Games Like HUNTDOWN

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to classic 16-bit run-and-gun games, featuring the same tight controls and intense difficulty as Huntdown.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the same chaotic, high-energy co-op action with a focus on explosive destruction and over-the-top character archetypes.

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, side-scrolling shooter that perfectly captures the retro arcade aesthetic and challenging boss encounters found in Huntdown.

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Local Co-Op 14%, Co-op 8.9%, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 80s arcade action games that mirrors the bounty hunter theme and chaotic screen-clearing gameplay.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Violent 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on melee, it shares the same stylish, fast-paced cyberpunk atmosphere and one-hit-kill intensity.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Co-op 12.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Platformer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series offers the same 2D side-scrolling action and cooperative gameplay focus.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, cyberpunk-themed side-scrolling experience that emphasizes fast movement and precise combat.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Co-op 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling run-and-gun mechanics with a deep crafting system, perfect for fans of 2D action.

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the genre's roots, providing the foundational gameplay that inspired Huntdown.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Violent 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-metal infused side-scrolling shooter that matches the visual flair and relentless action of Huntdown.

Roam the dystopian future city of New Babel, Mankind's Last Hope, in search of crimes in progress. Use lethal weapons, non-lethal force, and diplomacy to take down bad guys.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.5%, Dystopian 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, cyberpunk-themed side-scroller that focuses on law enforcement and criminal takedowns.

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.4%, 1980s 19%, Local Co-Op 17%, Co-op 13.1%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, synth-wave cyberpunk action game that keeps the pressure high with its relentless combat.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Co-op 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling tactical shooter that captures the arcade feel of clearing rooms and rescuing hostages.

Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!

Why similar: Retro 19.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 15.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, retro-styled run-and-gun game that demands the same level of twitch reflexes and pattern recognition.

Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Co-op 12.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, arcade-style run-and-gun game that prioritizes fun, chaotic action and local co-op.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Local Co-Op 21%, Platformer 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes boss fights and stylish movement, much like Huntdown's encounters.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 54.4%, Violent 15.9%, Dystopian 8%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it perfectly captures the brutal, neon-soaked cyberpunk aesthetic and high-intensity combat of Huntdown.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.1%, Shooter 18.9%, Violent 13.2%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, cyberpunk-themed shooter that delivers the same adrenaline-fueled experience, albeit in a 3D space.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Retro 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, cyberpunk-themed action game that features fluid movement and intense side-scrolling combat.

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired run-and-gun game that captures the simple, addictive joy of 2D arcade shooters.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, cyberpunk-themed platformer that features fast-paced movement and satisfying combat mechanics.

A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 27.2%, Arcade 26.2%, Action 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic arcade beat-em-up that shares the same gritty, urban aesthetic as Huntdown.

Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Co-op 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shoot-em-up that delivers intense, high-speed action and a distinct synth-wave aesthetic.

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Precision Platformer 8.3%

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Violent 14.6%, Co-op 13.5%, Retro 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, arcade-style beat-em-up that captures the same 'tough cop' theme and retro visual style.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.6%, Platformer 33.7%, 2D 16.8%, Action 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, pixel-art action experience that rewards skill and quick reflexes in a 2D environment.

Chaos Domain is a game about shooting bad people in the face. Apart from that, it is also a run and gun platformer, powered by Unreal Engine. The game is highly influenced by games from 8-bit and 16-bit era, including Contra/Probotector series, as well as titles like Abuse and Doom Troopers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style side-scrolling shooter that focuses on pure action and platforming challenges.

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: Retro 23.2%, Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted side-scrolling action game that emphasizes fluid movement and challenging combat encounters.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 16%, Action 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based combat and side-scrolling action that feels remarkably similar to the intensity of Huntdown.

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Retro 11.6%, Platformer 10.8%

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.6%, Platformer 22.9%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action 11.6%, 2D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action game that offers challenging combat and a dark, atmospheric world.

Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 46.5%, Arcade 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Action 8.1%

Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%

Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.8%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Arcade 10.7%

Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 14.8%, Violent 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Co-op 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Co-op 10.6%, Shooter 9.4%

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Co-op 8.7%, Online Co-Op 8.6%

Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Cyberpunk 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 1980s 8.5%, Shooter 8.2%

The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Local Co-Op 24.1%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Co-op 7.6%

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Co-op 12.9%, Retro 11.2%, Action 10.2%

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Retro 14.1%, Co-op 9.5%

Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.5%, Retro 32%, 2D 17.9%, Action 14.6%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 8.5%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Violent 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Shooter 16.9%, Platformer 13%, Action 10.7%

Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Cyberpunk 16.5%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.2%

Inspired by classic top-down action games, Glitchpunk lets you brawl, shoot and drive your way through a dystopian future. As an android bounty hunter in a brutal world of gangs, cults and corporations there’s plenty of work for you. Lock and load, let her rip!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 43.6%, Dystopian 19.3%, Shooter 17.9%, Futuristic 11.6%, Action 7.6%

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Arcade 7.9%

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Retro 10.5%

Become Aiden, a three-armed mutant who hunts the most dangerous bounties in the galaxy. Catch, slice, dice and destroy enemies in this exciting 2D platformer with a space-western setting.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Platformer 21.8%, Sci-fi 18.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, 2D 10.4%

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Cyberpunk 19%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 8.5%

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Shooter 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 11%, Retro 11%, 2D Platformer 10.7%

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Co-op 23%, Shooter 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Violent 12.6%

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Action 9.1%

The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 42.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 13.9%, Retro 9.7%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Co-op 16.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 5.5%

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Local Co-Op 24.5%, Co-op 13.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 11.2%

Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.5%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, 1980s 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Co-op 8.3%