
Hollow Moon is a gothic retro styled side scrolling 2D platformer where you play as Nightshade, a princess with death after her heart, and her world too, in this 8-bit Game Boy inspired adventure.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, 2D.

Hollow Moon is a gothic retro styled side scrolling 2D platformer where you play as Nightshade, a princess with death after her heart, and her world too, in this 8-bit Game Boy inspired adventure.

Murdo's Quest
Rescue your family and defeat Count Othar in this old-school platformer. Inspired by the "Addams Family" game for the NES. This game presents a unique and challenging platforming experience.

Darkest Abyss
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Rescue your family and defeat Count Othar in this old-school platformer. Inspired by the "Addams Family" game for the NES. This game presents a unique and challenging platforming experience.
Why similar: Gothic 25.7% ★, Side Scroller 21.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Why similar: Gothic 29.8% ★, Platformer 10.3%, Retro 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.
Why similar: Gothic 18.9% ★, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%
An evolution of the Classicvania genre and a return to the glory days of precision platforming, retro challenge and gothic atmosphere. Transform yourself into a wraith, a spider and a bat to fly, climb and blast your way across Transylvania to do battle with Lady Dracula at her castle keep.
Why similar: Gothic 29.5% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 8.3%, Old School 7.8%, 1990's 7.6%
Explore new worlds in Lollypop, the colorful classic action platformer! In this adventure, you’ll play as Lolly, a windup doll that mysteriously comes to life with one goal – to free the world from the evil clutches of Sugarbaby, who is tormenting the land with hordes of quirky enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 6.8%
Armed with a whip made from human spines, confront the nightmarish creatures of mankind. Swing your whip, use sub-weapons, crush your foes under chandeliers, and deflect enemy projectiles back at them—all in this pixel-perfect action platformer!
Why similar: Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Retro 13.2%, Gothic 11.1% ★
Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Arcade 15%, Retro 13.3%, Platformer 11.9%
The Deadlands, is a haunting journey of vengeance. Conquer undead horrors, face formidable bosses, and harness their souls to save your son from an evil necromancer. Pixel art meets gothic aesthetic in this intense, captivating platformer/2D side scroller.
Why similar: Gothic 35.8% ★, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Side Scroller 7.2%
Ezra's Legacy is an action packed 2d platformer game inspired in classics from the 80s, with 8-bit aesthetics, great soundtrack and awesome gameplay. If you want something new and exciting, but at the same time pay homage to the classics, then Ezra's Legacy is for you!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Retro 13%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
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 27.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 5.5%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Gothic 27.1% ★, Side Scroller 19.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Platformer 18.4%, Retro 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
Travel to the Tower in the Sea to avert the apocalypse, in this exploration action-platformer. Join Auria, a retired war hero, as she adventures through a beautiful and dangerous world to save her family and the fabric of reality itself!
Why similar: Gothic 25.9% ★, Side Scroller 17.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 7%
Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 7.2%
Challenging and rewarding gameplay, crisp pixelart graphics, and very crunchy audio. A tiny game for ginormous gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Retro 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, 1990's 9.4%, Arcade 9%
A collection of old-school retro Citadale games in the style of various systems released in the mid 1980s to early 1990s. Each game has its own unique look, sound, gameplay style and feel and yet they are all distinctly Citadale.
Why similar: Gothic 19.3% ★, Side Scroller 17.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%, 1990's 8.6%
Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in your television sets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Cartoony 7.2%
Shunned outsider Averi becomes her small planet's last hope against the tyrannical Lord Kroff and Lady Psonos in this action-packed 2D pixel art platformer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Gothic 17.5% ★, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.
Why similar: Platformer 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Retro 13.6%, Old School 11.3%
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 29.8%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 5.5%
Specters of the Sun is a challenging 2D action platformer with action-packed levels. Take on the role of an elusive specter to reclaim your old corpse, now possessed at the heights of your former kingdom.
Why similar: Gothic 26% ★, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Arcade 9.2%
Jump, dodge, and fight against anyone who crosses your path in search of revenge. Explore 8 challenging worlds filled with danger and classic arcade action.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 6.2%
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Gothic 27.4% ★, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Retro 8.5%
Serious Breakdown is a platformer, in the role of a robot, you need to clean up the levels as much as possible and get the necessary parts. Learn to dodge or kill enemies. At the end of the path, you will need to defeat the main villain of this universe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.5%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
You are Wiloo, and a lonely alien known as Dr. ETvaldo has kidnapped your dog! Now only you can save your best friend! This game is the Deluxe version of "WILOO" and "Super Wiloo Demake," rebuilt using current codebase, featuring updated pixelated graphics and many improvements!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Retro 12.1%, Old School 10.4%
A story-driven action RPG set in the land of Krysztalia. Take control of Krystof, a knight without memories, solve mysteries and explore challenging dungeons.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 13%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Bigflo, Oli, and McFly & Carlito must find a mysterious jar of chestnut cream in a crazy 2D platform game! Switch heroes at each level, face mini-bosses, and embark on a speedrun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
The land is overrun! Join Jules and Master Sir to defeat Canc’s undead army. Master your whip and unleash the sword, axe, and cross in this old-school action-platformer. Battle through 6 levels and 6 epic bosses to destroy the ultimate evil!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 28.6% ★, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 11.6%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Use your platforming skills to guide Buster on an adventure to uncover secrets, collect treasure, and defeat challenging bosses!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Cartoony 7.9%, 1990's 7.7%
