What games are most similar to Headlander?

The most similar games to Headlander include Shadow Complex Remastered, Axiom Verge, Gato Roboto, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Headlander?

Headlander is a Action game with popular tags including Sci-fi, Action, Metroidvania, Platformer, Comedy.

Best sci-fi games like Headlander?

If you're looking for more sci-fi games like Headlander, try Shadow Complex Remastered, Axiom Verge, Gato Roboto. These share the Sci-fi tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Headlander?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Headlander. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Headlander but more action?

To find games emphasizing action, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Action alongside Sci-fi. You can also explore the action tag page directly.

Games Like Headlander

Top Similar Games to Headlander

Shadow Complex Remastered (2016) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features 2.5d and singleplayer. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Axiom Verge (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Gato Roboto (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Teslagrad (2013) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features puzzle and indie. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (2014) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features 2d and beat 'em up. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and remake. Tags: Platformer, Action, Metroidvania
Apotheon (2015) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features mythology and adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
The Messenger (2018) — Shared: Retro, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features pixel graphics and ninja. Tags: Retro, Platformer, Metroidvania
Odallus: The Dark Call (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Retro. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Retro
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit (2012) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Comedy. Also features 2d and singleplayer. Tags: Platformer, Action, Comedy
Day of the Tentacle Remastered (2016) — Shared: Comedy, Funny, Retro. Also features point & click and adventure. Tags: Comedy, Funny, Retro
Wreckdigger (2021) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features 2d and story rich. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
Guacamelee! Gold Edition (2013) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features indie and beat 'em up. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features female protagonist and cute. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
Iconoclasts (2018) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Environmental Station Alpha (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features pixel graphics and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Song of the Deep (2016) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features adventure and underwater. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® (2014) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features ninja and hack and slash. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition (2016) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
Chasm (2018) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Star Rover (2020) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and third person. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
LostWinds (2016) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Great Soundtrack. Also features adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Great Soundtrack
Full Throttle Remastered (2017) — Shared: Comedy, Funny, Great Soundtrack. Also features adventure and point & click. Tags: Comedy, Funny, Great Soundtrack
ReSetna (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Rise & Shine (2017) — Shared: Side Scroller, Platformer, Action. Also features 2d platformer and bullet hell. Tags: Side Scroller, Platformer, Action
TAKE BOMB: The suit take off0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Sci-fi. Also features 2d and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Sci-fi
Far Star (2023) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Sci-fi. Also features action-adventure and adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Sci-fi
Axiom Verge 2 (2022) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and 2d platformer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Chime Sharp (2016) — Features casual and puzzle.
Escape Goat 2 (2014) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Great Soundtrack. Also features indie and puzzle. Tags: Platformer, Action, Great Soundtrack
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) — Shared: Action. Also features mmorpg and rpg. Tags: Action
The Adventures of Panzer 2 (2023) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and 2d platformer. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
Everything (2017) — Shared: Funny, Great Soundtrack. Also features philosophical and simulation. Tags: Funny, Great Soundtrack
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut (2014) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features female protagonist and pixel graphics. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
Shadow Labyrinth (2025) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Astronite - Landing on Neplea (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features free to play and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Valdis Story: Abyssal City (2013) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features rpg and indie. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Trapers Platformer (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features exploration and 2d platformer. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Caved-in0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Action. Also features action-adventure and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Action
Xeodrifter (2014) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Retro. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Retro
Xanthiom 20 — Shared: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Platformer. Also features exploration and 2d platformer. Tags: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Platformer
Castle In The Darkness (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features indie and difficult. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Avemary Rocket -Captain Patchwork- (2026) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Retro. Also features pixel graphics and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Retro
Shadows Labyrinth (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features indie and rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Exile's End (2015) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features 2d. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Master Spy (2015) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Retro. Also features indie and stealth. Tags: Platformer, Action, Retro
Alwa's Awakening (2017) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Retro. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Retro
Will O Wisp (2026) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX (2014) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features indie and robots. Tags: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller
Blaster Master Zero (2019) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Retro. Also features pixel graphics and 2d. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Retro
Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Platformer. Also features 3d platformer and exploration. Tags: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Platformer
The Fall (2014) — Shared: Sci-fi, Action, Side Scroller. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Sci-fi, Action, Side Scroller
JETBOY (2021) — Shared: Retro, Sci-fi, Metroidvania. Also features pixel graphics and indie. Tags: Retro, Sci-fi, Metroidvania
Badass Brigade (2026) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and action-adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure (2021) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (2018) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Side Scroller. Also features rpg and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Side Scroller
Escape From Tethys (2018) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features exploration and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer