Games Like Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.7%, Platformer 23%, 2D 8.4%, Beat 'em up 3%, Wrestling 2.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's combat mechanics and platforming challenges with even more polish and humor.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Platformer 28.7%, 2D 7.8%, Beat 'em up 1.9%, Action 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on fluid, combo-based combat within a beautiful, hand-drawn Metroidvania world.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.9%, Platformer 24.8%, 2D 8%, Action 0.5%, Adventure 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished Metroidvania that focuses on satisfying movement and gradual ability progression in a distinct, stylized world.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.6%, Platformer 25.7%, 2D 6.7%, Action 0.6%, Side Scroller 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, vibrant Metroidvania that emphasizes platforming and ability-based exploration similar to the Guacamelee experience.

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: Metroidvania 61.8%, Platformer 29.5%, 2D 7.3%, Action 0.3%, Side Scroller 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a perfect blend of platforming, exploration, and character-driven charm that mirrors the lighthearted tone of Guacamelee.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.7%, Platformer 27%, 2D 9.7%, Difficult 0.5%, 2D Platformer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed action-platforming with a witty sense of humor and a transition into a sprawling Metroidvania map.

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: Platformer 76.1%, 2D 19.4%, Difficult 1.1%, Side Scroller 0.9%, Action 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D platforming that captures the same retro-inspired charm and tight controls found in Guacamelee.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.6%, Platformer 22.3%, 2D 8.2%, Difficult 0.9%, Side Scroller 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, immersive Metroidvania experience with precise combat and a vast world to explore.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 76.2%, 2D 14.2%, Local Co-Op 3.4%, 4 Player Local 1.7%, Co-op 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers top-tier 2D platforming and local co-op gameplay with a vibrant, artistic style that feels very similar to Guacamelee.

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: Metroidvania 76.1%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D 5.6%, Action 0.3%, Indie 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style Metroidvania that excels at rewarding players with new tools and abilities for exploration.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.7%, Platformer 28.2%, 2D 4.5%, Difficult 0.6%, Side Scroller 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly fluid movement and platforming mechanics set within a visually stunning, interconnected environment.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.9%, Platformer 25%, 2D 10.2%, Difficult 1.1%, Funny 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, high-intensity 2D combat that rewards skill and movement mastery.

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 72.3%, Platformer 26.2%, Side Scroller 0.8%, Action 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Metroidvania that focuses on exploration and unlocking new areas through combat and traversal upgrades.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 84%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D 2.4%, Side Scroller 0.6%, Action 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, combat-focused Metroidvania experience with a wide variety of abilities and character customization.

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: Metroidvania 71.5%, Platformer 18.2%, 2D 8.5%, Action 0.5%, Side Scroller 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A compact and stylish Metroidvania that delivers a focused, high-quality experience with satisfying combat.

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: Metroidvania 69.9%, Platformer 20.3%, 2D 7.6%, Action 0.6%, Side Scroller 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-platforming with a strong narrative and creative boss fights in a world that encourages exploration.

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Platformer 46.5%, 2D 26.2%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Local Co-Op 4.7%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the 2D beat-'em-up combat style that serves as the foundation for Guacamelee's action.

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.6%, Platformer 23.3%, 2D 7.7%, 2D Platformer 0.6%, Action 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that incorporates Metroidvania-style progression and a vibrant, energetic art style.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.2%, Platformer 24%, 2D 7.9%, Difficult 0.7%, Side Scroller 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, combat-heavy Metroidvania that emphasizes large-scale encounters and fluid movement.

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Platformer 37.6%, 2D 7.8%, Difficult 0.6%, Side Scroller 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer with Metroidvania elements that relies on unique physics-based mechanics for navigation.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 72.9%, 2D 20.6%, Difficult 2%, 2D Platformer 1.9%, Action 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features stylish, fast-paced 2D action where precision and combat flow are the primary focus.

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Platformer 32.6%, 2D 6.5%, Action 0.3%, Adventure 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of mining, exploration, and platforming.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.9%, Platformer 17.6%, 2D 9.6%, Difficult 1.1%, Local Co-Op 1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging Metroidvania that offers deep combat mechanics and a dark, interconnected world to traverse.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Platformer 60.6%, 2D 26.3%, Local Co-Op 5.2%, Co-op 2.7%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers chaotic, action-heavy 2D gameplay with a strong emphasis on local co-op and destructible environments.

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: Platformer 73.4%, 2D 18.2%, Difficult 3.6%, 2D Platformer 2%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more precision-focused, it offers some of the best 2D platforming movement mechanics available on Steam.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Platformer 78.1%, 2D 15%, Local Co-Op 3.1%, Difficult 2%, Indie 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic platformer that emphasizes exploration and mastery of movement within a procedurally generated world.

A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

Why similar: Platformer 75.1%, Adventure 22.1%, Difficult 1%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique first-person platformer that focuses on fluid movement and traversal through a fantastical world.

