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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, Singleplayer, 2D.

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Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 762 reviews
Released: 2021-09-15
Developer: Studio Thunderhorse
Publisher: Balor Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 72%

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  54. #54 Dispersio
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2016
    Dev: Achpile
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

    Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Difficult 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Indie 13.4%

  55. #55 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
    65% matchMixed68% of 125 reviews2025
    Dev: STORYBIRD StudioPub: PQube
    Windows

    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: Platformer 15.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Metroidvania 10.3%

  56. #56 Volgarr the Viking
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,451 reviews2013
    Dev: Crazy Viking Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 31.7%, Difficult 19.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D 7%

  57. #57 Guns of Fury
    63% matchVery Positive88% of 936 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 22.5%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Combat 6.2%

  58. #58 Chasm
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,703 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Platformer 15.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Adventure 7.2%

  59. #59 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    62% matchVery Positive96% of 268 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    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 22.5%, Platformer 19%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Action RPG 7%

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