
Highlighters is a fast-paced, match-4, action puzzler inspired by the likes of Tetris Attack and Puzzle Fighter, prioritizing quick thinking and quick thumbs. Featuring stylish pixel art, addictive gameplay, and out-of-this-world music!
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Highlighters is a fast-paced, match-4, action puzzler inspired by the likes of Tetris Attack and Puzzle Fighter, prioritizing quick thinking and quick thumbs. Featuring stylish pixel art, addictive gameplay, and out-of-this-world music!

Loopback
Loopback is an arcade-style scrolling shooter game where you will battle through waves of enemies, fight unique bosses, and build new weapons as you complete the loop.

Extreme Volleyball Infernal League
Every millennium the great demon king Azmodean opens a rift to the mortal realm to overtake it. The only way to save the world is by climbing the ranks of his Extreme Volleyball Infernal League! Featuring authentic 8-bit graphics and music!
Loopback is an arcade-style scrolling shooter game where you will battle through waves of enemies, fight unique bosses, and build new weapons as you complete the loop.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 61.8% ★, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 4.5%
Every millennium the great demon king Azmodean opens a rift to the mortal realm to overtake it. The only way to save the world is by climbing the ranks of his Extreme Volleyball Infernal League! Featuring authentic 8-bit graphics and music!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 65.9% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, 2D 3.7%
Explore your way through the dangerous fantasy land of Aldoria where a single hit will kill you! Slay monsters and collect magical abilities in this small skill-testing metroidvania.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 72.1% ★, Retro 10.3%, Magic 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, 2D 4%
Super Bloo Kid Adventure is a classic fast paced 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Master brutal bossfights and discover lots of secrets in the world of Super Bloo Kid Adventure.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 57.7% ★, Arcade 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 6.2%, 2D 5.8%
Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 74.8% ★, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Indie 2.7%, Action 2.4%
An indie, retro-inspired, 2D platform shooter. Jump, shoot, dash, power up, and even collect enemies in this cute game.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 65.1% ★, Retro 8.9%, Cartoony 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Funny 4.8%
Help a poor frog get paid by participating in a highly unethical experiment in this physics platformer!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 63.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Arcade 6.8%, Retro 6.6%, 2D 5%
1-bit Pixel Art Precision platforming game with physic based puzzles. Escape from an exploding space station and reach your space ship. Jump, run, use physics based items to solve the puzzles. Great game for casual gamers too. If you like Celeste, Geometry Dash and N++, this game is for you.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 58.6% ★, Retro 8.8%, Puzzle 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Arcade 7%
Face 100 levels filled with surprises in a minimalist platformer inspired by the ruthless classics of the 80s, where every mistake hurts... and that’s what makes it fun. Go on, dare to retry! One mistake sends you back to the start, but the satisfaction of achieving it makes it all worth it.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 57.7% ★, Arcade 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Retro 7.3%, Funny 3.7%
A Game Boy Color pinball action game. Flip, nudge, and fight your way through waves of enemy robots to rescue Self from a corrupted digital simulation.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 66% ★, Arcade 8%, 2D 6.9%, Score Attack 5%, Retro 4.5%
Gravity Magician — головоломка в пиксельном стиле, где вы управляете гравитацией для решения задач в подземелье. Перемещайте камни, активируйте механизмы и избегайте ловушек, чтобы продвинуться дальше.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 67.8% ★, Magic 9.1%, Puzzle 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, 2D 4.2%
THE END is a psychological survival horror game where fear is your greatest enemy. Explore endless procedurally generated rooms, survive terrifying creatures, manage your flashlight, and fight to stay alive before fear consumes you completely.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 78.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 4.2%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 3.5%
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!
Why similar: Arcade 27.8%, Retro 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Indie 10.2%, 2D 6.4%
Think Out of The Cube to help Pinkube rescue Biskute in this grand dispute. Shoot 3 cubes to Teleport, Carry or Push and Pull. To pass the levels you'd to be no fool: collecting coins and getting it right to go all the way through.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 76.1% ★, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Puzzle 6.3%, 2D 1.2%
A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 63.1% ★, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Magic 7.8%, 2D 4.6%
Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 83.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.7%, Action 2.5%
8-bit hero Horace is often considered the unofficial mascot of the ZX Spectrum. In later years he’d go skiing and battle spiders, but the 1982 game Hungry Horace – now remastered on Steam for your gaming pleasure – saw him run around a maze eating flowers, ringing alarms and avoiding angry parkies.
Why similar: Arcade 24.7%, Retro 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Puzzle 10.7%, Cartoony 10.6%
Mira's Brush is a cute color based platformer. As a house painter, use Mira's magic brush to steal color from enemies and use those colors to jump, dash and figure her way through Chromaland. 🌈🖌️
Why similar: 8-bit Music 74.3% ★, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Funny 5.9%, 2D 2.4%
Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!
Why similar: Arcade 25.8%, Retro 16.1%, Space 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 9.3%
Board the helm of Starship HEXA, and conquer the universe the only way you know how: shapes. HEXA is a unique, quick to pick up, and super fun logic puzzle game based on everybody’s favorite polygon.
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Puzzle 18.1%, Space 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Retro 10.7%
Help the girl with the gun collect all her dolls while overcoming dangers in the forest. Enemies will try to stop you at every turn — be careful, avoid traps, and collect as many dolls as possible across all levels.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 89.4% ★, 2D 5.5%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 1%
Retro match 3 with a Bug juggling at his job. Line tiles in a line to destroy them, but the way to move them changes constantly. Be a Bug, Do a Work, Match a 3
Why similar: 8-bit Music 44.5% ★, Arcade 17.3%, Retro 13.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
WayBackers is a 2D puzzle game built on the core mechanics of Minesweeper. Control your character to navigate through blocks filled with hidden mines. Use your Minesweeper logic and instincts to forge ahead without stepping on a single one!
Why similar: Arcade 25.4%, Puzzle 19.4%, Retro 13%, Action 11.6%, Score Attack 11.3%
Look carefully at the red and blue signals, and DESTROY them. It's an eccentric action puzzle game where you destroy blocks modeled after pedestrian traffic lights.
Why similar: Arcade 24%, Puzzle 22.6%, Score Attack 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 9.2%
A fresh twist on the familiar block stacking formula where every piece sticks immediately on contact! Master the challenge of arranging tetrominos and strategically growing vines to fill gaps as the pace grows increasingly frantic in this sticky, nature-themed puzzler.
Why similar: Arcade 26.9%, Puzzle 25.3%, Score Attack 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 10.3%
“Basureroes: Invasion” is a 2D platform game with retro aesthetics in which a group of heroes with different abilities must save the world from an alien invasion. Run, jump and fight your way through twenty levels full of danger and epic boss fights.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 73.3% ★, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Indie 3.5%, Action 2.8%
A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.
Why similar: Arcade 26%, Space 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Retro 11.5%
Red Tie Runner is a simple but challenging 2D platformer. Put on a red tie and step into stick-figure shoes to navigate through 30 levels so intense you might just forget about the impending heat death of the universe.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 69.6% ★, Arcade 11.9%, Cartoony 9.8%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.1%
Zimmer is an action roguelike. Can you survive 100 procedurally generated levels of traps, monsters, and treasures?
Why similar: 8-bit Music 80% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 6.7%, Indie 2.8%, 2D 2.6%
Jump in the shoes of Jack B. Nimble and master the whip in this cute, retro infinite runner.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 63.4% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 4.3%
Reflex-based puzzle game based on Boulder Dash principles, but with its own unique style.
Why similar: Arcade 22%, Puzzle 20.6%, Retro 18.5%, Funny 9.3%, Score Attack 9.1%
Ten classic quirky games in one free collection! All proudly built using the OHR.RPG.CE.
Why similar: Arcade 21%, Score Attack 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 11.8%, Funny 10%
Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.
Why similar: Arcade 28.9%, Space 25%, Retro 15.8%, Action 13.1%, 2D 10.9%
Arcade puzzler about placing falling candles and lighting them up to create slowly-unfolding chain reactions.
Why similar: Arcade 24.3%, Puzzle 19.6%, Retro 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Score Attack 12.6%
The thrill of 16-bit racing from the 90s is back! Play the complete Top Racer series with Top Racer, Top Racer 2, Top Racer 3000 and Top Racer Crossroads, a brand new game with new cars and exclusive content made especially for this unmissable edition.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 49.9% ★, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 5.9%
Rocococo ~ Audiogame Fantastique is a music-based, singleplayer adventure that has no visuals and can be played by anyone from fully blind to fully sighted. Using just your ears and spatial audio tech, you must listen, discover, and re-assemble songs to help the robo-Butler defeat the evil Queen!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 71.1% ★, Arcade 14.4%, Puzzle 11%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Rusty Foodies is a puzzle game where you must strategically place various food blocks according to specific rules to achieve the target score. As you progress through the stages, you'll face an increasing number of obstacles, making placement more challenging.
Why similar: Arcade 24.3%, Puzzle 18.7%, Cartoony 14%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Divide chaos into order! In Linsips, place two lines to split bouncing balls into four quadrants with the exact same number of balls in each. 20 levels of pure arcade precision with authentic OPL3 FM synth music, MS-DOS aesthetics, all under 600 KB on SteamOS.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Retro 15.5%, 2D 12.7%, Action 11.6%
8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. Explore 25 alien planets in the search of a way to power a newly discovered ancient portal, where will it lead?
