
Blast through a modern sci-fi world in this action-packed 2D platformer featuring roguelike mechanics. Jump, shoot, crush your foes, grab loot, level up your hero, chase those 100% achievements, and challenge yourself to take down the boss!
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Blast through a modern sci-fi world in this action-packed 2D platformer featuring roguelike mechanics. Jump, shoot, crush your foes, grab loot, level up your hero, chase those 100% achievements, and challenge yourself to take down the boss!

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.

星のなっちゃんE (星のなっちゃん Hoshi_no_Natchan_E)
This is a 2D platform action game where you dash, jump, and attack your way through the stages.
You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.
Why similar: Platformer 35.2%, Side Scroller 29.4%, Action 19.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%, 2D 3.5%
This is a 2D platform action game where you dash, jump, and attack your way through the stages.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.8%, Platformer 28.4%, Action 26%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 2%
This is a 2D platform action game where you dash, jump, and attack your way through the stages.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.4%, Platformer 27.9%, Action 25.3%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 3.7%
Celebrate 30 years of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic, featuring 5 versions, 120+ extra levels, and an exclusive documentary on the creation of the limbless hero.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.3%, Platformer 31.8%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 7%, 2D 6.9%
Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times!
Why similar: Action 34.4%, Side Scroller 29.4%, Platformer 28%, Indie 8.2%
Twisted:EE is an action-platformer game combined with the best gameplay elements like time and object manipulation, clever enemies, traps and other challenges.
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Side Scroller 31.7%, Platformer 23.8%, Indie 8.6%
Embark on an epic journey alongside Pancho, the brave panda who has decided to save his world from the tyranny of the evil eagle and its loyal followers. Explore three unique locations — a mysterious forest, an unforgiving desert, and the eagle's cave — by completing 15 captivating levels in each.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.6%, Platformer 26.5%, Action 22.9%, Adventure 8.3%, 2D 6.8%
It's the year 2049. Slaughterhouse A.I. controls the surface of the Earth, turning all life into sausage. Only the pigs remain to fight.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Platformer 24.4%, Action 23.2%, Sci-fi 13%, 2D 6.8%
Jetlad is a challenging jet-fueled platformer. Help Jetlad collect the gems of each level and reach the goal unharmed. Jetlad flies around using his jet-pack. Jetlad will explode when he runs out of fuel or touches any hazards. Are you able to help Jetlad overcome the obstacles that await him?
Why similar: Action 33.2%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Platformer 24%, Indie 8%, 2D 6%
Blaze through the world of Mainframe in this fast paced Action-Platformer inspired by the Megaman Zero Series. You play as Frame, a Data Scanner who is tasked with combating the destruction of the world. Use a variety of movement options and weapons to overcome challenges to rid the world of +ERRoR.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.5%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 15.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, 2D 6.8%
Platform through 60+ handcrafted levels of Tapbots, Viper Pipes, Ropeyes, and more while swapping between up to four shapes, each with their own unique abilities.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.7%, Platformer 29%, Action 26.2%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!
Why similar: Action 44.2%, Platformer 27.4%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Indie 5.4%
The Incredible Friends - Crazy platformer shooter where players must destroy all the dead at unusual levels
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Action 27.4%, Platformer 24.6%, 2D 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
Chop is dish-2d-dimensional platformer, where you conroll an angry master-chef who was lost piece of meat-it was stolen. Looking in the root of their troubles hero plunges into the mysterious world of strange creatures, which is fraught with many traps and dangers.
Why similar: Action 28.1%, Platformer 24.5%, Side Scroller 24%, Adventure 8.7%, 2D 6.4%
"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 32.4%, Action 25%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%, 2D 8.6%
Betrayed by his people, TRANTOR is abandoned alone on an Alien planet. His only chance of escape is to actvate the planet's main computer that lies within the terminal building. Armed only with a flame thrower, fight your way to freedom as TRANTOR...THE LAST STORMTROOPER.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Side Scroller 28.8%, Platformer 20%, Sci-fi 13.9%
Isolated is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shooter in which you shoot, shoot and shoot ALIENS!
