Games Like Hocus Pocus

Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons: Episode 1: Marooned on Mars (Dec. 14th 1990) Episode 2: The Earth Explodes (1991) Episode 3: Keen Must Die! (1991) Commander Keen's very first adventure, and the debut of id's groundbreaking side-scrolling technology.

Why similar: Classic 41.2% ★, Platformer 21.8%, 1990's 18%, Action 8.7%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 90s DOS platformer that shares the same charm and level-based structure as Hocus Pocus.

What's green with red spots, has suction hands, and has an overbite like Bart Simpson? Of course, the answer is Cosmo! Cosmo is a young alien on his way to visit Disney World with his parents. That is, until their ship is struck by a blazing comet, forcing them to land on an uncharted planet.

Why similar: 1990's 23.5%, Platformer 19.6%, Action 19%, Classic 16.7% ★, Adventure 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Apogee platformer that emphasizes exploration and a distinct retro aesthetic.

You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.

Why similar: Action 62.8%, Platformer 37.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s platformer featuring gadget-based action and classic level design.

Realms of Chaos is an exciting side-scrolling platform game with an innovative mix of action, adventure, mysticism, and role-playing that's never been seen in this style of game. Set in the fantastic world of Mysteria, Realms of Chaos is the first of many adventures of Endrick and Elandra, a brother and sister duo who find themselves on...

Why similar: Action 44.3%, Adventure 34.4%, Platformer 21.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed action platformer that mirrors the magical combat and retro visual style.

Johnny Dash's bash 'em and smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic Apogee platformer featuring a young protagonist fighting monsters in a dark fantasy setting.

Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards.

Why similar: Classic 46.5% ★, Action 32.5%, Platformer 21%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 90s platformer that requires careful navigation and resource management similar to Hocus Pocus.

As Baron Baldric, you’re charged with keeping the peace for the common folk of the land. But when the grand Lazarine Towers are overcome by dark forces, you must wield your magical staff and set out to make things right. A love and affable character, Baldric will win your heart with his mannerisms and charm.

Why similar: Action 54.5%, Adventure 45.5%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric fantasy adventure that shares the same 90s charm and wizard-centric exploration.

Kautic is an action platform game where villagers from a little Town have been petrified and now Kautic, the Bald Wizard, has the hard mission of saving them, but he will need to venture into a world controlled by evil creatures.

Why similar: Action 43.4%, Adventure 34.4%, Platformer 22.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic wizard-themed platformers with simple, retro-inspired mechanics.

A bone-chilling crisis has struck the world! Reports are pouring in from all corners of the globe: Missing numbers! Drivers on streets are in dangerous peril because the speed limit signs have gone blank! On Wall Street, stockbrokers are throwing up their hands in despair. The Dow Jones isn't down, and it isn't up - it's gone!

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: A classic educational platformer from the same era that shares the distinct Apogee platforming physics.

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Action 25.8%, Retro 18.8%, Adventure 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the wizard-platformer genre that captures the magic-casting combat feel.

Enter the magical castle of The Lost Wizard,you are tibiothar a skilled wizard, the castle was attacked by the evil skeleton king, free the magician Althazar from the tyranny of skeleton king and bring peace inside the castle of Althazar, destroy the army of darkness. Your actions will be remembered forever.

Why similar: Adventure 48.6%, Platformer 21.9%, Retro 15.3%, Action 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that focuses on magical exploration and retro-inspired mechanics.

The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!

Why similar: Retro 36.3%, Action 35.6%, Adventure 28.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade game that uses magic and wizardry themes to reinvent classic brick-breaking gameplay.

Adventure in the Tower of Flight is a retro-styled platformer in which you fly instead of jump! You are Wing, a young adventurer. Wing must climb a seeming endless the tower and collect all five known relics held within to become the ruler of the known world.

Why similar: Action 54.5%, Adventure 45.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platformer that captures the spirit of retro exploration and vertical level design.