Why similar: 8-bit Music 66.8% ★, Retro 14.1%, Space 7.3%, 2D 5.1%, Action 4%
Escape from Earth! Navigate procedurally generated levels using your trusty Jetpack and Laser rifle, gather precious Ores to trade and Biomass to fuel your ship "Mole-1" on it's way to the final destination, Andromeda!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 59.6% ★, Retro 10.4%, Space 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 4.5%
If there are two cubes left in the world, one of them will want to kill another.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 78% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Action 3.4%, Indie 2.7%, 2D 2.6%
Swipe gems and escape the law as a Getaway driver in a thrill ride of HIGH-SPEED MOTOR HEIST MADNESS!
Why similar: Arcade 22.4%, Retro 17.2%, Score Attack 15.4%, Cartoony 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%
The timeless masterpiece that has taken the world by storm is here! Eating all Pac-Dots while dodging the ghosts!
Why similar: Arcade 31.4%, Retro 26%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 14.7%, 2D 10.8%
A 2D single screen scrolling arcade game where you race to the finish line, collecting flags along the way to get extra points. Each time you finish a race, the speed increases for the next one! If you run into a pothole, it's game over! How high of a score can you get?
Why similar: 8-bit Music 74% ★, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Cartoony 3.3%
Walk as many numbers as there are written in the direction you are trying to go. This is a whole new puzzle game based on a very simple idea! Can you achieve 100% and get a donut from King Donut?
Why similar: Arcade 20.9%, Puzzle 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 10.1%
Super Star Shooter 16 is a psychedelic retro inspired on-rails shooter.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 72.4% ★, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 10.2%, 1990's 3.5%, Action 2.6%
A fast-paced casual arcade game where you peel, slice, and catch flying banana pieces.
Why similar: Retro 22%, Score Attack 19.6%, Arcade 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Indie 8.3%
In this 2D side scrolling football game, you have to run 100 yards to try to score a touchdown. You can move left and right and jump to avoid CPU controlled players on the other team as they try and stop you from scoring. If you get tackled four times before getting a touchdown, it's game over!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 71.9% ★, Arcade 9.3%, Cartoony 5.3%, Retro 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%
Solve puzzles, trap enemies, collect loot, discover secret areas. Wormstep is a fun combination of different game styles and retro pixel art aesthetics.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 59.6% ★, Puzzle 11.6%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 2D 5.1%
Retro Falling Sand Puzzle Game
Why similar: Puzzle 18.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 14.4%, Score Attack 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%
A bullet hell with its own set of mechanics and unique bosses. Gameplay oriented and retro themed. Complete with spine-tingling music.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 73.6% ★, Magic 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.3%
Embark on an adventure in an 8-bit open world where monsters roam free. Track down and defeat dangerous beasts. With different classes & genders, skills & spells, each time you play will be different. Feel the nostalgia as you listen to an 8-bit soundtrack while flying on the wings of a dragon.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 74.9% ★, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, 1990's 4.2%, 2D 4%
Collect food, dodge bombs, and trigger a fake game crash in this chaotic arcade blast! Grow to 1000 lbs, and chase upgrades, and play offline or on Steam Deck.
Why similar: Arcade 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Funny 10.4%, Retro 9.3%
CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed.
Why similar: Space 28.4%, Arcade 23%, Retro 20.8%, Indie 14.7%, Action 13.2%
In this top-down vertical-scrolling shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot fighting the forces of the evil Emperor Hades. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: 8-bit Music 69.1% ★, Arcade 10.7%, Space 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%, 2D 3.8%
Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the leaderboards and become the best blade-jumper in this supremely intense high-score chaser!
Why similar: 8-bit Music 29.5% ★, Score Attack 17%, Arcade 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Retro 10.6%
Join Santa's elves in a festive race against time to wrap presents and fill Santa's sleigh before Christmas Eve in this fun and cheerful game for the whole family.
Why similar: Arcade 26.2%, Cartoony 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Score Attack 13.7%, Retro 12.1%
Take on the role of Tokiko the archaeologist as you make your way through the ancient Labyrinth of the Chaka King. 2D platforming fun for the whole family!
Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, Retro 22%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Action 14.6%, 2D 12.4%
Annalynn MD is a falling block puzzle game that hearkens back to similar titles of the 16-bit era. Twist, turn, and take out germs in three different game modes as you help Annalynn make the world just a little bit healthier.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.1%, Arcade 19.8%, Score Attack 14.7%, Cartoony 9.2%, Retro 8.7%