Games Like Dude in the Dark

Bisyntho is a casual physics-based arcade game about combining orbs. Use and abuse the few tools provided to you in order to last as long as possible and push your high score to its limit.

Why similar: Casual 33.6%, Arcade 27.7%, Retro 24.8%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Take on a 50-level minesweeper arcade challenge, or relive the nostalgic fun of classic minesweeper.

Why similar: Arcade 35.2%, Retro 26.5%, Casual 25.5%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Orcs,goblins and other evil spirits are getting closer, and very soon they will get so close that it will simply be impossible to get out of the kingdom. The king himself is ready to stop the army of dishonor. It will be difficult to determine how this battle will end if you don't help him!

Why similar: Arcade 36%, Retro 32.2%, Exploration 25.2%, Indie 6%, 2D 0.7%

Cosmic Distortion is a thrilling, high-speed game where you take control of a spaceship and race through an endless cosmic tunnel! Your goal is to deftly dodge all sorts of obstacles, collect points, and try to beat your own high score.

Why similar: Arcade 34.2%, Casual 24.7%, Exploration 21.9%, Linear 14.3%, Indie 2.8%

Reach as high as possible while collecting as many coins as you can. This game has the difficulty and style of Arcade games of the 80s.

Why similar: Retro 33.4%, Arcade 32%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 9.5%

2D Brick Breaker Game | REMASTERED is a relaxing/casual retro game where you shoot balls and break the variously colored bricks. There are also a lot of different powerups to make the game more immersive. The game has 100 unique levels.

Why similar: Arcade 32.6%, Retro 23.8%, Casual 18%, Linear 10.1%, 2D 9.4%

A 2D Qix-like retro arcade game. Draw lines to capture the canvas and defeat enemies!

Why similar: Arcade 36.7%, Retro 26.1%, Casual 18.6%, 2D 12.4%, Indie 4%

The cosmic horrors have kidnapped Starboi's friends! Launch across the galaxy in search of them, avoiding black holes and defeating the tentacled monsters.

Why similar: Arcade 33.7%, Retro 25%, Casual 24%, 2D 11.7%, Indie 3.1%

Dice of Fate - A 3D logic puzzle. You're locked in an ancient sanctuary and don't remember how you got there. Your key to salvation lies in dice that hold ancient magic.

Why similar: Arcade 34.7%, Casual 24.9%, Exploration 20.5%, Linear 14.9%, Indie 2.9%

In this fast-paced arcade game, inspired by Pac-Man, you navigate through a dark maze, chasing the highest score. Avoid the lurking dangers, find secrets and game-changing power-ups as you explore the maze. And remember, even your failures can illuminate your path through the darkness.

Why similar: Retro 24.6%, Arcade 23.6%, Exploration 15.2%, Casual 12.5%, Linear 12.1%

Control Jim through the maze like house, using the WASD keys, and find the "exit' doors or an off switch. Robots will chase you once you get too close then will stop once you are far enough away. If a robot is in you way you can try leading it away, just make sure you have room to maneuver.

Why similar: Retro 31%, Arcade 29.2%, Casual 19.2%, 2D 15.3%, Indie 3%

A fresh twist on the classic arcade brick breaker genre. Switch your ball’s color in real time to match and destroy bricks. React fast, avoid mistakes, and clear over 200 handcrafted levels across more than 50 Circuits.

Why similar: Arcade 43.3%, Casual 24.6%, Linear 16.8%, 2D 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Brick Blaster is a classic brick breaking game with 100 levels to complete, power-ups to grab, and bosses to defeat!

Why similar: Casual 34.1%, Arcade 30.7%, Retro 27.4%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Row a canoe down a river and get to the end of each course, dodging obstacles and earning points by catching fish. The controls are very simple, so anyone can play. Perfect for casual play.

Why similar: Arcade 40%, Casual 29.9%, Linear 22.5%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 3.5%

Survivor in the Forest is a 3D puzzle adventure game with clicker elements. You find yourself alone with nature and must overcome all obstacles to get out of the forest.

Why similar: Arcade 34%, Casual 26.4%, Exploration 19.2%, Linear 15.3%, Indie 3%

Rune Stones - An exciting 3D logic puzzle! A mysterious and enigmatic island opens before you, filled with puzzles that you have to solve!

Why similar: Arcade 35%, Casual 24.8%, Exploration 20.7%, Linear 14.6%, Indie 3%

Dodge 'N' Dash is a fast-paced endless arcade styled game in which you have to dodge blocks, collect coins, and grab powerups all while attempting to get the highest score possible!

Why similar: Arcade 34.1%, Casual 24.7%, Retro 23.3%, 2D 10.9%, Indie 4.4%

You awaken on a strange island sometime in the afternoon. Half your face is sunburnt and seagulls stole your lunch. Enough about you. This is about Pete Jr! The tiny pirate! He looks up to see bubbles, tons of them! What's causing these bubbles to appear? Who is behind this awful mischief?

