Games Like Freedom Planet

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 27%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the original's combat and movement systems while expanding the world and character roster.

Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29%, Platformer 18.3%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Classic 11.4% ★, Retro 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the primary inspiration for the original's movement, this title offers the definitive classic high-speed platforming experience.

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.4%, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Retro 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the frantic, high-speed energy and expressive, cartoony art style of the seed game perfectly.

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Platformer 26.5%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Retro 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the high-speed momentum and platforming intensity that fans of the original will immediately recognize.

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 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title features tight, combat-focused platforming that feels like a modern evolution of classic action-platformer mechanics.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Platformer 27%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished blend of platforming, combat, and character-driven charm that aligns well with the seed game's tone.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Platformer 20%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a deep, story-driven action-platformer experience with beautiful pixel art and varied combat encounters.

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: Platformer 24.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced platforming with a diverse array of combat abilities that mirror the feel of the seed game's action.

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%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast, stylish action-platforming with a heavy emphasis on unique combat abilities and anime-inspired aesthetics.

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title shares the same energetic, combat-focused platforming DNA and charming monster-girl aesthetic.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Platformer 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends bullet-hell combat with exploration-heavy platforming, offering a high-octane experience for fans of fast action.

Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44%, Platformer 21.3%, Female Protagonist 21%, Action 6.7%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that emphasizes speed and quick reflexes in a vibrant, retro-inspired world.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Platformer 20.7%, Action 15.3%, Classic 11.2% ★, Difficult 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: These games provide the challenging, combat-heavy 2D platforming foundation that inspired the genre's modern iterations.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Difficult 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced combat and unique time-manipulation mechanics that make for a thrilling action-platforming experience.

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Platformer 23.6%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Side Scroller 6.4%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and accessible action-platformer that captures the same lighthearted, adventurous spirit.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Retro 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled action game that demands precision and rewards aggressive playstyles.

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, combat-focused platformer that prioritizes constant action and fluid movement.

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: Platformer 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Retro 12%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that focuses on tight combat and challenging stage design.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Retro 10.8%, Difficult 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This platformer features a unique world-shifting mechanic and a high-energy soundtrack that keeps the pace fast.

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: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Platformer 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 9.3%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-focused, it offers the same high-quality pixel art and satisfying combat mechanics found in the best platformers.

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Platformer 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-platformer that focuses on fast-paced combat and a wide variety of weapon upgrades.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%

Why You'll Like It: A charming retro platformer that emphasizes exploration and clever use of abilities to navigate its world.

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 18.8%, Indie 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique grappling mechanic that makes movement and combat feel distinct and fast-paced.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Platformer 23.1%, Classic 13.9% ★, Retro 10%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive series for fast-paced, dash-heavy action platforming that heavily influenced the genre.

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Difficult 10.8%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer that emphasizes precision movement and boss combat for players seeking a challenge.

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, 2D 4.5%, Cute 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, polished entry in the series that balances exploration with satisfying combat and platforming.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.7%, Platformer 20.2%, Retro 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a short but incredibly intense action-platforming experience with fluid movement and combat.

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Retro 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-platformer that features a female protagonist and challenging combat encounters.

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Retro 6.9%, Classic 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled action platformer that provides a challenging experience similar to classic 16-bit action games.

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Platformer 31.6%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 7.1%

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Difficult 7.9%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Retro 7.9%, 2D 5.5%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Retro 4.8%

A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.8%, Fast-Paced 19.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 8.1%, Action 8%

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 40%, Retro 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 13%, Indie 7.5%

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31%, Platformer 28.3%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D 4.8%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 44%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.4%

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Platformer 38.7%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 5.4%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action 7.4%

In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

Why similar: Platformer 42.7%, Female Protagonist 30.3%, Action 9.7%, Anime 8.3%, Adventure 3.6%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Platformer 33%, Retro 9.7%, Action 5.4%, Indie 5.4%

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Retro 14.3%, Action 8.7%, 2D 8.2%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Difficult 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Platformer 28.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 11.5%, Indie 8.1%

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Retro 11.9%, Action 8.8%, Anime 6.1%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 33.8%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Retro 16.5%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 8.7%

Boki can copy the special abilities of any foe and then combine up to 3 of them into a unique super-weapon! Blast through hordes of evil robots in cyberspace, while training to become a superhero!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Platformer 22.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.6%

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, 2D 9%, Action 7.8%, Indie 5.8%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 57.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 10.4%, 2D 8.9%, Funny 2.6%

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, Fast-Paced 17%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Difficult 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

Why similar: Platformer 36.4%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Retro 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Cute 6.2%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Retro 10%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.2%

Challenge yourself and master 4 Distinct worlds with 66 finely tuned level screens and climb to the top of the Steam Leaderboards in this retro pixel art speedrunning platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Fast-Paced 22.1%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!

Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action 5.2%, Indie 4.4%

Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!

Why similar: Platformer 55.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Indie 8.1%, 2D 6.9%, Action 4.5%