- #1 Space Fat: To the Core
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: winknowsgames
Windows
Starting in space battle your way through all the layers of the atmosphere and into the planet itself in this roguelike vertically scrolling shooter. Can you survive long enough and make it To The Core?
Why similar: Retro 29.4%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action 19.2%, Platformer 15.2%, 2D 8.1%
- #2 Gilded Eternal
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Scott Ethington
Windows
Gilded Eternal is an action arcade game about luring monsters into the King's crushing hand.
Why similar: Retro 17.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Perma Death 11.4%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #3 DaemonClaw: Origins of Nnar
96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: BitBeamCannonPub: Pixelheart
Windows
Defend humanity from a surprise attack by the mystical creatures of the world of Nnar in this high speed arcade/console style action game coming to modern and classic retro platforms.
Why similar: Retro 29.9%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Fantasy 9%
- #4 Crystal sword
95% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
Fantasy dot-eating-action
Why similar: Retro 33.1%, Action 29%, Fantasy 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 11.4%
- #5 Goblin and Coins II: The Lost Recipes
93% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Nikola Bulj
Windows
A much easier stand-alone expansion to Goblin and Coins II. Use unlimited continues to run and double-jump through 25 handcrafted levels, and retrieve the recipes lost in the midnight raid from the original game.
Why similar: Action 19.1%, Retro 17.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Fantasy 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #6 Fool's Curse
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Fan 0f Toast
Windows
Fight your way through 13 retro inspired stages. Utilize the powers of your enemies to create over 70 magic spells and explore multiple routes on your way to the mysterious castle!
Why similar: Retro 26.4%, Action 16.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #7 Exit Plan b
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rapu Games
Windows
A fast, unforgiving roguelite where short, procedural mazes chain into long, high-stakes runs. Move precisely, spend gems wisely, and escape... or start over.
Why similar: Retro 25.4%, Roguelite 24.3%, Action 20.3%, Arcade 11.5%, 2D 9.6%
- #8 The Curse of Fafnir
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: James Justice
Windows
You play as a rogue mage who tapped into dark arts to try and gain more power but as soon as you opened a dusty old book, Fafnir was summoned and not pleased, which caused him to place a curse on you and sent you to a eternal dungeon. Survive by beating the dungeon and breaking the curse.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.7%, Roguelite 19.8%, Fantasy 12.9%, Medieval 12.5%, Retro 9.2%
- #9 EatWell
91% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Spiez
Windows · Mac
Collect blood cells, rescue the girl!
Why similar: Perma Death 37.6%, Retro 33.9%, Roguelite 24.9%, Indie 3.7%
- #10 Venture Kid
91% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2018
Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Retro 32.3%, Action 24.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 8.7%
- #11 Nine Lives or Less
90% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Tabby Cat
Windows
Nine Lives or Less is a rogue-like action game about a cat going on an adventure with a special jetpack.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Retro 16.7%, Action 16.4%, Platformer 14%, Perma Death 13%
- #12 Pit of Ascension
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Powerdive Games
Windows
Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 9.7%
- #13 Dorke and Ymp
89% matchMixed47% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: NorsePub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
This game is a puzzle adventure platformer in which you got to help Dorke (and Ymp) to make some errands for your evil Master Wizard in exchange of him training you and teaching you his magic spells.
Why similar: Cartoony 21.2%, Retro 17.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Fantasy 10.9%, Action 9.4%
- #14 Smashroom
88% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Jonathan Calsolaro
Windows
The faith of the forest is threatened by evil forces. A mysterious curse has turned your human body into a small mushroom and your world is invaded by molds, but not all is lost. Your new form comes with new abilities!
Why similar: Retro 30.1%, Platformer 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action 16.6%, 2D 13.7%
- #15 Knights of the Road
86% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.
