60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Side Scroller, Platformer.
Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.
Zagu Espionage
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Jet Gunner: Refueled
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Shooter 10.4%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Shooter 13%, Platformer 9%
A modern take on run-and-gun platformers inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Explore hostile alien worlds, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, return stronger to uncover new secrets and battle colossal bosses in relentless arcade action.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Metroidvania 10%, Platformer 9.8%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12%, Shooter 10.4%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Aliens 14.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.7%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Arcade 8.4%
In this 2D action platformer, you'll play as a humanoid reptile and save the planet and your people from an evil corporation! Reach the control center and activate the self-destruct mechanism! It won't be easy, as there are plenty of traps, obstacles, and heavily armed guards in your way!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Aliens 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
Run, gun, and platform your way through the 4 seasons, shotgunning, freezing, and burning your foes along the way. Light animals on fire, get eaten by flowers, crush baby spiders underfoot, featuring an interactive world, competent physics, and custom death animations for all you freaks out there.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, Aliens 12.5%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.4%
Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.1%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Linear 8%
Chaotic Loop is a little game, where your objective is to complete the level you choose, also everytime you play something in the game will change and this makes the loop of finishing the level chaotic.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22.2% ★, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Don't tick him off! After losing everything he loved, Kevin returns as a raging cyborg. Unleash chaos with devastatingly diverse combat suits in this explosive, high-speed action platformer!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 17.8% ★, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Aliens 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
In the world of Eden Gamma, find clues and let your gun do the talking in this side scrolling cybperpunk action-platformer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Metroidvania 16.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Cyberpunk 10.4%
A brutal action game set in a collapsing sci-fi nightmare. Battle biomechanical mutants, traverse shifting landscapes, and uncover fragments of your lost mind as you descend into a twisted post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 10.3%
Captain Galactic is a colorful retro sci-fi platformer where you ride a hoverboard through strange alien worlds, collect crystals, unlock abilities and items, dodge deadly traps, and blast enemies with your phaser.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 14.1%, Aliens 10.6%, Futuristic 8.1%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12%, Shooter 10.8%
Gather 3 friends and join the Star Hauler. Shoot, destroy, explode and have fun in a fun and challenging local co-op mode.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 19.5% ★, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Aliens 11.3%, Platformer 9.2%
Blast your way through a thrilling adventure that brings back the spirit of 90s arcade classics… with a modern twist.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10%
ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear your way through mutating hordes and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Aliens 9.2%
Shadows of steel moons is an action-platformer with dark techno-fantasy style. The story of a valiant knight who defeats mechanical gods and monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10%
FORBIDDEN FORMULA is an exciting 2D platformer with quest elements that will throw you into the heart of chaos. You have to explore an abandoned laboratory, solve puzzles and collect information to prevent a catastrophe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 15%, Shooter 12.6%, Futuristic 9.4%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Shooter 13.8%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 11.9%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 9.1%
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Metroidvania 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Cyberpunk 11.1%
Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Shooter 10.9%
Lost Vulcan is a roguelite platformer with the bite of a classic arcade cabinet. Raid the Vulcan, a derelict ship packed with treasure, traps and seven bosses. Handcrafted rooms deal a different gauntlet every run — go alone, or split the loot in local co-op.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Aliens 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.3%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 14%, Aliens 13.6%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
Help ranger Riki to fight an unknown menace which could destroy not only the Amazon forest but the entire world. A fast and yet challenging game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Aliens 9.2%
Accompany Maya and her little companion on an adventure where the only thing that matters is reaching the top.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Linear 8.5%
Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 12.2%
Xenosis is a thrilling metroidvania where you traverse an ancient temple that has been overrun by alien creatures. Armed with your blaster, you must combat a variety of challenging enemies and upgrade your weapon to escape
Why similar: Side Scroller 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Metroidvania 15.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Cyberpunk 10%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Side Scroller 23.5%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Aliens 8%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 21.8% ★, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 11.3%, Aliens 9.1%
Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Side Scroller 7.5%
Luke Jump is a 2D horizontal platform action game. You'll have to fight your way through levels and challenge the ultimate enemy. Twenty hand-crafted locations await you, filled with monsters and giant bosses waiting to challenge you and cut you down.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%
EFO is a side scrolling platformer, wherein you control an alien who has crash landed, and must reach the top of the mountain in order to call for a ride home before the battery on your distress beacon runs out. The climb is difficult, but you have the power of telekinesis!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, 2D Platformer 17%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Linear 9%
Fight back against a chaotic alien invasion in this fast-paced retro shooter! Blast through 54 levels, master wall-jumps and dash moves, and take down the mischievous beboks before they overrun the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.3%, Shooter 11.8%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Arcade 9%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Sci-fi 2D shooter platformer combining the control of a human character and an armored vehicle on the surface of a planet filled with robots and immortal local inhabitants
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Aliens 13.6%, Shooter 12%
During a route next to Prasinos, a colonized little planet, Helena received an order to investigate an S.O.S. sign streamed by the mothership Z9. When landing on site, she discovers that the situation was much worse than she thought.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Aliens 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. 7 complete levels with its own epic boss and weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 8.5%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Aliens 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Futuristic 11.3%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Boomer Shooter 12.2% ★, Arcade 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8%
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Metroidvania 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.1%
Explore an ancient island that drifts amongst the raging clouds of a gas giant. Collect various guns and items, solve puzzles, and shoot any thugs or monsters that get in your way. Meet the locals and aid them in their quest to take down Skycorps while they aid you with yours: finding your brother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.8%
A 2D platformer featuring colorful 8-bit style graphics and 5 different worlds! It's a Demake version of "WILOO", featuring Completely new graphics, new Power-ups and other improvements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Aliens 9.4%
Meng Dou Luo is a hand-drawn 2D run-and-gun platformer for solo or local co-op play. Fight, explore, and collect butterflies, coins, and notes to trade with unusual NPCs for extra lives, rewards, and healing. The demo includes the first stage and a bonus challenge.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.6% ★, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Shooter 13.6%
Reblica is a cyberpunk-style action platformer shooting game. In Ark, a city full of chaos and crime, become the mercenary Bianna, defeat various enemies and complete quests.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Cyberpunk 13.2%
Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Metroidvania 18%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Shooter 13.3%, 2D 4.4%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 11.6%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 9.2%, Linear 8%
