60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Side Scroller, Action, Singleplayer, Platformer.
Drill Hero Legend is a 2D action platformer with rogue-lite elements, where your drill head is your greatest weapon! Drill, shoot and slide at high speeds as you face intense challenges! Choose your route, overcome obstacles with unique advantages and disadvantages and upgrade your arsenal!
Way in the stars
Way In The Stars is a real adventure! Find the reasons for the disaster, save the ecosystem of the planet and colonists, and start your own way amongst the stars!
Iron Project: Reclaim
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Way In The Stars is a real adventure! Find the reasons for the disaster, save the ecosystem of the planet and colonists, and start your own way amongst the stars!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, Platformer 15.5%, Robots 13%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Robots 14.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 8.6%
You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.
Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Robots 18.4%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.3%
Rockett Action. Rockett Speed. Rockett 2D Adventure. Rockett Gear EX is a fast-paced 2D retro action platformer inspired by classic mecha and arcade games. Experience intense combat, high-speed gameplay, and a nostalgic sci-fi atmosphere that pays tribute to the golden age of retro gaming.
Why similar: Robots 24.9%, Side Scroller 20%, Platformer 10.4%, Anime 7.5%, Shooter 7%
Mega Man returns in 2027 with a brand-new entry in the classic action platforming series! Override challenges and blast down legions of robots while springboarding across a new array of futuristic frontiers!
Why similar: Robots 34.6%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 12%, Singleplayer 3.2%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Robots 19.5%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 8.4%
Inspired by games like Super Mario and Megaman, in this adventure a little round robot is on a mission to save Earth. Lead your crew into exploring different planets in search of resources, fight enemy robots, collect different power-ups and upgrade your powers, while solving the planets' mysteries.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Robots 20.1%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Shooter 9%
Terra Earth is a 2D platformer with a mostly NES-faithful pixel art style. You can visit the six stages in any order, and the order in which you complete stages affects how the story plays out. That's basically it; it's not that complicated, so give it a shot if it seems interesting to you.
Why similar: Robots 35.8%, Platformer 21.9%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 5.8%
SUPER-DUPER-FUN SIDE-SCROLLING LASER SHOOTING ACTION!!! JOIN LUKA IN HIS JOURNEY TO BECOMING A FULL-FLEDGED HERO! Important note: A copy of The Wonderful 101: Remastered is not needed to enjoy this standalone version.
Why similar: Robots 29.8%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Anime 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Robots 21%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%
Sentry City is a cyberpunk-style side-scroller with gameplay that is part trial-and-error, and part reaction time based. Traverse the city using the motorcycle overworld map, blast and think your way through the levels, and fight tough bosses to uncover who is behind the city's AI disruption.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Robots 19.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Shooter 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9%
Mika's Battle S is a 2D platform action game based on the story of a warrior who has been commanded to defend Sunshineland territory against the attacks from the enemy soldiers belonging to the Rogho Corporation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 17%, Anime 12.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
A tight action side-scroller with challenging robotic bosses. Dodge metallic dangers, acquire powerful weapons and blast your way through a destroyed world full of deadly machines where running out of energy means defeat.
Why similar: Robots 24.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Shooter 8%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Robots 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.7%
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Platformer 20.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Anime 11.1%, Action 10.6%
Set out on a mission to stop the attacks of the tyrannical machines. Fight your way through a dystopian city and stop them. You are the city's only hope...
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, Robots 21.5%, Platformer 19.3%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action 9.9%
A sci-fi action platformer where players can jump, shoot, slash, and shield their way through the 8 Core Robotics and their domains. Conquer levels and bosses in any order and defeat them all to reach the The Citadel - along with the robotic Council that has conquered humanity.
Why similar: Robots 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Shooter 7.2%
2D Adventure, Puzzle
Why similar: Robots 31.7%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Platformer 22.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 3.9%
A robotic uprising swarms the streets and it's up to you, an advanced Android Hunter, to fight back. Inspired by beloved sidescrolling platformers of the past, Android Hunter A is a well-oiled machine of fast-paced action, smooth platforming and deadly bosses.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Platformer 17.5%, Robots 17.4%, Anime 9%, Shooter 7.4%
Fiery action platformer heavily inspired by the Mega Man X series, focused on fast and fluid movement and combat. Jump, dash, shoot and swing to stop mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project."
Why similar: Robots 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Anime 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%
The apeX of 2D action, the Luminous Avenger iX series, complete and refined. With all DLC and new balance updates, both games reach their peak. Plus an all-new "Endless Battle" mode. This special update is perfect for new and returning players alike.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Platformer 19.4%, Action 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
So you know that one rover that landed on Mars? Yeah this isn't that.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Robots 18.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Shooter 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.3%, Platformer 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 6.8%
Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Side Scroller 21.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action 10.1%, Anime 9.3%
AstroMole is a 2D Platformer Collectathon where you play as a Mole with a Jetpack that can Fly through space, Land on Planets and dig up treasure in randomised levels. Explore Black Holes filled with strange creatures, treacherous obstacles and valuable jewels hidden differently each time you play!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Collectathon 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, 2D Platformer 9%
Inspired by games like Contra and Turrican, Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action game with lots of shooting, swimming, and rolling. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Fight for pig freedom!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Robots 18.7%, Platformer 17.9%, Shooter 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.
