- #1 Dangerous Bullets
97% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Action 14%, RPG 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Retro 10.6%
- #2 Prison Run and Gun
96% matchVery Positive91% of 530 reviews2016
Dev: Quantized Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.
Why similar: Action 27.3%, Platformer 27.1%, Retro 16.7%, Indie 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #3 JAILBREAKER
95% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Awfy
Windows · Linux
A punishing, one-button platformer about escaping prison. Test your skills and intellect as you ascend a tower of hand-crafted challenges. Jump, fly, slide up walls, float in bubbles and perform somersaults; all with the press of a single button. Reach the paramount. Reach.
Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, 2D Platformer 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Linear 13.9%, Action 9%
- #4 Madness
96% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.
Why similar: RPG 25.2%, Action 23.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Indie 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #5 Freedom Fall
94% matchVery Positive92% of 389 reviews2014
Dev: Stirfire Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.
Why similar: Platformer 47.4%, Action 27.2%, Indie 21.3%, 2D 4%
- #6 Beard Blade
94% matchVery Positive87% of 151 reviews2021
Dev: Glovebox Games LLC
Windows
Run and jump through tropical 16-bit locales as you fend off foes with the power of Branson's shapeshifting beard. Visit the barber to toughen your scruff with new abilities and confront the thieving Smuglins.
Why similar: Platformer 28%, 2D Platformer 25.3%, Action 15.1%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #7 Prison City
93% matchVery Positive83% of 179 reviews2023
Dev: Retroware
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.
Why similar: Platformer 23.8%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Retro 15.3%, Linear 15.2%, Action 10.8%
- #8 Stray Savior
92% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Gustav
Windows
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: Platformer 30.5%, 2D Platformer 22.8%, Action 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Linear 8%
- #9 SHINOBI NON GRATA
90% matchVery Positive99% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: Studio PICOPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.9%, Retro 21.2%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, 2D 6.2%
- #10 Powernaut VANGARDT
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: ConfoundGreatJob
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Retro 16.3%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
- #11 The Prism
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 252 reviews2015
Dev: Nikhil. TPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A 2D Puzzle platformer about 2 Pixels trying to gain their path to freedom. It focuses on art, music and game play in their vibrant world...and prison...
Why similar: Platformer 54%, Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Indie 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #12 Double Down
87% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Burndown Studios
Windows
Double Down is a roguelike FPS for high-octane high rollers. Smash robots and spin slots to win powerful upgrades, and make your way through growing waves of enemies to face The House and take back the casino.
Why similar: Action 53%, Pixel Graphics 26.8%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #13 Fighters Unleashed
89% matchMixed57% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Fighters Unleashed is an old school Beat'em up game with a modern look and feel, combos, ninjas, soldiers, zombies, and more. Are you good enought to unleash your power ??
Why similar: Action 62.2%, Indie 37.8%
- #14 Pixel Fodder
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: WachaPub: wacha.ru
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pixel Fodder is a old school platformer with a fully destructible world, a large choise of characters, incredible dynamics and gigaliters of 8-bit meat.
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Indie 17.8%, 2D 11.5%
- #15 Jet Gunner
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 627 reviews2014
Dev: Sinclair Strange
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Action 28.5%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 10.3%
- #16 Space Gladiators: The Hole
86% matchVery Positive87% of 155 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Platformer 61.3%, Action 20.9%, 2D 14%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #17 Death Fungeon
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 693 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom.
Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Arcade 20.2%, Retro 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Indie 11.2%
- #18 Unchained
83% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Double Time Studios
Windows · Mac
Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Action 22%, Retro 21%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Violent 14.5%, Arcade 13.9%
- #19 Plasma Puncher
85% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: TomatotrapPub: Dragon Lord Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plasma Puncher is an action-brawler taking place at a cellular level! As the last standing white blood cell, you must destroy the virulent army of microbes that invaded the bloodstream, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and special attacks! It's all about punching amoebas into oblivion, baby!
Why similar: Arcade 34%, Action 21.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Indie 13.9%, 2D 11.4%
- #20 Penimorta
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 268 reviews2021
Dev: 0Dark&Nerdy
Windows · Mac
You are a Wizard. Being imprisoned in Penimorta, a maximum security prison, has little appeal. Naturally, you've decided to bust out. The problem is... between every floor of Penimorta is a Corporeal Beast. Can you escape?