Why similar: Retro 35.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 9%
- #16 Mecha-Tokyo Rush
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Evil Robot
Windows
In the year 16XX the city of Mecha-Tokyo has been infested with strange and powerful yōkai! Where did they come from and why are they destroying the city? It's up to Giga, Tera and the other super robots to find out and stop them!
Why similar: Retro 28.3%, Action 18.6%, Roguelite 17.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
- #17 Hoshi_no_Natchan
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: ああいウェアPub: AAIware
Windows · Mac
This is a pixel art 2D action game. Use dash, jump and attack to reach the goal. There are no complicated operations or material collection, so you can start playing right away. It's an easy and kindness game.
Why similar: Retro 22.3%, Action 21.6%, Fantasy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #18 Tower of Dreams
85% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sour Lemon Studios
Windows
A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower
Why similar: Cartoony 17.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Perma Death 16.2%, Fantasy 10.7%, Platformer 8.8%
- #19 Slayin DX
84% matchPositive100% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Licker LLC
Windows
Run through wave after wave of monsters with your weapons, spells or mounts in this endless single screen arcade game.
Why similar: Roguelite 22.5%, Action 18%, Retro 16.3%, Fantasy 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #20 Space Duck: Escape
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Broken Down Software
Windows · Mac
Collect equipment and climb upwards to assist Puddles the Duck escape from an erupting volcanic planet in this fast paced rogue-lite vertical platformer. Move quickly to avoid the rising lava flows to help this Space Duck Escape!
Why similar: Retro 28.1%, Roguelite 24.9%, Platformer 18%, 2D 14.6%, Action 7.5%
- #21 Dragon Of Saiyu
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Studio OpA
Windows
《 Dragon Of Saiyu 》retells the classic tale of Journey To The West in Retro 2D platformer style . Play as the young aspiring monk, Sanzang, and defeat strong foes in his quest of attaining the legendary scrolls from the Buddha of far west.
Why similar: Retro 32%, Platformer 17.8%, Action 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 2D 8.7%
- #22 Dogurai
83% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Hungry Bear Games
Windows · Linux
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: Retro 29.7%, Action 27.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 2D 9%
- #23 Face on Fire
81% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: rekuchn
Windows
Face on Fire is a retro action platformer with 12 playable characters and 100+ levels.
Why similar: Retro 27.3%, Action 25.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 10.2%, 2D 9.3%
- #24 Flea!
81% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Lowtek Games
Windows
Flea is a challenging retro 2D platformer with an intriguing back story.
Why similar: Retro 36.9%, Action 15.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #25 Nick Reckless in The Curse of the Lost Cause
82% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Akedo Studio
Windows
Unravel the mysteries of old-school gameplay in this classic side-scrolling platformer, venture through four different environments and procedurally generated levels for ever-changing play sessions, and hope to lift... The Curse of the Lost Cause.
Why similar: Retro 28.9%, Action 28.3%, Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 9.9%
- #26 Selective Jump: Once Again With Feeling
80% matchMixed67% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Nekomura Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An atmospheric platformer where players fight weird monsters that keep on claiming they're part of an operating system.
Why similar: Retro 29.7%, Action 23.2%, Platformer 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 11.5%
- #27 Asterion Quest
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elysion CD
Windows
Asterion Quest is an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer, with classic retro mechanics and linear level design. Run, jump and battle as Asterios, the Minotaur, on a quest for his lost beloved.
Why similar: Retro 28%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 11.1%, Fantasy 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #28 Spine Lasher
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pink Anvil
Windows
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: Retro 29.2%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Medieval 8.9%
- #29 Jet Gunner
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 627 reviews2014
Dev: Sinclair Strange
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Retro 28.4%, Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 6.9%
- #30 Call of Thief
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3T Games
Windows
An arcade action plateforme game
Why similar: Retro 30.2%, Action 25%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #31 Monty Kong
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
Ape fights poachers in a 2D action game.