Why similar: Robots 31.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 7.8%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9%
A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!
Why similar: Robots 28.6%, Platformer 23.7%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Action 12.4%, Sci-fi 5%
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Anime 11.1%
Mika's Battle S 2 is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of Mika, the Sunshineland warrior, who has been assigned with a special task, that is, to rescue Sayuri, the Sunshineland Intelligence Department officer, who was imprisoned by the enemies.
Why similar: Robots 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Anime 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, Platformer 27%, Robots 17.2%, Anime 13.8%, Action 8.8%
Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Platformer 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action 6.5%
Cool Cats is a platform game with elements of a puzzle, puzzle and labyrinths, where you have to act sequentially studying the map.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.8%, Platformer 21.6%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Cute 6.2%
Inspired by old NES games, Ragnar is a 2D run-and-gun action platformer that will be difficulty and fair. We would like to bring back the classic and retro feel to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Robots 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
Chief's Quest is a classic action platform game inspired by native american culture and anime
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Platformer 16.6%, Anime 10.4%, Action 10%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
Emery is a feature rich, fast paced and gameplay focused 2D platformer! Players are able to create their very own Emery class charge bot, and explore mysterious worlds in their search to find and recharge other lost bots!
Why similar: Robots 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Collectathon 12.3%, 2D Platformer 8%
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: Side Scroller 23.4%, Platformer 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Shooter 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
Get-A-Grip Chip and the Body Bugs sends Chip on a new mission: enter the human body and dismantle digestive distress! In this satisfying 2D platformer, master Chip’s grappling hook to get things flowing. Raise an army of white blood cells to fight off the Body Bugs as you grapple for guts and glory.
Why similar: Robots 25.5%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Collectathon 10.5%, 2D Platformer 7%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Robots 27.5%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Billy-Bob used a magic spell to steal all the magic chicks for profit, but instead they were scattered across the world. A fire-breathing chicken explores vast bizarre lands, opening secret doors, and helping out residents, in an effort to rescue the chicks to restore the magic of chicken utopia.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Platformer 16.9%, Collectathon 15.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Anime 6.1%
Sci-fi 2D shooter platformer combining the control of a human character and an armored vehicle on the surface of a planet filled with robots and immortal local inhabitants
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Platformer 17.5%, Robots 13.8%, Shooter 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Robots 21.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 17.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Platformer 18.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 6.5%
Yokai Hero will tests your skills. At the same time, the world itself tells a story on its own. Every level feels realistic, and you truly feel the high stakes that your character is dealing with every step of the way. That helps add a lot of excitement, but also challenge to the game as a whole.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, Platformer 20.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Roguelite 8.7%, Action 7.2%
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Platformer 20.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Action 7.1%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Robots 15.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 10.1%
Trapped in Your Own Game! Codebound tells the story of a high school student trapped in the game he created. To escape, he must finish it! Along the way, he discovers surprises left by a mysterious friend who helped him. Dive into this pixel-styled world full of puzzles and exciting adventures!
Why similar: Robots 34.9%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Adventure 5%
SFERA - Action platformer. A mix of 3D and retro 2D graphics. You are an assassin for the SFERA corporation. You are tasked with destroying a gang of robots.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 19.9%, Robots 14.6%, Shooter 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
Ascii the Brave Cat is a retro-style 2D action game with awesome new mechanics, cute characters, and memorable gameplay. Meet the never seen puzzles, collect upgrade items, fight creative funny bosses, and push yourself beyond the limit to save someone (or something) you love.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.4%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Anime 8.1%
Meet Billy, a robot who is tired of his work on the production lines, who then decided to blow up everything and everyone in order to make his own choices.
Why similar: Robots 29.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 8.2%, Shooter 6.7%
Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Platformer 18.2%, Action 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Anime 8.5%
Welcome to Paragon City! DAVBOT's Home... or that's what they want you to think. Help DAVBOT Escape and finally set him free, remember the MOP Company won't let you go without a fight. Are you willing to risk everything for freedom?
Why similar: Robots 36.5%, Platformer 25.3%, Action 14%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, 2D 6.8%
A summer themed retro style 2D platformer, where you fight some robots and evil pirates playing as "Sunny", an adorable and adventurous penguin with a watergun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Robots 15.5%, Shooter 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
A fast-paced platform shooter inspired by 90s classics. Follow Robot-X on a journey to protect the city from a new danger, fight bosses and jump over pits in this retro experience.
Why similar: Robots 23.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
A side-scrolling 2.5D run-and-gun platformer featuring mechanically inclined sea creatures. Help Pancake on his quest to stop the megalomaniacal Dr. Squid from spreading his ruthless influence!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.6%, Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7.2%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.7%, Shooter 13%
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 9.5%, 2D 8%
