Edition
80% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: Clear River Games
Windows
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 20.4%, Retro 19.4%, Old School 16.9%, 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.
- #24 The Way
81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 33.8%, Platformer 21.8%, Retro 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 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.
- #25 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 31.9%, Retro 22.6%, Old School 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 8-bit platformers that focuses on exploration and tight, responsive movement.
- #26 Cave Crawler 2
77% matchVery Positive90% of 156 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: 2D Platformer 25%, Platformer 24.4%, Level Editor 18.1%, Old School 9.7%, Retro 8%
- #27 Squared Adventure
77% matchVery Positive93% of 74 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: 2D Platformer 24.9%, Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, Retro 19%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #28 Bubble Ghost Remake
76% matchVery Positive100% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Nakama Game StudioPub: Selecta Play
Windows
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 23.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Retro 11.2%, Old School 11.2%
- #29 Juiced!
78% matchVery Positive94% of 151 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: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Retro 15.4%, Old School 11.7%
- #30 Crystal Caves
79% matchVery Positive86% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee SoftwarePub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 51.3% ★, Platformer 37.6%, Action 11.2%
- #31 Marble's Marbles
73% matchVery Positive94% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: James OliverPub: Destined
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 34.4%, Retro 29.1%, Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle 6.7%, Action 6.6%
- #32 BioMenace Remastered
71% matchVery Positive99% of 167 reviews2025
Dev: Rigel Gameworks
Windows
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 20.4%, Retro 19.9%, Old School 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #33 DuckTales: Remastered
75% matchVery Positive88% of 7,781 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 38.9%, Classic 25.5% ★, Retro 25%, 2D Platformer 3.8%, Action 3.7%
- #34 Teslagrad Remastered
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 251 reviews2023
Dev: Rain GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 36.7%, Platformer 25.7%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, 2D 4.2%
- #35 Supaplex
75% matchVery Positive95% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: InArcade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The legendary game. One of the best action-puzzle games in the world!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.2%, Retro 18.9%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Old School 10.1%
- #36 Cave Crawler
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,111 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: 2D Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 25.5%, Retro 15.7%, Old School 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #37 Find You
73% matchVery Positive93% of 419 reviews2017
Dev: Byting Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Play every character simultaneously and reunite them in mind boggling 100 levels
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.8%, Level Editor 19.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Old School 11%, Platformer 10.5%
- #38 Duke Dashington Remastered
73% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
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 29.7%, Platformer 17.1%, Score Attack 15.9%, Old School 9.7%, Retro 9.2%
- #39 Crystal Catacombs
76% matchMixed44% of 88 reviews2015
Dev: Levels or LivesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.8 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.
- #40 Caverns of Mars: Recharged
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29.9%, Old School 19.7%, Retro 18.1%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #41 Castle of Illusion
72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,324 reviews2013
Dev: SEGA Studios AustraliaPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Why similar: Platformer 58%, Classic 21.6% ★, Retro 17.6%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #42 Gimmick! 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 165 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Linux
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 37%, 2D Platformer 26.7%, Retro 19.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 2.8%
- #43 Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,024 reviews2013
Dev: Eric ChahiPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 15.6% ★, Retro 14.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Old School 12.7%
- #44 Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
70% matchVery Positive86% of 3,630 reviews2015
Dev: Just Add Water (Developments), Ltd.Pub: Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.2%, Platformer 25.4%, Classic 21% ★, Puzzle 7%, Action 1.9%
- #45 Eternal Cave Escape
69% 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: 2D Platformer 33.4%, Platformer 29%, Retro 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 4.3%
- #46 Alwa's Legacy
68% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 27.7%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 16.8%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #47 ElecHead
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,335 reviews2021
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.9%, Platformer 19.1%, Retro 15.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #48 Lumo
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: Triple Eh? Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 60.6%, Retro 39.4%
- #49 Blaster Master Zero 2
68% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 35%, Retro 34.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Action 8.7%, 2D 5.9%
- #50 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
70% matchMixed57% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 77.1% ★, Action 20%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #51 Dungeons of Dreadrock
66% matchVery Positive95% of 530 reviews2022
Dev: Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 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: Old School 28.4%, Retro 26%, Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #52 Polyroll
68% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, Retro 22.9%, Platformer 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #53 Super Life of Pixel
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 379 reviews2014
Dev: Super Icon LtdPub: WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 41.9%, Retro 37.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #54 Tiny Crate
63% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Harmony Monroe
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 21.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Score Attack 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Retro 12.7%
- #55 Contra Anniversary Collection
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,451 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Classic 34.2% ★, Retro 27.7%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.2%