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The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

Why similar: Vampires 59.8% ★, Action 13%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 4.3%

Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Action 34%, Indie 25.6%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 43%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action 15.9%, Indie 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

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: Vampires 40% ★, Platformer 19.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6%

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: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Platformer 25.8%, Action 14.7%, Indie 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18%, 2D 4.4%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 18.1%, Indie 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Action 19.7%, Indie 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!

Why similar: Vampires 49.7% ★, Platformer 19.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 7.2%, 2D 4.6%

The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.

Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Action 16.4%, Indie 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.

Why similar: Action 32.5%, Indie 23.2%, Platformer 21.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, 2D 6.6%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 35.7%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, Action 15.2%, Indie 10.8%, 2D 4.6%

Overclocked is a free-flowing action game that blends combat and platforming to create a fluid and rhythmic experience. Take on the role of Amber, a glass-cannon vigilante, as you fight to uncover a plot that threatens to tear your home apart.

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action 25.5%, Indie 17.2%

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Female Protagonist 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Action 9.4%, Indie 6.6%

Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.1%, Platformer 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Action 12.1%, Indie 7.9%

Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day. Flap through peril in this open-ended precision “batformer” with a unique control scheme that re-contextualizes precision platformer trappings and flips them upside-down!

Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Action 18.4%, 2D 11.7%, Indie 10.4%, Arcade 3.3%

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, Female Protagonist 34.9%, Action 11.4%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 7.5%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.6%, Platformer 25.8%, Action 12.7%, Indie 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Fight through a hand-drawn Wild West afterlife in this fast-paced action platformer. Hunt the Seven Deadly Sins, uncover powerful abilities, and save your daughter's soul in a living graphic novel adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Female Protagonist 41.1%, Action 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.

Why similar: Platformer 41.7%, Action 22.6%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 5.8%

Ruby the ghost hunter has a tough gig this Halloween. Explore the haunted mansion, take down some ghosts, battle spooky bosses, and rescue the lost cats!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Platformer 25.8%, Action 22%, Indie 15.6%, 2D 5.7%

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 37.9%, Female Protagonist 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 8.5%, Indie 6.5%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Platformer 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 11.1%, Indie 10.4%

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Platformer 39.7%, Female Protagonist 37.6%, Action 12.9%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2%

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

Why similar: Platformer 36.4%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Action 15.9%, Indie 10.2%, 2D 5.4%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Action 27.8%, Platformer 24.4%, Indie 21.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.6%, Platformer 37.6%, Action 11%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Action 12.3%, Indie 8.8%, 2D 7.9%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Platformer 24.8%, Action 12.6%, Indie 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, Platformer 32.7%, Action 19.9%, 2D 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 3%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Female Protagonist 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 10.1%, 2D 7.1%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 63.7%, Action 17.9%, 2D 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.6%, Platformer 38.6%, Action 14.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Action 26.4%, Indie 20.2%, 2D 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Action 15.4%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 8.8%

Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.

Why similar: Vampires 44.6% ★, Platformer 28.7%, Action 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7%, 2D 5.6%

Seraph is a skill-based, acrobatic shooter... without aiming! Take the role of an angel who's mastered the art of 'Gun Fu' as she blasts and cartwheels her way through hordes of twisted demons.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Platformer 36.9%, Action 18.8%, 2D 5.2%

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Vampires 48.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 6.8%

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

Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Action 29.7%, Indie 20.1%, 2D 8.1%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 9%, Indie 8.7%

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Female Protagonist 34.4%, Action 13.9%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Arcade platform game where every killed enemy can be picked up and thrown to kill more enemies!

Why similar: Platformer 37.9%, Female Protagonist 35.5%, Action 12.2%, Indie 11.1%, 2D 3.2%

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Action 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Indie 8.7%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Action 17.4%, Indie 9.3%, 2D 7.4%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action 22.3%, 2D 9.2%, Indie 7.1%

Nixxsz Castle is a precision platform and rage inducing game. Inspired by games from previous generations, Nixxsz Castle has a very hard gameplay experience for those with patience and skill.

Why similar: Vampires 39.9% ★, Platformer 22.6%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 7.3%

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Action 28.6%, Indie 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, 2D 6.8%

Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.9%, Platformer 27.4%, Action 17.1%, Indie 11.9%, Arcade 7.1%

Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them. Cally must save her parents from the maniacal Herbert, who has laid waste to the Caves and built a massive new base.

Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Action 20.9%, Indie 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 8.9%, 2D 6.3%

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Vampires 9.4% ★

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Platformer 47.5%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7%, 2D 6.9%

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.4%, Platformer 37.9%, Action 13.3%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Platformer 27.5%, Action 20.9%, Indie 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.7%, Action 15.2%, 2D 10%, Platformer 8%, Indie 6.3%

Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.

Why similar: Vampires 77.3% ★, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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

Why similar: Platformer 47.1%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 12.7%, 2D 10.8%, Indie 10.5%