Call Grandpops and tell him that dinner's ready? What sounds like a straightforward task from Mum becomes an adventure when Owyn leaves the safety of his house and enters a garden world where threats abound, and not even the slowest of creatures can be trusted...

Why similar: Platformer 33.8%, Action 24.8%, Adventure 21.3%, Retro 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming indie platformer that leans into the classic retro aesthetic and simple action gameplay.

Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.

Why similar: Classic 32.2% ★, 1990's 18.6%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 12.5%, Retro 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired platformer that focuses on tight controls and classic difficulty.

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 55.7%, Adventure 44.3%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 8-bit and 16-bit platformers that shares the same nostalgic feel as Hocus Pocus.

Stuck in the Underworld without the slightest clue why, a young fiend has a bit of a mystery to solve in this action/adventure platformer. With a world to explore, a past to uncover, and quite the task to complete, players must embark on a quest filled with monsters, towns, dungeons, bosses, and various platforming challenges.

Why similar: Action 34.3%, Adventure 28.6%, Platformer 20.9%, Retro 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style platformer that emphasizes fast-paced action and classic 2D mechanics.

Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and leave you satisfied when your quest is complete.

Why similar: Action 39.9%, Adventure 33.3%, Platformer 26.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, retro-styled platformer that captures the exploration and platforming focus of 90s classics.

D'arc is a sixteen-year-old Mage to be. A sinister plot threatens his initiation and risks plunging the land of Iginor into conflict and chaos. Choose from four classes and train in the Elemental arts. Master a unique range of spells to solve puzzles, battle monsters, and confront the ultimate evil.

Why similar: Action 42.5%, Adventure 42.4%, Retro 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy adventure that focuses on magic and exploration, appealing to fans of wizard-themed games.

Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

Why similar: 1990's 46%, Retro 27.8%, Adventure 26.2%

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: A magical adventure game that incorporates puzzle-solving and retro-inspired platforming elements.

A curse has befallen the Crescent Isle and it's up to you to save it. Luckily the curse has transformed your people into helpful monsters such as drills, blobs, icicles, and gravity flipping...things. With your monster subjects in hand you'll have to drill through rocks, maneuver through spiky terrain, freeze water to pass over the sea,...

Why similar: Action 41.8%, Adventure 34.8%, Platformer 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-platformer that feels like a lost gem from the 90s era.

When an occult German WW2 division releases an ancient curse upon the world, a supernatural problem is going to require a supernatural solution. Take control of two playable heroes as they embark on a comedic, alternate-history adventure with a truly original story (99.9999% guaranteed).

Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Retro 32.6%, Action 30.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-pixel adventure that captures the humor and fantasy elements found in classic 90s titles.

Two Brothers is an Action Adventure game that features a classic Gameboy aesthetic. Roy Guarder, inventor, scientist, and philosopher, is on an expedition to discover the origins of life. This quest has brought him to "The Cursed Lands," a stretch of land so dangerous and shrouded in mystery that it hasn't been explored in over...

Why similar: Action 43.6%, Adventure 39%, Retro 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-adventure that features a distinct 8-bit aesthetic and exploration-based gameplay.

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Action 36.7%, Adventure 27.9%, Platformer 21.7%, Retro 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern platformer that pays homage to the challenging, exploration-heavy games of the 90s.

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: Action 69.8%, Retro 30.2%

Welcome to the Underworld, where you guide Mutt, the bad luck Litil Divil, through the Labyrinth of Chaos to retrieve the Mystical Pizza of Plenty. Our “hero” takes a fateful step through the Mortal Portal to prowl five hellish levels of treacherous tunnels with more than 50 raucous rooms of gameplay.

Why similar: Adventure 29.7%, Classic 27.1% ★, Action 24.8%, Retro 18.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, retro-styled adventure that shares the same 90s era charm and fantasy-adjacent themes.

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic is a retro action-adventure game originally released in 1997. After saving the world from the evilish Doctor Funfrock, Twinsen is now ready to face a new threat coming from outer space.

