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Welcome to Gamearth, a once peaceful planet now threatened by the warmongering Space grunts of Nexgen. In the aftermath of their devastating first strike a child named Rise is forced to take on the sacred gun Shine - and with it the fate of his world.

Why similar: Bullet Time 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

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 27.1%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 14.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.4%

Slow down time, defy gravity, and weave through the chaos as you bounce off bullets and enemies to survive. You are one shot, but not weaponless.

Why similar: Bullet Time 27.3% ★, Side Scroller 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 7.8%

No talk, compadre. It's Animal Kostume time! Follow kroc-boy in his path to overcome a series of difficult levels in this hardcore 2D platformer with a lot of enemies, bullets and surprises.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%

A retro 2.5D sci-fi FPS shooter with modern mechanics with custom engine. Features completely destructible environments, bullet-time slow motion, Newtonian physics, dynamic lighting and more fun features.

Why similar: Bullet Time 19.1% ★, Time Manipulation 17.7% ★, Dynamic Narration 14.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, Cyberpunk 11.4%

『250ms』 is a platform game that tests the player's reaction speed. The name '250ms' refers to the average human reaction time. Players progress through stages by quickly defeating various enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Time 24.4% ★, Bullet Hell 23%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 10.2%

Shoot your enemies! Acquire items! Fight Geometrical Bosses! In this exciting 2D bullet hell shooter, you will fight through infinite hordes of enemies, gather game changing items, and face off against vicious bosses!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Platformer 10.2%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Bullet Time 19.2% ★, Time Manipulation 18.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Cyberpunk 14%, Abstract 8.8%

Shoot your way through a corrupted notebook as the hand-drawn stickman named... Stickman! Explore a frame-by-frame animated world, and save it from evil by the power of shooting things in the face in this 2D action platformer.

Why similar: Bullet Time 22.8% ★, Time Manipulation 16.8% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 7.3%

Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Time 21% ★, Time Manipulation 19.8% ★, Side Scroller 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Imagination Land, a realm of elixir, is beset by robo-animals. Shoot platforms out mid-fall, or blast foes across the screen. Fight atop a speeding orange train ramming flaming boxes, battle a cloning humanoid rhino trapped in a box, or a massive sunflower, etc, as you uncover the robots’ origins.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Arcade 7.5%

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 19%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Shooter 11.5%

Rust & Dust is A fast-paced 2D roguelike Shooter about two twin mice fighting through a ruined world. Instantly switch between them, combine their powers, and turn positioning into a weapon. Master the chaos or be overrun!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 14.5%, Cyberpunk 13.1%, Shooter 12.5%

A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Arcade 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 10%

A head-launching sci-fi action adventure where you'll master the art of dual-point control. Overcome mechanical adversaries through precise skill or clever tactics - your head, your rules.​

Why similar: Bullet Time 20.1% ★, Side Scroller 17.5%, Cyberpunk 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.8%

Narcotics Ninja is a fast paced action platformer with an emphasis on physics based platforming and high intensity combat.

Why similar: Bullet Time 19.6% ★, Cyberpunk 19.2%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.9%

Run, jump, and shoot your way through a world of biomechanical toys to recover a stolen magic pendulum in a frantic, old-school run-and-gun game. Take on bosses, collect power-ups, and save the kingdom as a tough action hero!

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 15.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Due to an experiment failure, a machine explodes and causes all humans to turn into bunnies. The protagonist, Gunner Bunny, must investigate and find out who is behind this matter, and the disappearance of his wife, Fire Lily!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Shooter 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.7%

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 21.6%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 14.7%

Runner Roy is a sidescroller platformer where you have to count both on your skills and luck to overcome (and survive!) as many machines and obstacles along the way as you can.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 12.1%

Equipped with nothing but water balloons, you must help a young child named Leek on an uber-challenging journey home!

Why similar: Bullet Time 21% ★, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11%, Shooter 9.8%

Harness the power of dark energy as you jump, slash, shoot and bombard your way through an army of alien soldiers and killer robots in an arcade style, twin-stick shooter with a slick 80's synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Cyberpunk 15%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.1%

In this adventure, Your siblings are being controlled and calling themselves "The revengers of Millonaire Bunny" approaching with the mission of steal the Blaster Power from Gunner Bunny and the new protagonist Imitator Bunny.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Shooter 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%

Digital Virus is a side-scrolling 2D parkour platformer. You play as an antivirus that tries to keep your computer free of malware.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.4%, Cyberpunk 24.9%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D 3.6%

Shoot and slash your way through Enemies and Levels while upgrading, in Endless Mode and the Campaign in this fast-paced Hack 'n' Slash. You can even face these challenging levels while playing up to 64 players online!

Why similar: Bullet Time 19.1% ★, Cyberpunk 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10%

Lead a band of rebel Gorilla Guerrillas in this 2D action platformer as you take out the forces of a fascist dictator, free your compatriots and save your home!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.4%, Shooter 10.1%

Immerse yourself in the adventure of Paper Pilot, where you control the "Paper Pilot" through 15 unique levels. Collect star boxes to unlock new levels. Beware, your gun can overheat! Develop a strategy to navigate this adventure successfully.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%

You do not know anything, yet you have to move forward. Wander through the corridors of a mysterious factory and recover your abilities. Fight patroling drones and break through to demanding boss battles. Seek a way out and find the meaning of the game's title.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%

Save the kingdom of Archesis in this unique 2D metroidvania game where you can freeze time! Traverse a vast kingdom packed with exciting encounters, unlock new abilities, and overcome its various obstacles! Skillfully harness the power of time, as time only moves when you move.