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Platformer 19%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Indie 6.9%
Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.7%, Platformer 31.1%, Action 18.5%, 2D 8.9%, Adventure 5.7%
Insectophobia is an episodic platformer. It's the story of John and his struggle against monster insects.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, Platformer 27.6%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 4.4%
The videogame industry is in danger! A dishonest organization (A.M.E.) has set out to monopolize the industry and thus control the minds of the players. Developers and distributors have two options: either they take their side or else the market will end up crushing them.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.5%, Platformer 32.1%, Action 16.2%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Wonder Boy Returns Remix is remaked by remix with original Wonder Boy and Wonder Boy Returns Released 13 Oct, 2016 in steam.
Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Side Scroller 30.6%, Action 26%, 2D 5.7%
Chaos Domain is a game about shooting bad people in the face. Apart from that, it is also a run and gun platformer, powered by Unreal Engine. The game is highly influenced by games from 8-bit and 16-bit era, including Contra/Probotector series, as well as titles like Abuse and Doom Troopers.
Why similar: Action 31.9%, Platformer 27.3%, Side Scroller 27%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Indie 5.6%
Aero's Quest is a fast paced side scroller puzzle-platformer where the player have to lead Aero in his quest to save Ariella from the evil Andraus by solving puzzles throughout more than 100 colorful and challenging levels.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.5%, Platformer 30.8%, Action 24.8%, Indie 5.9%
Digital Rose is a 2D action-platforming game that follows the stories of Jeremy, a cybernetic construction worker, and Alex, a blood-wielding vampire, as they venture through the Systema Megastructure.
Why similar: Action 27.1%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Indie 6.5%
Ukrainian Ninja is a multiplayer platformer game for Windows. The Ninja shoots and slashes, using weapons sold by the trader to clear each world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.8%, Platformer 31.6%, Action 27.3%, Indie 8.3%
Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?
Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Action 25.4%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 6.3%
Skull Bullets is a roguelike game with RPG elements. You are a risen from the dead shooter who is trying to get out of the endless forest with the undead. Upgrade your skills, get new weapons and deal with a whole crowd of enemies. Will you be able to get out? It all depends on you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Platformer 30.2%, Action 27%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Revolve is a Physics based Action Platformer. You have no direct control and need to use boosts, gravity & momentum to escape a dystopian world
Why similar: Platformer 35%, Action 34.5%, Sci-fi 22.2%, Indie 8.3%
Prehistorik 2 is a classic platform game where you walk and jump through the levels then whack enemies on the head with a club in your quest for food.
Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Side Scroller 29.2%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 9.1%, 2D 8%
A retro, hardcore 2D arcade game, where every minute of gameplay is unique. Take control of an experimental parasite that infects different mechanical objects, overcomes countless obstacles, and fights powerful bosses to achieve goals set by an unknown puppeteer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.7%, Platformer 30.6%, Action 27.7%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
"A true classic side-scrolling action game! Magical Girl Ibara, born here."
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, Platformer 26.9%, Action 25.1%, Sci-fi 11%, 2D 5.6%
Win The Diamond is a 3d side scroller action adventure sci-fi shooter game. Where, there is a Diamond hidden some where in the Level. The player needs to find the Diamond and collect it, in order to win the Diamond. But collecting it will not be an easy task.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Platformer 28.9%, Action 25.6%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Adventure 2.7%
Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Platformer 29.2%, Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
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: Platformer 29.5%, Side Scroller 26.8%, Action 25.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Indie 5.5%
Introducing Rectangle Guy, a brand new game by The Bare Minimum Studios. Rectangle Guy (game) features Rectangle Guy (character) in this platforming adventure! With many challenging levels and exciting boss fights, there's no shortage of things to do and see in this wacky game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Platformer 27.1%, Action 25%, Adventure 7.5%, 2D 5.7%
A hardcore typing-action voxel platformer where every move requires exact key chords. Press W-A-L-K to move and J-U-M-P to leap up a deadly vertical world. Manage your dash stacks, dodge obstacles, and climb without making a single typo. One missed keystroke sends you plummeting!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33%, Platformer 26.9%, Action 24.6%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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: Side Scroller 36.9%, Platformer 32.3%, Action 28%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection brings together and updates the apeX of 2D action for new and old players alike. The Dual Collection includes both Luminous Avenger iX 1 and 2, with all all DLC included, as well as balance adjustments.
Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Action 25.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Adventure 7.6%
Fueled by rage The Savage plunges into battle wielding his huge axe in a berserk frenzy as he reaps destruction on all who stand in his way.
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Side Scroller 30%, Platformer 26.6%
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: Platformer 35.3%, Side Scroller 30.9%, Action 27.5%, 2D 6.3%
Skinwalker is a hack n’ slash action platformer where you swear allegiance to a formidable beast to save your daughter from a terminal illness. Shapeshift into the creature’s monstrous form and wield untamed wrath in exchange for its freedom and the promise of a cure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.2%, Platformer 26.9%, Action 25.1%, Adventure 7.5%, 2D 6.9%
Join the Asguardian mercenaries to save the Niddhog Sector from a corporate take over! Run, jump, and shoot in this action adventure game. Find sweet guns and armor and put your skills to the test in Identity Sector!
Why similar: Action 28.2%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Platformer 20.4%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Adventure 9%
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Action 30.2%, Platformer 25%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 6.4%
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 29.1%, Platformer 28.2%, Action 22.8%, Sci-fi 8.5%, 2D 5.5%
The action-packed tale of the exiled SNAKEWITCH. Swing and strike your way through cursed areas, battling monsters and freeing possessed creatures along the way. With your snake companion, break into the Academy and discover the true reason that the accursed SNAKEWITCH was banished.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Platformer 28.1%, Action 26.3%, Adventure 7.9%, 2D 4.6%
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 41.6%, Platformer 23.7%, Action 14.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%, 2D 5.1%
"Lacuna/Draft" (ラクナドラフト) は敵を避けながら素早く駆け抜ける緊張・爽快横スクアクションゲームです。
Why similar: Side Scroller 36%, Platformer 29%, Action 25.2%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Action 24.4%, 2D 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Karma Knight is a fast paced 2D side-scrolling platform action game with stylish combat. Find hidden items in the stages, collect different spells, defeat the enemies as you gain more experience and enjoy the overall platform action game style.
Why similar: Action 43.1%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Platformer 13%, Indie 10.2%, Sci-fi 9%
Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?
Why similar: Side Scroller 43.6%, Platformer 26.3%, Action 19.4%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 1.9%
Cold Hill is a 2D pixel art action platformer game. Find your way through dozens of obstacles, jump precisely, fight enemies. Explore forest, caves and mountains. Help people from the forest and find out the truth about who is the real enemy.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.2%, Platformer 32.4%, Action 16%, 2D 8.3%, Adventure 4.1%
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Action 28.3%, Side Scroller 25.2%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 4.6%
A multi-ending 2D action RPG set in an MMORPG world. A story of decisions made by a reclusive protagonist and the mysterious in-game NPC!
Why similar: Side Scroller 44%, Platformer 26.5%, Action 17.3%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 3.6%
Lose your patience, peace and tranquility, trying to save Hat Man from the most dangerous cave in the world.
Why similar: Platformer 34%, Side Scroller 31.2%, Action 17.9%, 2D 7.7%, Adventure 5.6%
Daydreamer is a classic platformer focused around Boss fights, blowing up Aliens and Robots, and using speed and abilities to evade attacks as you traverse mind-blowing alien landscapes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Platformer 25.2%, Action 23.6%, Sci-fi 13.1%, 2D 6.2%
Demon Slayer - Set in the year 2075, when dark demons have invaded the world and threaten all of humanity. You will play the role of the leader of a group of killers, whose goal is to destroy demons and collect their analyzes to ensure the survival of humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Platformer 28.1%, Action 24.2%, Adventure 8.8%, 2D 5.4%
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 30.5%, Platformer 26.2%, Action 22%, Sci-fi 11.5%, 2D 6.4%
Night of the Assassins - you will find yourself in the role of a mysterious killer, able to manipulate the shadow and hide in it in order to approach your enemies unnoticed. Your character is a master of stealth and the art of assassination, who is legendary.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.4%, Platformer 29.7%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 9%, Indie 2.2%
Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.
Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Action 28.1%, Indie 5.7%