Why similar: Retro 38.7%, Action 33.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, 2D 12.2%
- #32 Cavelon
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic maze shooter from 1983, take on the role of Arthur as he battles to get to the top of Castle Cavelon and save Guinivere from an evil wizard! Fire arrows from your mighty bow to vanquish fearsome knights. Use the wonderous power of Excalibur to become invincible!
Why similar: Retro 31%, Medieval 15.6%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Arcade 9.2%
- #33 Stick Knight Takes Over the Universe
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Z-ixel
Windows
It's conquest time in Sticktopia! So, go on a conquest with 30 unique weapons. Along the way you'll fight in worlds everywhere from an aquarium to a candy-filled world to an asteroid belt! Conquer each area with a different weapon and 30 seconds on the clock for a fast-paced arcade experience!
Why similar: Retro 29.7%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #34 Goo Hunter
73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Titan Art Games
Windows
Explore a world filled with unique challenges and obstacles! 💚 In Goo Hunter 💚, you control a brave Slime treasure hunter who uses her sticky hands to overcome dangerous obstacles and solve intriguing puzzles.
Why similar: Retro 28.8%, Action 22.1%, Platformer 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, 2D 8%
- #35 Bear Bovver
78% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Artic ComputingPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic arcade-style platformer from 1983, take on the role of Ted the Bear, proud owner of a shiny new Sinclair electric truck - looking to find some batteries to power it. Also contains 'Baby Bear' mode, which allows you to play without enemies.
Why similar: Retro 36.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 12.1%, 2D 8.7%
- #36 Beard Blade
74% matchVery Positive87% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Glovebox Games LLC
Windows
Run and jump through tropical 16-bit locales as you fend off foes with the power of Branson's shapeshifting beard. Visit the barber to toughen your scruff with new abilities and confront the thieving Smuglins.
Why similar: Retro 24.1%, Action 18.8%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
- #37 Voody Hex
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toropipou Games
Windows
Voody Hex is a roguelite plateformer. Enter into a voodoo cabaret and curse yourself to increase difficulty. You cannot attack - Your only way to survive is to dodge.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Action 16.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Perma Death 13.8%, Retro 10.2%
- #38 NightmareZ
75% matchMixed44% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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: Retro 29.4%, Action 25.5%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #39 Years Gone By
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Fineam Neo Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Armed with a sword, defeat all your enemies to reclaim your land.
Why similar: Platformer 16.3%, Action 15.9%, Retro 15.2%, 2D 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
- #40 Wizorb
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 996 reviews2012
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!
Why similar: Retro 33.9%, Arcade 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action 12%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #41 Move the Window
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Hyakuren Soft
Windows
This is a game where you have to solve in unusual ways to collect all the coins in each level.
Why similar: Retro 31.1%, Action 24.3%, Platformer 19.3%, 2D 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #42 Bloo Kid 2
72% matchVery Positive89% of 281 reviews2015
Dev: winterworks GmbH
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
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: Retro 28.5%, Action 22.5%, Platformer 22%, 2D 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #43 Party Business Supreme
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: R Hill
Windows
Collect presents for the big client. Avoid forks that try to eat you, because you are a cake.
Why similar: Cartoony 37.5%, Retro 29.4%, Action 23.2%, Arcade 7.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #44 Duck Run
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: DudeekiPub: Dudeeki Studio
Windows
Duck Run is an exhilarating 2D precision platformer that will test your reflexes and agility.
Why similar: Cartoony 18.3%, Platformer 17.7%, Retro 16.4%, Action 14.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%
- #45 Dash Fleet
73% matchMixed48% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: phime studio LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dash Fleet is a simple and fun dashing action game.
