Games Like Jet Gunner

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Action 25.6%, Retro 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same NES-era charm with its challenging platforming and retro pixel-art aesthetic.

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 32.6%, Platformer 21.6%, Retro 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Indie 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 8-bit action games that emphasizes tight controls and boss-focused gameplay.

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: Action 30%, Retro 23%, Platformer 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct homage to the Contra series, perfectly mirroring the intense run 'n' gun action found in Jet Gunner.

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Action 19.8%, Retro 18%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that focuses on pure action and challenging boss encounters.

Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!

Why similar: Action 35.1%, Platformer 20.3%, Retro 15.1%, Indie 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title nails the retro aesthetic and satisfying platforming feel of 90s-era action games.

A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

Why similar: Action 29.9%, Platformer 23.4%, Retro 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a short, punchy, and highly replayable arcade experience that feels right at home with the run 'n' gun genre.

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Action 20.5%, Retro 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-focused platformer that prioritizes fast movement and shooting mechanics.

Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.

Why similar: Action 71.1%, Indie 28.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that leans heavily into the classic action tropes found in the seed game.

The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.

Why similar: Action 37.6%, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 17%, Indie 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines challenging platforming with gunplay in a way that rewards precision and quick reflexes.

Cast of the Seven Godsends harks back to the days when classic 2D, run ’n gun, action-shooter games ruled the arcades. Four levels of difficulty, six worlds to conquer, twelve mid and end-of-level bosses, seven god-like armour sets, five basic weapons and thirty-five magic combat spells!

Why similar: Action 35%, Retro 22.4%, Platformer 18%, Adventure 13%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D action-platformer that provides the same level of difficulty and retro aesthetic as Jet Gunner.

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 31.6%, Platformer 18.3%, Retro 12.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 12%

Why You'll Like It: Features authentic 8-bit style platforming and exploration that feels like a lost classic.

Bloo Kid 2 is a classic 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim your way through five huge worlds with twelve levels each. Master brutal bossfights and discover lots of secrets in the world of Bloo Kid 2.

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Action 28.8%, Indie 15.2%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, retro-styled platformer that captures the simplicity and fun of 8-bit era games.

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Action 41%, Platformer 22.5%, Indie 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, difficult arcade platformer that focuses on constant movement and precision.

"SUPER DISTRO" is a hard-as-nails 2D platformer in the style of retro games such as Megaman, Super Mario Bros 2: The Lost Levels and other such rage-inducing classics. Taking "Difficult gameplay" to a whole new level - SUPER DISTRO is not for the faint-of-heart. The weak need not apply.

Why similar: Platformer 33.7%, Action 27.8%, Indie 23%, Adventure 11.7%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer that tests your reflexes with its classic, unforgiving design.

Welcome to Cataegis - The White Wind: Ziggurat Chapter, a frantic 2D arcade action retro-style game that pays homage to the glory days of 8-bit side scrolling gaming.

Why similar: Action 41.5%, Platformer 17.9%, Indie 14.5%, Retro 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action game that emphasizes retro visuals and difficult platforming segments.

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: Platformer 27%, Retro 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Action 15.5%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that perfectly replicates the feel and difficulty of classic NES action games.

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

Why similar: Platformer 35.7%, Action 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced action platformer that emphasizes dodging and shooting with high-energy gameplay.

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: Action 42.4%, Platformer 25.6%, Indie 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the fast-paced shooting mechanics of its predecessor, offering even more intense boss battles.

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 33.7%, Action 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 13.5%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that blends retro aesthetics with high-speed movement and combat.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Retro 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Action 11.1%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern retro-platformer that captures the polish and charm of the 8-bit era.

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: Action 32.3%, Retro 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Indie 11.3%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro arcade shooter that captures the spirit of classic 8-bit run 'n' gun titles.

Enter a virtual world of cyber-landscapes and unravel the mystery behind its creation! "Mighty Gunvolt Burst" is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling action game with an authentic feel. Play as "Beck," "Gunvolt," or "Ekoro," and experience their new stories in this unique parallel universe.

