Games Like Flynn: Son of Crimson

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Combat 10.9%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Beat 'em up 11.9%

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, 2D 8.5%, Side Scroller 8.1%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.7%, Beat 'em up 20.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8%

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Combat 11.4%, Action 10.5%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.

Why similar: Platformer 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Adventure 10%, Action 9.8%

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: Side Scroller 22.7%, Platformer 15%, Metroidvania 14.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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: Side Scroller 21.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Metroidvania 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Difficult 8.6%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Difficult 10%, Adventure 7.2%

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Platformer 17%, Adventure 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Indie 11.9%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 9.1%

Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.

Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 10.2%

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 9.5%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Metroidvania 10.9%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Platformer 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Side Scroller 6.6%, 2D 6.5%

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Difficult 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Fantasy 9.1%

Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.

Why similar: Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11.6%

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: Side Scroller 20.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Metroidvania 10.5%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Side Scroller 19%, Metroidvania 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Combat 6.4%

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Metroidvania 19%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Indie 9.5%, Action 9.5%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 20.2%, Action 7.1%, GameMaker 7.1% ★, Difficult 6.4%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Adventure 7.3%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, Metroidvania 15%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Fantasy 8.8%

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Difficult 19.5%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 8.1%, 2D 7.2%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.8%, Platformer 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Metroidvania 15.8%, 2D 8.6%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Metroidvania 17%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 8.4%

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Action 26%, Adventure 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Platformer 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 9.2%

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Platformer 20.3%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Embark on a global adventure in this ‘90s-inspired adventure platformer. Help a chubby underdog kid with wacky superpowers battle bizarre villains, unlock and customize special moves and spells, and save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Action 15.4%, Indie 11.6%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Platformer 16%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Fast-Paced 13.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Action 10.9%

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: Side Scroller 18.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Difficult 8.2%

Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Action 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Indie 9.5%

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: Platformer 20.3%, Metroidvania 18.3%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Fantasy 11.3%

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

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Fast-Paced 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Difficult 8%

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!

Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, 2D 8.3%, Action 7.3%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Platformer 11.1%, Action RPG 10.7%, Side Scroller 7.9%

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: Platformer 18.4%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Combat 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.1%, Platformer 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Platformer 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Metroidvania 10.8%

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

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Action 21.5%, Indie 14.8%, 2D 9.9%

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Metroidvania 12%, Fantasy 9.1%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action-Adventure 12.3%

A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.7%, Platformer 17.8%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, 2D 7.5%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Platformer 18.6%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Metroidvania 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Adventure 7.4%

Fenix’s village was decimated by a huge explosion, leaving only our hero and the mysterious Oktarus. As Fenix, track down this shadowy villain through nine worlds, defeating brutal bosses and hundreds of minions bent on your destruction.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Fast-Paced 21%, Difficult 13.2%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 10.9%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Platformer 19%, Action-Adventure 15%, Adventure 11.7%, Action RPG 7%

A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Indie 11.1%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Metroidvania 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Difficult 7.9%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Combat 10.7%, Fantasy 9.4%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Metroidvania 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Fantasy 9.8%, 2D 8.3%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Adventure 9%

Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!

Why similar: Indie 25.8%, Platformer 20.9%, Metroidvania 15.6%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9.2%