Why similar: Arcade 36.8%, Retro 30.7%, Casual 24.2%, Indie 8.3%

In Grid Wars, your mission is simple: capture the area while evading the aliens’ ships trying to destroy you. Acquire upgrades to temporarily give you bonuses, get as many points as possible and achieve victory by conquering the required amount of area.

Why similar: Arcade 35%, Retro 25.4%, Casual 16.6%, 2D 11.6%, Linear 9.4%

A fast paced platformer where you’re spawned into a level and given 10 seconds to work out how to reach the exit without dying. 25 areas with unique level design mechanics to learn.

Why similar: Arcade 28%, Retro 26.9%, Casual 20.6%, Linear 18.1%, 2D 4.9%

Ping Pong Breakout combines Pong and Breakout, offering intense matches against AI or friends. Break blocks, score points, and utilize item boxes like Multiball to gain an edge. With 12 levels, it's a blend of classic arcade fun, now accessible via Steam's Remote Play.

Why similar: Arcade 33.3%, Retro 25.2%, Casual 23.9%, 2D 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Animal Match is a simple match 3 game, drag the screen, drag the animal icon to get a high score. Made in Construct 2. Enjoy your game!The game has nice graphics and music.Collect as much jelly as possible and how to get more points.Forward!

Why similar: Arcade 35.6%, Exploration 19.2%, Casual 17.6%, Linear 14.2%, 2D 8.5%

Push your limits in Multicrash! by selecting when to dodge and when to crash while picking up coins along the way. Survive as long as possible in this simple, but challenging, retro-arcade game. See how you compare with others on the global leaderboard.

Why similar: Arcade 36.2%, Casual 25.9%, Retro 19.9%, 2D 12.7%, Indie 3%

Back To School is a fast-paced cartoon game where you tap to chase a runaway bus. Compete for the best time in this fun adventure!

Why similar: Arcade 35.9%, Casual 26.3%, Linear 20.6%, 2D 11.4%, Indie 3.2%

Spitshot is a casual indie arcade game where you spit on various targets to obtain high scores.

Why similar: Arcade 40.9%, Casual 33%, 2D 14.1%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%

In this game, you play as a snail that has to eat to go as far as possible. Harvest the salads and avoid the salt, but be careful not to move too much to avoid starving... And the further you go, the faster the game goes !

Why similar: Arcade 44.2%, Casual 32.3%, 2D 15.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Indie 4.1%

Dodge obstacles, defeat bosses & collect power-ups in this arcade classic!

Why similar: Arcade 31.1%, Casual 21.8%, Retro 21.7%, Linear 11.5%, 2D 10.1%

Spaceship Racer: Portal is an acade retro endless runner in pixel style with crazy "spaceships"

Why similar: Arcade 38.2%, Retro 29.6%, Casual 18.9%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 2.9%

An arcade game, stylized on an 8-bit production from the 90's.Go through the stages, where each next one increases the level of difficulty. An ideal game for players who like retro games. Thanks to its simplicity, the game is also perfect for younger players.

Why similar: Retro 32.1%, Arcade 28.7%, Casual 20.2%, Linear 14.5%, Indie 2.6%

Snake King is a modern twist on the classic Snake game. Guide your snake through an open arena, eating fruit to grow longer while avoiding walls and your own tail. Simple to play, with increasing speed and difficulty—challenge yourself to beat your high score and become the Snake King!

Why similar: Retro 28.7%, Arcade 28.2%, Casual 19.8%, Linear 11.9%, 2D 6.8%

A free space-themed breakout game with unique powerups, level editor, and easy modding support.

Why similar: Arcade 34.9%, Casual 24.3%, Retro 23.4%, 2D 12.3%, Indie 3%

An endless game about avoiding asteroids, designed to pass the time, accompanied by calm music.

Why similar: Arcade 43.8%, Casual 32.8%, 2D 15.2%, Singleplayer 4.4%, Indie 3.9%

So, you wanna bash some clouds huh? Go through 10 worlds each with different cloud types and a boss that's out to take you down. Bash them all with your trusty bat and take back the skies!

Why similar: Arcade 50.2%, Casual 25.5%, 2D 16.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Indie 3.7%

Rise of Block is an endless game where you avoid obstacles trying to beat your high score.

Why similar: Arcade 37.6%, Casual 26.9%, Linear 14.6%, 2D 12.1%, Indie 4.6%

Chill out and play some sketchy games in this casual 3D arcade simulator! Jump between pinball, mini golf, retro space shooters, platformers, experimental demos, and much more as you win tickets and collect prizes. Customize your world, unlock new features, and compete for high scores!

Why similar: Arcade 40%, Retro 23.8%, Casual 22.5%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

You are a young promising scientist who went to the excavations of ancient lands. Find all the artifacts of antiquity, precious stones and remains of past civilizations!