Why similar: Retro 23.8%, Linear 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Action 19.5%, 2D 11.2%
- #21 Space Gladiators
82% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Action 40.7%, Indie 27.4%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #22 Shadowcrypt
84% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Action 29.1%, Indie 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #23 One Gun Guy
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.
Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Retro 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 10.8%
- #24 Mastema: Out of Hell
82% matchMixed61% of 145 reviews2017
Dev: Oscar CelestiniPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You don't know who you are, where you are and why you are here, you know just thing, you want to survive and get out of HELL!
Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Violent 31.7%, Action 20.1%, Indie 13.8%
- #25 Loop-Loop DX
79% matchVery Positive98% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Carpenter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.
Why similar: Action 54%, Indie 37.6%, 2D 8.4%
- #26 >SYS//PURGE_
77% matchVery Positive89% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: tomo2515x
Windows
>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.
Why similar: Action 43.9%, Retro 20.7%, Violent 19.5%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #27 Blitz Breaker
80% matchVery Positive88% of 152 reviews2016
Dev: Boncho Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A simple, fast paced platformer with one small change: Your character can't run. Play as an adorable robot named Blitz and help it escape the factory it was built in. The only problem is, it seems like everything is trying to break you!
Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, Action 25.8%, Indie 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, 2D 5.5%
- #28 Fist Slash: Of Ultimate Fury
81% matchMixed68% of 110 reviews2015
Dev: Sinclair StrangePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Part man, part blade, all badass – help Fist Slash defeat the evil Dr. X and recover the mystical mirror shards before they're used to wreak ultimate destruction on the world!
Why similar: Action 26.4%, Platformer 22.7%, Indie 20.4%, Retro 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%
- #29 Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out
74% matchVery Positive85% of 3,360 reviews2025
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Too long in this prison, time to get out of here. Pull the carpet and start digging with a teaspoon. Watch out for the guard, sell him the junk you find. Trade toilet paper with the prisoners. Get better items and improve your stats. Expand the tunnel, use glow sticks and dynamite. Will you escape?
Why similar: Action 80.8%, Singleplayer 19.2%
- #30 Venture Kid
79% matchVery Positive83% of 228 reviews2018
Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Action 22.8%, Retro 16.6%, Indie 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
- #31 Mechanic Escape
78% matchVery Positive85% of 794 reviews2014
Dev: Slak GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!
Why similar: Platformer 53.1%, Action 23.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #32 Destructivator 2
77% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 19.9%, Retro 11.8%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #33 Project: R.E.B.O.O.T 2
78% matchMixed53% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Meet the continuation of the hardcore platformer Project: R.E.B.O.O.T!
Why similar: Action 27.5%, Platformer 26.7%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Linear 10.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #34 The Glitch Prison
76% matchMostly Negative34% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: rentaka
Windows
Use the glitch you have discovered to break out of jail!
Why similar: Action 77.5%, Indie 16.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #35 Incaved Runner
72% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: DualWielded
Windows · Linux
Escape a concealed, mutated monster that's disrupting your scavenging. Master running, jumping, swinging, shooting and combining upgrades to end up as the powerful beast you once feared, turning the cave system from a nightmarish hollow into a playground.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.8%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Platformer 12.5%
- #36 League of Evil
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2016
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
League of Evil is an action game where you, as a bionic super agent take on the mission to defeat the League of Evil. Use your acrobatic skills to punch your way through levels filled with deadly traps and defeat your enemies. The world is counting on you!
Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Action 31.1%, Indie 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
- #37 Rising Hell - Prologue
75% matchVery Positive82% of 117 reviews2020
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Welcome to the first layer of hell! Climb out from the ever-changing abyss while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons in this vertical platformer rogue-lite.
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Violent 20%, Indie 19.9%, Arcade 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #38 Blood Harvest 3
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 216 reviews2018
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Platformer 24.8%, Action 21.4%, Indie 13.5%, Retro 11.8%, Violent 11.4%
- #39 Run Dude
74% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Skull Box Games
Windows
Hardcore, bloody platformer with a simple dude.
Why similar: Violent 25.4%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 21.6%, Indie 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #40 Pogo Rogue
70% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Platformer 35.8%, 2D Platformer 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 13.1%, 2D 6.1%
- #41 Abort, Retry, Fail
73% matchVery Positive89% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Manpukuken Ramen
Windows
Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98?