Why similar: Bullet Time 32.1% ★, Time Manipulation 28.9% ★, Platformer 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Post-apocalyptic 6.1%

A little but very fun and challenging platform game.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Cyberpunk 18.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%

Broken Time - a world where time no longer matters. This low-polygon action game immerses players in a post-apocalyptic environment where every movement changes the course of events. Fight and gather resources to survive in this madness.

Why similar: Bullet Time 32.4% ★, Time Manipulation 28.7% ★, Shooter 13.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%, Cyberpunk 10.1%

Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Shooter 10.5%

Bullet Shine is a high-speed arcade action game where survival means reflecting enemy bullets to wipe them out. Chain multipliers, rack up massive scores, and dominate the global leaderboards. Precision, reflexes, and strategy will determine if you rise to the top!

Why similar: Bullet Time 22.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Cyberpunk 16.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Abstract 10.1%

Experience a rogue-lite like no other. Help Reiko fight her way through an alternate, post-apocalyptic Japan devastated by WWII. Face both external and internal enemies. Overcome the trauma - or be doomed to relive it forever.

Why similar: Bullet Time 18.5% ★, Side Scroller 16.8%, Time Manipulation 16% ★, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, 2D Platformer 12%

Time is your greatest weapon! Move to slow it down, stop, and risk everything.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 23.6% ★, Bullet Time 21.9% ★, Bullet Hell 17%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, Shooter 10.6%

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: Side Scroller 22%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Cyberpunk 12.5%, Platformer 11%

This is the story of Junichi Kato after he reached the top of the world. On December 31st, New Year's Eve, Junichi is suddenly captured, and when he wakes up, he finds himself there... The world of 200 years later and the true identity of the Katroid are revealed. Save the world with your friends!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%

Is primarily about taking various ideas from some of the classics, such as Breakout, Peggle, Arcade Pinball, and the newer lust for bullet hells and roguelikes, and turning them into one semi-cohesive amalgamation.

Why similar: Bullet Time 26.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.2%

Shattered Echoes is a singleplayer arcade-platformer where your only enemy is yourself. Jump, dash and think two steps ahead in hectic attempts to dodge enemies that copy everything you do. Unlock versatile movement abilities and take on challenging arenas where you must outrun your past.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Bullet Time 17.3% ★, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 12.9%

PIGGY ONE SUPER SPARK is a single-player action game starring Xiamy, Yuez, and a lost newborn baby they happen to find. Follow the trio in their chaotic but heart-warming adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Cyberpunk 17.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

2D Owen is an arcade platformer in which you can explore 8 different worlds & experience a lot of adventures. Run, swim, use Jetpack, Pogo Stick, Hang Glider, Cart, Jump Ball & other things.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Platformer 19.1%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 12.7%

Atomic Hazard is a action puzle platformer. Take advantage of your environment in physics-based movement and combat.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Arcade 9.4%

"Toey Weedz Forreal" Is a challenging, sleek and compact action game. A Comediac retro inspired Side Scrolling Shooter with a 3D Twist. Become Toey Weedz once again and raise your flag forreal!

Why similar: Bullet Time 20.1% ★, Side Scroller 19.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%

Play as a Rattus, a psychic rat capable of summoning meteors and altering the fabric of time. He decides to fight some birds. Can you help him survive?

Why similar: Bullet Time 24.6% ★, Time Manipulation 23.2% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Arcade 7.6%

Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.8%, Bullet Time 24.9% ★, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Linear 5.7%

You find yourself trapped in a void of Norse spirits, who are out to help you… or destroy you. Find your escape in this tight platformer with emphasis on speedrunning. Use the simple but versatile movement to the best of your ability!

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 16.5%, Shooter 14%, Linear 8.4%

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: Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Cyberpunk 13.5%

Shinobi Shift is a first-person platformer with shooter elements where you can control the time!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 27.7% ★, Bullet Time 27.7% ★, Cyberpunk 20.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Arcade 7.7%

Oh no, The princess has been kidnapped! Help our valiant Knight rescue the princess from the clutches of the demons in this enjoyable, but challenging, platformer game. Defeat your enemies using different weapons, and ultimately Save the Princess.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 15%, Arcade 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12%, Shooter 10.6%

Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

15 seconds to prove your skill! Dodge, shoot, and survive through 40 chaotic levels packed with deadly traps, insane reflexes, and addictive pixel art action. Arrow Survival: 15 Seconds won’t let you breathe!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%

LampMan! is a 2d action-platformer featuring three playable characters you can switch between at any time. Master their abilities, conquer vibrant levels, and restore light to LampWorld!

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.4%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 16.7%, Arcade 12%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

The 7th Sign Project is a classic 2D-platformer action game inspired by Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller games. Our goal is to entertain the player with massive enemy fights, boss fights, and stirring music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Shooter 14.6%

An action roguelike where toasters, telephones, and trash cans have come alive and want you dead. Build your gun from a set of conditional bonuses, triggering them strategically as you battle through deadly arenas. Make friends with quirky allies as you uncover an apocalyptic scheme.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.3%

When you woke up in the basement of the tower, you were on a mission. In order to prevent this world from ending like this, you I have to go to the princess in the tower, but...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Side Scroller 25.4%, 2D Platformer 21.9%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Action 7%

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 22.6% ★, Side Scroller 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9%

『250ms2』 is a platform game that tests the player's reaction speed. The name '250ms' refers to the average human reaction time. Players progress through stages by quickly defeating various enemies.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 18%, Time Manipulation 14.7% ★, Arcade 9.5%

Magic Time is an adventure in the arcade genre with a magical setting.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.6%