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

Why similar: Platformer 66.5%, 2D 21.5%, Local Co-Op 4.1%, Difficult 2.9%, Side Scroller 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that features a world-shifting mechanic to navigate complex levels.

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 70.6%, 2D 12.2%, Local Co-Op 5.2%, Cartoony 2.7%, Difficult 2.4%

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Platformer 77%, 2D 16.8%, Difficult 3.1%, Action 1.1%, Side Scroller 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, retro-inspired 2D action experience for players who enjoy demanding platforming.

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Platformer 25.3%, 2D 4.8%, Beat 'em up 2.2%, Local Co-Op 1.2%

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

Why similar: Platformer 47.2%, Metroidvania 40%, 2D 11%, Action 0.7%, Funny 0.6%

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: Metroidvania 60.3%, Platformer 33.1%, 2D 5.3%, Action 0.3%, Funny 0.3%

Divide By Sheep is a mind-bending math puzzler about friendship and slicing sheep in half with lasers. The Grim Reaper flooded the world, and it's up to you to save critters stranded on islands. Insane math skills required.

Why similar: 2D 47.6%, Funny 15.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Indie 11%, Adventure 8.8%

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Platformer 65.1%, 2D 21%, Local Co-Op 4.7%, Co-op 2%, Side Scroller 1.8%

Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.

Why similar: Platformer 93.4%, Action 2.5%, Adventure 1.7%, Funny 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer!

Why similar: Platformer 70.1%, 2D 20.5%, Difficult 2.1%, Funny 1.9%, Action 1.8%

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: Platformer 76.4%, 2D 13%, Local Co-Op 5%, Co-op 2%, Action 1.7%

Kabounce™ is the multiplayer pinball sport game where you are the ball. Experience fast-paced online arena combat, rack up combos and points and score to win. Take the action offline with single player time-attack parkour modes!

Why similar: Action 39%, Co-op 26.3%, Indie 19.6%, 4 Player Local 15.1%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Platformer 49.2%, 2D 26.6%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Local Co-Op 5.2%, Side Scroller 2.7%

Hold onto your head with Headsnatchers, a stupidly hectic up-to-4-player local and online multiplayer party-game where you snatch your friends’ heads to come out victorious. Because, let’s face it, you’ll do anything to win.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, 4 Player Local 29.2%, Funny 12.6%, Colorful 9.4%, Action 9%

Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.3%, Platformer 25.6%, 2D 9.4%, Local Co-Op 1.5%, Difficult 0.8%

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: Metroidvania 64.2%, Platformer 29.5%, 2D 4.8%, Side Scroller 0.5%, Action 0.4%

With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.

Why similar: Platformer 58.3%, 2D 27.3%, Local Co-Op 5.3%, Co-op 1.7%, Difficult 1.7%

• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Co-op 21.1%, Action 12.4%, Cartoony 7.2%, Adventure 7%

Goat of Duty is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter where goats armed to the horns bleat face to face in a relentless deathmatch. Ram and troll your friends, own the craziest goatstumes, and put your skills to the test in the quirkiest FPS ever. Are you ready to become the GOAT of goats?

Why similar: Funny 60.1%, Action 39.9%

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Why similar: Platformer 67.1%, 2D 15.8%, Local Co-Op 3.8%, 4 Player Local 3.2%, Difficult 2.5%

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.6%, Platformer 30.1%, 2D 6.1%, Action 0.4%, Difficult 0.3%

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 66.1%, 2D 26.5%, Local Co-Op 2.1%, Side Scroller 1.4%, Colorful 1.2%

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: Metroidvania 68.9%, Platformer 24.7%, 2D 5.3%, Funny 0.3%, 2D Platformer 0.3%

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 71%, Platformer 22.8%, 2D 4.3%, Difficult 1%, Action 0.2%

As Leon, the world’s most dangerous bounty hunter, you embark on a mission to slay the world’s weirdest creatures, and save a girl from an awful marriage.

Why similar: Action 35.7%, Indie 28.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Funny 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!

Why similar: 2D 87.6%, Action 5.2%, Indie 3.2%, Adventure 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Platformer 72.4%, 2D 16.9%, Local Co-Op 3.5%, Cartoony 1.7%, 4 Player Local 1.1%

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.7%, Platformer 21.6%, 2D 10.5%, Co-op 6.9%, Local Co-Op 5.2%

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and the first-ever four-player co-op experience with Lara Croft.

Why similar: Platformer 62%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 8.5%, Action 5.9%, 4 Player Local 4.8%

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: 2D 50.4%, Beat 'em up 18.6%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, 4 Player Local 7.5%, Co-op 4.8%

TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

Why similar: Platformer 66.4%, 2D 17.2%, Local Co-Op 6.6%, 4 Player Local 4.3%, Action 2%

Estranged: The Departure follows the story of a fisherman, stranded on a mysterious island during a violent storm. Little does he know his adventure has just begun, and the island is home to more than it first seems.

Why similar: Action 45.8%, Adventure 28.8%, Indie 23.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%