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Games Like Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum

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

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Garbage Pail Kids are back in this Long-Lost, All-New platforming adventure. Featuring four playable characters, six secret-filled levels, and a trading-card system, Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum is a throwback to the golden era of 80s gaming.

Reviews: Positive — 90% — of 48 reviews
Released: 2022-10-25
Developer: Retrotainment Games
Publisher: iam8bit Presents
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    Apogee's bash'em and smash'em adventure plunges Johnny Dash into the evil Underworld of Count Chuck, when his dog Tex is kidnapped by Count Chuck along with hundreds of other dogs & cats! Guide Johnny through the Count's gruesome schemes, rescue all the pets, and end this nightmare once and for all!

    Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  2. #2 Annalynn
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 643 reviews2021
    Dev: Cruise Elroy
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Annalynn is a 2D platformer made in the style of arcade games from the early '80s. Collect the coins, grab the bonus foods, and turn the tables with blinding rubies! Think you've got what it takes to go for the high score?

    Why similar: 1980s 26.9%, Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

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    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 415 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Why similar: Platformer 26.8%, Retro 22.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 13%

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    95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: OrangepixelPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A "punishing" 90's inspired platformer with retro looks, retro gameplay, and VERY challenging run and jump action. Can you manage to survive the normal levels, and unlock the 10 secret temple levels ?

    Why similar: 1980s 28.2%, Retro 14.8%, Old School 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 9.6%

  5. #5 Fallen Leaf
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 274 reviews2024
    Dev: Delta Shore Games
    Windows

    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 21.3%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

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    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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: 1980s 23.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

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    93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Medaverse Studio
    Windows · Mac

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  8. #8 Beard Blade
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 149 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.

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    91% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
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    Windows

    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 24.3%, 1980s 19.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 14.8%, Retro 8.7%

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    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 8-Bit Resurrection
    Windows

    An 8-bit styled platform game.

    Why similar: 1980s 28.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 17.4%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

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    90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Lazaros Dinakis
    Windows · Mac

    Super Retro World is a 2D platformer which is based on the idea of classic platform handheld console games like Super Mario Land.

    Why similar: 1980s 21.3%, Platformer 15.3%, Retro 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11%

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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    BeatBox Runner is a retro platformer with a twist: switch states to survive its unique series of traps and challenges.

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    88% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2021
    Dev: Le Club des SacsPub: Tell Me Films
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair StrangePub: Scarlet Moon Games
    Windows

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    87% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2022
    Dev: Tunermaxx Media GmbH
    Windows

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    Windows

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    86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    84% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Foxy Boxy Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Dev: WhiskerFjords
    Windows

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    81% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    79% matchPositive98% of 42 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    75% matchVery Positive97% of 281 reviews2024
    Dev: SmellyFrog
    Windows

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    79% matchNo user reviews
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    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Dev: JoyMasher
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    75% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: CasuRae
    Windows

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    72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
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    73% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Squidlit Ink.
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews2022
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    Windows

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    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
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    69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
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    68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
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    67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
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    70% matchNo user reviews2024
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    63% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2024
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