Why similar: 1990's 37.8%, Action 22.5%, Retro 20.3%, Adventure 19.5%

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Action 24.6%, 1990's 23.4%, Adventure 20.9%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Action 27.7%, Platformer 22.1%, Retro 21.5%

Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

Why similar: Action 33.3%, Platformer 26.6%, Adventure 26.1%, Retro 14%

Journey into an Aztec pyramid and survive the adventure of a lifetime! No other game forces you to die in order to complete it! That's just one of many incredible plot twists in this excellent puzzle-oriented arcade-adventure game. Guide Alabama Smith (Al) into a vast and dangerous Aztec pyramid.

Why similar: Action 55.4%, Adventure 44.6%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: Action 60.7%, Adventure 39.3%

Join two kindred spirits, Fargus the Jester and Nikki the acrobat in a fantastic 3D world of magic and mystery as they bounce, tumble and jump through 18 massive and diverse levels in search of the Wishing Engine!Key Features:Fast-paced 3D platform action in a lush, texture-mapped environment.

Why similar: Classic 53.5% ★, Platformer 46.5%

Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!

Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Retro 26.1%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 11.5%

Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!

Why similar: Platformer 86.7%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.1%

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Platformer 51.8%, Retro 31.6%, Adventure 16.6%

In Hatup you'll have the mission to go through different challenges with your hat that will allow you to progress through the game's stages. Using different mechanics you will face many challenges and with different levels of difficulty.

Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, 1990's 23.3%, Action 22.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Retro 6.5%

Unleash your summoning powers to defeat the Cyclops Lord! Along with four unusual companions, you must journey through a dangerous land to save your mother from a terrible curse. A challenging adventure awaits!

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Adventure 23.5%, Action 22.5%, Retro 19.9%

There are some things that kids just shouldn't have to put up with. Being transported to some weird dimension full of goblins, dwarves, swamplings, stupid wizards and sleeping giants is definitely one of them. Join Simon's quest to rescue the wizard Calypso from the evil sorcerer Sordid.

Why similar: 1990's 46.7%, Retro 27.8%, Adventure 25.5%

Raywin is a 90's style 2d RPG. The story focuses around the main protagonist Raywin who, because of prophecy, has to go off to fight in the war of Salemsun and save the kingdom. Along the way he is accompanied by his friend Helena who he at first hates, but along the way they grow closer than ever.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

Why similar: Platformer 42%, Adventure 25.6%, Retro 19.8%, Action 12.6%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: Action 37%, 1990's 27.9%, Adventure 25.9%, Retro 9.3%

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: Platformer 45.8%, Action 29.7%, Adventure 17.4%, Retro 7.2%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Action 35.6%, Adventure 20.1%

Set off on an adventure as a mild-mannered witch who transforms into a flying eyeball of vengeance after a smarmy knight and wizard steal her spell ingredients.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Join Max on his great adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 44.1%, Adventure 37.7%, Action 18.2%

Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, 1990's 25.5%, Action 22.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Retro 7.2%

Made for Wizards, by Wizards. Chowderchu tells the tale of how two unlikely 'zard-buddies join forces to overcome great obstacles. A challenging game with a unique play-style involving the mouse and keyboard. Creative problem-solving is essential and there are different ways of approaching each level.

Why similar: Action 73.5%, Adventure 26.5%

Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!

Why similar: Platformer 41.5%, Action 31.3%, Adventure 27.3%

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: Platformer 41.6%, Retro 29.9%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 7.3%

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Action 36%, Platformer 31.1%, Retro 20%, Adventure 13%

Word Rescue is an incredible adventure for kids who want to rescue all the stolen words from the mean ol' Gruzzles. The Gruzzles can't read, and they don't want anyone else to read. So, they've stolen the words out of all of our books! Benny Bookworm needs your help to stop the Gruzzles.

Why similar: Action 54.5%, Adventure 45.5%

A great evil is threatening the galaxy, and only a team of arcane wizards can stop it. Master imaginative spells in this fast-paced physics platformer. Take your skills to the arena for fierce multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Action 40.2%, Adventure 32.5%, Platformer 27.3%