
Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Platformer.

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Guns of Fury
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!

Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
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: Metroidvania 41.4%, Platformer 19%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.5%, Indie 7.8%
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Platformer 22.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 13.2%, 2D 7.1%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Action 26.2%, Platformer 23.7%, Shooter 19.8%, Indie 18.3%, 2D 12%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Action 70.9%, Platformer 29.1%
Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.
Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 16.7%, 2D 10.3%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Action 40.4%, Platformer 28.7%, Shooter 19.4%, 2D 11.4%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Shooter 27.5%, Action 26.2%, 2D 11.2%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Indie 31.6%, Shooter 19.3%, 2D 5.7%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Action 42.5%, Indie 36.9%, Platformer 14%, 2D 6.6%
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: Action 38.1%, Platformer 24.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 15.5%, 2D 5%
Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 17.5%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 10.1%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Action 22.2%, Shooter 21%, Indie 16.4%, 2D 9.5%
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.
Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 17.4%, 2D 11.6%, Indie 10.1%
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, Action 28.7%, Shooter 25.7%, Indie 15.6%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Neon Hardcorps is a fast paced top down action shooter, inspired by games such as Contra, Metal Slug, Super Turrican, Cybernator, Realm and Doom Troopers.
Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 10.5%
Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.
GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!
Why similar: Platformer 47.3%, Indie 24.5%, Action 20.6%, 2D 7.7%
Gunjitsu is a fast-paced platform shooter with grappling hooks, rocket launchers, guns and grenades! Kill your opponents or race them for the fastest time. Inspirations from old platform shooters gives Gunjitsu a classic feel while modern tech takes it to a new level of frantic action!
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Action 32.3%, 2D 17.5%
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!
Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Action 22.6%, Indie 15.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Adventure 11.9%
Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.
Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Action 26.5%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 18.9%
Steelborn - is a run and gun platformer game inspired by the classics and made by a team of Abuse, Ranger-X, Contra, Metal Slug, Blaster Master and H.E.R.O fans.
Why similar: Platformer 41.4%, Action 23.6%, Adventure 21%, 2D 14.1%
A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!
Why similar: Shooter 29.2%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 15.9%, 2D 10.7%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 12%, Indie 10.9%
Get your weapons ready for the ultimate action game! Metal Commando combines the adrenaline of platform-style games with the action of 2d shooters. What are you waiting for? Start Metal Commando now and let the shooting begin
Why similar: Action 24.7%, Platformer 24.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 14.7%, 2D 14.2%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action 35.3%, Indie 24.5%, Platformer 22%, 2D 15.3%, Adventure 3%
GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.
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 52.7%, Platformer 26.5%, Indie 20.8%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Action 27.7%, Platformer 27.5%, Shooter 20.8%, Adventure 14.7%, 2D 9.2%
Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Action 37.4%, Indie 24.6%, Shooter 23.4%, 2D 14.6%
99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's.
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Shooter 20.3%, Adventure 16.4%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D 10.3%
Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!
Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Action 27.3%, Shooter 24.3%, Indie 8.6%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Action 28.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 11.5%, Platformer 8.3%
Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.
Why similar: Platformer 47.4%, Action 30.2%, Adventure 22.4%
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Indie 27.9%, Platformer 24.9%, 2D 10%
Random Heroes is an action-packed 2D side-scroller platformer. Blast through this action-adventure hero shooter inspired by classic retro games, and stop an alien invasion by teaming up with a bunch of, Random Heroes.
Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Shooter 25.2%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 14.2%, 2D 11.1%
Escape failed! All we have left is our will to survive, the endless hordes of enemies, and enough bullets to rip them all to shreds. Blazing trail. Vertical co-op shooter, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay.
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 14.8%, Indie 11%
Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! Multiple playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items!
Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, Shooter 23.6%, Action 20.3%, Adventure 20%, 2D 8.3%
EXPLORE-EQUIP-ESCAPE!With its potent blend of twin-stick shooting, exploration and customization, HEXODIUS invites players to explore the vast complex, equip their drone with powerful items and upgrades, and ultimately escape the clutches of the deadly enemy droids in a blaze of laser fire!
Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Platformer 42%, Action 23.4%, Adventure 20.8%, 2D 13.9%
A-Gents is the squad of highly trained operatives and bounty hunters. Join Sean and Emma in this dynamic, non-stop-action game. Storm the compounds of contraband dealers and smugglers around the globe, and collect goodies.
Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!
Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!
Why similar: Action 100%
Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Adventure 20.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Indie 15.7%, Action 14.3%
Super Treasure Arena is a frantic, retro-inspired arena shooter for up to 4 players, where collecting and stealing loot from your opponents is the key to victory.
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 14.8%, Action 12.6%, Platformer 10.5%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Platformer 48.8%, Action 35%, 2D 16.1%
Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 10.8%, 2D 5.5%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Action 29.4%, Platformer 25.3%, Shooter 19.4%, Indie 16.6%, 2D 9.3%
Take to the stars and smuggle, shoot, scavenge and steal your way to wealth and glory! Cashtronauts is fast-paced space capitalism at its finest. How are you going to make your millions?