Why similar: Action 41.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, 2D 20.6%, Indie 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #42 Prison Simulator
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,515 reviews2021
Dev: Baked Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Get a taste of prison life! Become a prison guard and deal with dangerous convicts. Prison management, lots of daily activities. Will you become the best guard in history? Or maybe you'll turn into the worst scumbag this Prison has ever seen?
Why similar: RPG 61.8%, Action 30.8%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #43 NETHER HEROES
69% matchVery Positive90% of 765 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 30.6%, 2D Platformer 26%, Action 12.9%, Linear 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #44 Dungeon Escape
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 912 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, Retro 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 11.3%
- #45 ChronoBreach
72% matchVery Positive97% of 262 reviews2019
Dev: UpsilonGames
Windows
A deadly factory surrounds you. The manipulation of time is necessary to escape this underground facility. Use your wit, your laser blaster, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph!
Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Action 24.9%, Indie 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #46 Ikeda : The Scrap Hunter E.P.
73% matchMixed70% of 144 reviews2019
Dev: Trent KaniugaPub: Aquatic Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Wall jump and slash your way through the remains of Facility 32 as legendary Scrap Hunter Iggy Ikeda in this super-tight action platformer with collectibles.
Why similar: Platformer 47.6%, Action 28.9%, Indie 19.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #47 Cave Crawler
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,121 reviews2022
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.
Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Linear 13.5%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #48 Revenge of the shadow ninja
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Varvarik
Windows
Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.
Why similar: Platformer 48%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Action 17%, Indie 8%, 2D 5.6%
- #49 The Escapists
68% matchVery Positive90% of 16,182 reviews2015
Dev: Mouldy Toof StudiosPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.9%, RPG 15.3%, Action 15.1%, 2D 13.9%, Indie 12.6%
- #50 Ninja Hanrei
70% matchVery Positive84% of 276 reviews2020
Dev: DynKen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.
Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, 2D Platformer 23%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Indie 6.9%
- #51 Atomic Owl
67% matchVery Positive90% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Monster TheaterPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Linux
You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.
Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Linear 15.6%, Retro 11.9%, Action 10.3%
- #52 The Seeker
71% matchVery Positive83% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: VisualTech48Pub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to the Seeker! Run, hide and hack in this indie top-down game that gives a whole new meaning to the word "random!" Explore a virtually infinite number of levels as you avoid dangerous turrets, enemies and alarms. Find the exit to destroy the AI and avenge all of humanity!
Why similar: Action 68.3%, Indie 31.7%
- #53 Molemen Must Die!
71% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Mokomoto
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Molemen Must Die is a game of huge bombs and revenge gone wrong, fighting for the honor of your temper-tantrum President. Deliver a bomb to the center of the Earth in this action arcade epic, inspired by your favorite B-grade action flicks. Get ready to fail in the name of Presidential pride!
Why similar: Platformer 26.8%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 18.8%, Indie 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #54 Hardcore and Death
66% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.
Why similar: Platformer 47.9%, 2D Platformer 28.2%, Action 8.3%, Indie 7.9%, 2D 6.7%
- #55 Owinka Shooter
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 863 reviews2022
Dev: Owinka
Windows
Owinka Shooter throws you into an action packed mad-dash through an evil facility. Get ready to fight for your escape!
Why similar: Action 44.2%, Arcade 43.5%, Indie 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #56 Kick Ass Commandos
68% matchVery Positive93% of 426 reviews2016
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!
Why similar: Action 28.1%, Retro 18.9%, Indie 17.8%, Violent 17%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%
- #57 Cave Crawler 2
65% matchVery Positive90% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.
Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, Linear 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 9.2%
- #58 Candellum
61% matchVery Positive97% of 354 reviews2026
Dev: Out of Seats StudioPub: ISART DIGITAL
Windows
Play as a candle warrior fighting to keep your flame alive in a world where fire means life and death. Steal wax from enemies to survive, wield your flame tactically in intense hack-and-slash combat, and uncover the dark secrets of a dormant wax factory filled with danger !
Why similar: Action 50.7%, Indie 24.7%, Linear 21.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #59 Korwin The Game
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Zbigniew OchmanPub: Wolfiesoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Old-school 2D platform game. You play as a warrior for freedom in the fight against hordes of socialists. 19 models enemies. 12 levels.
Why similar: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%
- #60 Stealth Bastard Deluxe
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,221 reviews2012
Dev: Curve StudiosPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life.
Why similar: Platformer 59.8%, Action 15.2%, Indie 15%, 2D 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 3%