Why similar: Arcade 40.3%, Exploration 24.4%, Casual 20.2%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 2.8%

House Tidy is a meditative and calming game that will help you relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Why similar: Arcade 33.5%, Casual 25.7%, Exploration 21.4%, Linear 14.4%, Indie 2.9%

A retro arcade experience.

Why similar: Arcade 36.7%, Casual 25.1%, Retro 22.2%, 2D 12.4%, Indie 3.5%

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONCE is an acrooobatic platfooomer abooout wall-jumping. Leap and dash of walls, fight your way through all obstacles and achieve mastery in this 2D arcade platfooormer.

Why similar: Arcade 37.4%, Casual 27.1%, Linear 21.7%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 3.2%

You have fallen and you must CLIMB OUT!

Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Arcade 28.2%, Retro 25.2%, Indie 9.1%

A bit frustrating game where you have to reach the end using the different types of blocks that you have.

Why similar: Arcade 41.5%, Casual 22.3%, Retro 19.4%, 2D 11.5%, Indie 3.1%

Compete for the top scores in this combination of two classic arcade games, or fight your friends to prove who has the longest SnOut!

Why similar: Arcade 41.6%, Casual 20.5%, Retro 19.4%, 2D 13.8%, Indie 2.8%

An exciting 2D action platformer in the vein of arkanoid.

Why similar: Casual 30.2%, Arcade 27.2%, Retro 22.3%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 9.5%

'I've seen it somewhere, but I can't remember what it was... No, no more. Let's blaze a new trail.'

Why similar: Arcade 36.5%, Casual 24.6%, Retro 21.1%, 2D 12%, Indie 3.2%

QUADRIS is a falling tetromino puzzler pulled in four directions at once. Guide the falling blocks through four rotating lanes, clear lines before the stacks reach the center, and switch columns fast enough to keep the core alive. This unhinged take on the genre will put your limits to the test!

Why similar: Arcade 38.9%, Casual 22.8%, Retro 19.2%, 2D 13.6%, Indie 3.2%

Project: Woven is a pixel platformer/RPG, following the story of a Robot who's main purpose is to free the World from its Corruption!

Why similar: Arcade 26.8%, Linear 17.4%, Exploration 17%, Retro 16.5%, 2D 9%

Blockers is a new type of block breaking game.

Why similar: Retro 35.4%, Arcade 32.6%, Casual 15.1%, 2D 11.4%, Indie 3%

Sunburnt is a short, arcade-style game following a rather unfortunate fellow, seeking shelter from the sun in a desert oasis. How long will you survive?

Why similar: Arcade 37.2%, Retro 33.3%, Indie 14.9%, Casual 14.7%

Compete for the top score in this combination of two classic arcade games!

Why similar: Arcade 53.3%, Casual 23.4%, 2D 16.7%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Just Stop! trying... You'll never beat this game.

Why similar: Arcade 43.1%, Casual 31.4%, 2D 14.9%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Indie 4%

Navigate the player to the landing pad through twenty increasingly difficult levels within the time limit and with enough fuel.

Why similar: Casual 36.1%, Arcade 30%, Retro 17.9%, Indie 16.1%

Synthwave Runner is a casual game where you have to jump over different obstacle to keep running and increase your highscore in an stunning synthwave style.100x Steam Achievments (just start the game)

Why similar: Arcade 37.9%, Retro 32.2%, Linear 25.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.

Why similar: Arcade 43.2%, Retro 29%, Casual 27.8%

CyberBrick presents classic brick breaker arcade action in a new re-imagined unique game where the better you are at staying cool and composed, the more points you will likely score. Offers 100% Mouse controller gameplay!

Why similar: Arcade 36.3%, Casual 25.5%, Retro 19.8%, 2D 12.6%, Indie 3.3%

A minimalist grid-based survival game where every move costs energy. Collect stones to defeat enemies, gather food to stay alive, and survive as many days as possible.

Why similar: Arcade 31.9%, Casual 27.9%, Exploration 20.1%, 2D 14.5%, Indie 3.2%

Subsideria is a modernised reincarnation of the classic arcade space shooters, re-imagined with boss fights, multiple game modes and more; how long can you survive the oncoming asteroid barrage?

Why similar: Arcade 33.4%, Retro 25.3%, Casual 23.2%, 2D 9.8%, Indie 8.3%

practice, play, Win... reactOmatic is GO!

Why similar: Arcade 35.2%, Casual 25.2%, Retro 19.4%, Linear 15.1%, Indie 2.9%

Hurley The Hyrax is an arcade-style game inspired by early 1980s arcade classics. The devious Serval Squad has taken all your flowers! You must bring them all back to your cave to move on to the next level. Fight the servals with various power-ups and your...tongue...? How far can you make it?

Why similar: Arcade 39.6%, Retro 31%, Linear 13.1%, 2D 11.3%, Indie 2.7%