Why similar: Retro 26.7%, Action 14.5%, Cartoony 14%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #46 Boomeraxe
69% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: SoBad
Windows
Who says a twin-stick shooter needs guns? Boomeraxe is a bullet hell dungeon crawler with a unique core mechanic: Your only weapon hurts you too.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.2%, Action 19.6%, Retro 18.8%, Perma Death 18.3%, 2D 8.9%
- #47 Tales of Isenberg
68% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: Madarász AndrásPub: Market Garden Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tales of Isenberg is a medieval fantasy-style, Hungarian-voiced 2D platformer that blends action and skill. The hero, Alrik, journeys to the frozen castle of Isenberg to face the forces of darkness. Dangerous foes and unexpected twists await you!
Why similar: Retro 26.1%, Medieval 15.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #48 Yellow Ballman
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
High Speed 2D Ball Action
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Retro 36.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D 13.5%
- #49 Death Tale Pandora's Box
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyx Works
Windows
In this action roguelike you will found a almost infinite arnesal of randomly procedural genereted weapons, with giant bosses, bullets and death, you are in the pandoras box its your choice what will you do peace or chaos?
Why similar: Perma Death 34.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 10.3%, 2D 10%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #50 Orb Tower
67% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Linux
A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !
Why similar: Roguelite 19%, Action 18.4%, Perma Death 13.2%, Arcade 12%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #51 Dungeon Throne
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Martín Maestri Martinez
Windows
Explore procedurally generated dungeons. Retrieve artifacts and use your magic to fight your way through the dungeon. Rescue prisoners and destroy the dungeons.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.7%, Perma Death 17%, Fantasy 13%, Medieval 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #52 Fury of the Furries 2
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cyrille Fontaine
Windows
The long awaited sequel to Fury of the Furries is here. The 1993 Amiga & PC platform game is back on PC, with larger levels, more challenges, 25% more pixels, more bosses, an much much more bonuses.
Why similar: Retro 30.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #53 Darok
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: On963
Windows
Darok is a simple 2d platformer where you have to navigate Darok back home. There are breakable floors, moving platforms and Geysers to help Darok on his journey home.
Why similar: Retro 30.4%, Action 25.1%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #54 Inukari - Chase of Deception
69% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: EinzelartigGames
Windows
Fast and smooth action jump & run game like in the good old days. With focus to the Speedrun community.
Why similar: Retro 33%, Action 19%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #55 Unicopia
67% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Squeaky Pig Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unicopia is a retro 2D platformer featuring a Unicorn racing to rescue her girlfriend from the clutches of an Evil Poodle. Jump up and down towers, collect gems, and reveal the key before the clock strikes and you're haunted by the ghost of time!
Why similar: Retro 32.1%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 11%, Arcade 8.7%
- #56 Fallen Leaf
66% matchVery Positive91% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Delta Shore Games
Windows
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: Retro 30.1%, Platformer 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 11.3%, 2D 9.8%
- #57 Bao Boi
66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Picnic Byte
Windows
Bao Boi is a fast-paced vertical climbing platformer where every mistake means instant death. Dash, jump, and weave through traps and enemies, race the timer, and see if you can reach the summit in one life.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.6%, Cartoony 16.5%, Retro 10.7%, Action 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%
- #58 Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Purple Galaxy Games
Windows
In Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade asteroids from space have hit the city. Jerry Frog must help rescue the citizens, so they can relocate to a safer area. Reach the highest score in "High Score Mode".
Why similar: Retro 26.3%, Action 24.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, 2D 9%
- #59 Jack Dragon and the Stone of Peace
66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Tea Monster Games
Windows
Jack Dragon is a retro game love letter to 80 and 90s arcade games. Avoid nasties, jump on platforms, glide around the screen and collect gems! Sounds easy, right?
Why similar: Retro 27.1%, Cartoony 13.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Arcade 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #60 Crabs And Rats
64% match6 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Press For Coffee
Windows
On a stormy night, Boris, a weak pirate with a stomachache, tumbles in his cabin, tormented by hallucinations from malnutrition and sea sickness. Trapped in a nightmare, he must fight for his life and escape… or be swallowed by the madness.
Why similar: Cartoony 20.7%, Retro 18.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 11%