KnightMan is a 2D pixel art retro style platformer. Play as KnightMan, a heroic warrior who has taken it upon himself to save the 5 realms from the clutches of evil. Traverse through 20 hand-crafted levels across 5 unique zones, each populated by a variety of enemies and hazards.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Retro 11.7%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Slime Game is a retro rage platformer for the modern day! Run and jump through over 70 levels, all while collecting power-ups, stomping enemies, and finding hidden collectibles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.1%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 10.1%
Quick runs. Brutal mastery. Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, arcade score attack where you harvest blood to survive. Earn high ranks, perfect every run, master the Gauntlet, and unlock Extreme Mode, where the real challenge begins!
Why similar: Gothic 30.1% ★, 2D Platformer 14%, 1990's 11.9%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%
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 25.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Leaping, smashing, scorching, and exploding its way into your collection! Little Samson—the rarest and most coveted game of the 8-bit era—arrives on modern systems for everyone to enjoy!
Why similar: Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1990's 13.5%, Retro 13.1%
The Christmas Gifts is a 2D Old School Christmas Themed Action Platformer based on the story of a boy named Kim who is in search of his gifts which got stolen from his garden.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 14%, Retro 12.9%, Cartoony 6.8%
Fly through the exciting skies in this unique side-scrolling platformer! Collect balloons and feathers to gain the ability of flight as you navigate dazzling landscapes and face off against surprising obstacles and enemies during your aerial journey across the world!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 9.6%
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Retro 12.4%, Old School 10.2%
There is a trouble at the Magic University! The heart of magic has been stolen by Pastry Witches. Adventure across on a journey through a beautiful world drawn in pixel art style, buy magic wands, collect jewels and fight monsters to return the Magic Crystal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, 1990's 8.9%, Adventure 6.6%
A charming platformer ripped straight from the arcades. Run, shoot, climb and chomp your way to victory.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Cartoony 8%
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Gothic 25.1% ★, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Retro 6.4%
Ascii the Brave Cat is a retro-style 2D action game with awesome new mechanics, cute characters, and memorable gameplay. Meet the never seen puzzles, collect upgrade items, fight creative funny bosses, and push yourself beyond the limit to save someone (or something) you love.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Cartoony 7.7%, Action 7.2%
Jump on your pogo stick and bounce, bounce, bounce! Go! Go! PogoGirl is a dynamic, cute and wholesome platformer about a girl and her pogo stick. Bounce your way through the world, collect gems and then bounce some more!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.1%, 1990's 12.6%, Retro 11.1%
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 21.3%, Platformer 17.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
A fast-paced arcade platformer where platforms vanish behind you. Collect coins, upgrade your runner, and customize your character with your own 32x32 sprites. Three difficulties. Multiple game modes. How far can you run?
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 16.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 11.5%
A retro-inspired top-down action game where a single mistake means instant danger. Overcome 30 relentless stages and prove a love torn apart by a spirit’s mischief.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 18.2%, Arcade 15.2%, 1990's 9.9%, Old School 7.7%
Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.
Why similar: 1990's 16.7%, Old School 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 8.6%
Bat Blast! is a 2D game about magical bats. Take control of one of many magical fruit bats and blast your way upwards through the minions of 'The Master' as you strive to escape his spooky tower.
Why similar: Gothic 33.1% ★, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 10.6%, Platformer 9.3%
Run, shoot, and destroy hordes of mutants in the definitive Thunder Hoop collection. Take on Professor Genbreak’s bio-monsters in two explosive retro platformers, for an authentic ’90s arcade experience!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Arcade 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, 1990's 9.3%
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Rise from the grave and reclaim what was lost. Explore a Metroidvania world, piece yourself back together, and unleash the true power of the Ex-Master. Death is not the end.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.2%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Super Sunny World is the ultimate love letter to the platformer greats of the 8-bit era. Jump, bump, and kick your way through 8 worlds of pixel-perfect platforming, cute characters, and exciting power-ups. Built for the NES, and for the first time playable on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 10%, Retro 8.6%
A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Arcade 14.5%, Retro 13.7%
Jump, dash, and mine your way through obstacles and enemies in this platforming tribute to the classics! Restore the Sacred Gems of Aventurine, or else it will become a land of nothingness.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 7.8%
Kiana & Biscuit is a retro platformer game where two ladies- Kiana and Biscuit the Vampire go on a private island to spend time with their partners but get interrupted by pirates! Join them on their adventure to take these plundering losers down!
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.9%, Retro 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Arcade 10.9%
Blow your enemies up with their own bombs in this explosive 2D action platformer! Catch the deadly plushies' bombs in time to throw them right back to the sender! Will you uncover the cute fluffy toys' origins?
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Platformer 20.1%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
"Mage World - The Wizard's Stone" offers a mystical platformer journey, on your adventure you need to beat bosses to get new spells. Be the heroine in 79+ levels and bring back the peace to the kingdom of Mage World.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 13.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 8.9%
Imprisoned for nearly a century, MouseTrap finally breaks out and goes on a rampage to steal color... by any means necessary. Experience fast-paced 2D platforming mayhem while slashing apart legions of victims who stand in your way.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 7.8%
Speed your way through different levels and environments in this old-school platformer. Unlock new abilities and try to complete the levels as fast as possible. Go back to previous levels and try to beat your old score using your newfound power. Fight and defeat evil on your eternal quest.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Old School 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%