Why similar: Action 47.4%, Platformer 28.3%, Retro 24.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, customizable action-platformer that pays tribute to the classic Mega Man style of gameplay.

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: Action 32.1%, Platformer 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Retro 12.3%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-metal infused run 'n' gun that offers a brutal challenge for fans of difficult 2D action.

Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

Why similar: Action 46.4%, Platformer 28.3%, Indie 18.4%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, bullet-hell inspired platformer that demands high precision and quick reactions.

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: Action 26.3%, Platformer 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Retro 11.8%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers chaotic, explosive run 'n' gun action that celebrates the genre's most iconic tropes.

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 40.5%, Action 37.6%, Indie 17.1%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, stylish, and highly polished platformer that focuses on tight shooting mechanics.

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Action 25.4%, Platformer 24.4%, Retro 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school shooter that focuses on 2D platforming and arcade-style enemy waves.

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: Platformer 29.5%, Retro 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Action 14.5%, Indie 7%

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 33.8%, Action 18.4%, Retro 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Adventure 7.2%

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

Why similar: Platformer 27%, Action 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Indie 9.2%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep run 'n' gun experience with crafting elements that maintains a classic 2D pixel-art style.

Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

Why similar: Action 49.7%, Platformer 31.2%, Indie 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused shooter that emphasizes movement and fast-paced combat encounters.

NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Why similar: Action 33.9%, Platformer 22.6%, Retro 15.5%, Indie 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that stays true to the retro aesthetic and difficulty of the seed game.

Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds

Why similar: Platformer 40.4%, Action 17.9%, Retro 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Indie 9.9%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Action 71.9%, Indie 28.1%

Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Action 20.5%, Retro 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Adventure 8%

Canyon Capers is a retro style platform game brought right up to date, with tons of levels, modes, collectables and secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Action 32.5%, Indie 21.5%, Retro 9.3%

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Platformer 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 12.6%

Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.

Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Action 31.3%, Indie 12.3%, Retro 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure.

Why similar: Action 69.4%, Adventure 30.6%

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Action 24.2%, Retro 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%

Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

Why similar: Action 27.3%, Platformer 23.6%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Adventure 8.6%

"BLAH BLAH BLAH 8-bit, BLAH BLAH BLAH, blow stuff up. BLAH BLAH BLAH, retro." BLOWING INTO THE CARTRIDGE NOT REQUIRED!

Why similar: Action 42.7%, Retro 26.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 14.9%

Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Retro 25.2%, Action 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 5.4%

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: Retro 29.3%, Platformer 28.5%, Action 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 4.5%

Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Indie 26.9%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Action 30.4%, Platformer 20.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 12.8%, Retro 11.6%

Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!

Why similar: Platformer 32.3%, Action 22.2%, Retro 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Indie 7.8%

Cyber Gun is a hardcore first-person shooter with platformer elements.

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Adventure 23%, Indie 22.3%

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Action 33.7%, Retro 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 24.7%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 3.9%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Retro 18.5%, Action 18.1%, Indie 8.7%

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: Action 50.2%, Retro 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 6.9%

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Action 35.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Retro 20.3%, Indie 14.4%, 2D 7.6%

Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Retro 29.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 7.7%

Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

Why similar: Platformer 35.3%, Adventure 24.1%, Indie 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Action 56.1%, Indie 21.2%, Retro 14%, 2D 8.6%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Action 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Retro 16.8%, Adventure 7.9%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: Platformer 24.2%, Retro 23.8%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Adventure 7%

Steelborn - is a run and gun platformer game inspired by the classics and made by a team of Abuse, Ranger-X, Contra, Metal Slug, Blaster Master and H.E.R.O fans.

Why similar: Platformer 38.8%, Action 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Adventure 9.3%, 2D 8%

An explosive homage to SNES-era platformers from the makers of Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Explodemon is non-stop action mayhem like you've never seen before.

Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Action 36.6%, Indie 11.8%, Adventure 10.3%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Retro 24.7%, Action 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, 2D 4.7%