Games Like Light City District

Experience a nostalgic aesthetic right out of 1970s and 1980s cultural classics, with adventure gameplay and a dark and disturbing narrative!

Why similar: Noir 36%, 1980s 25.1%, Old School 12%, Retro 7.9%, Exploration 7%

SUNSOFT revival commemoration! Three carefully selected songs from SUNSOFT's works from the 1980s: "Wings of Madura," "53 Stations of the Tokaido," and "Ripple Island" are included!

Why similar: 1980s 34.5%, JRPG 24.1%, Retro 17.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Action 5.5%

“The Olders, they come to eat the Children…” All of the adults have become monsters, the rumors say. Nowhere is safe outside these walls. Welcome to Stray Children — a bittersweet, fairy tale RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, 1980s 22.6%, Action RPG 14.8%, Old School 13.9%, Retro 7.5%

Codename Nemesis is an indie, top down, action/stealth RPG set in a 70's Noir themed world with story rich movie styled cinematics and retro low poly, comic book styled graphics.

Why similar: Noir 29.2%, 1980s 20.1%, Comic Book 14%, Old School 11.3%, Action RPG 11.1%

An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?

Why similar: 1980s 38.9%, Old School 23.3%, Retro 17.8%, Action 6.8%, Puzzle 6.7%

A "punishing" 90's inspired platformer with retro looks, retro gameplay, and VERY challenging run and jump action. Can you manage to survive the normal levels, and unlock the 10 secret temple levels ?

Why similar: 1980s 35.3%, Old School 28.4%, Retro 18.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.2%

Detective vintage game. Ask questions, search for clues, and items. Objects can tell stories too. In your notebook, you will mark who is lying and who is telling the truth.

Why similar: 1980s 30.4%, Old School 23.1%, Noir 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, Adventure 5.2%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: 1980s 23.2%, Retro 16.3%, Old School 14.6%, Open World 13.6%, Minimalist 8.2%

3dSen is a unique emulator that transforms NES games into stunning 3D voxel dioramas. Relive your favorite retro titles like never before!

Why similar: 1980s 33.8%, JRPG 22.3%, Old School 14.4%, Retro 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

In this classic platformer from 1987, take on the role of noted small subterranean mammal criminal Monty Mole, fleeing across Europe from the forces of Intermole. Can you collect enough cash to buy an island paradise and live in luxury?

Why similar: 1980s 25.3%, Retro 23.1%, Old School 14.6%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 7.8%

What made the MZ-700, which couldn't even display graphics, a national computer? Only the MZ-700 knows the answer...

Why similar: 1980s 39.5%, Retro 23.4%, Old School 18.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 5%

Overview: Rain Echoes is a music adventure game where players explore the City of Rain, divided between day and night. Using a music box as a guide, players will collect scattered melodies, restore them, and perform the music to awaken forgotten memories and hear long-lost stories.

Why similar: 1980s 44%, JRPG 41.7%, Open World 8.1%, Exploration 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Embark on a whimsical adventure and play as the bad guy to save the world in this Active Time Brawling RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Open World 16.2%, Action RPG 16%, Old School 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%

Play as Turdy the Turtle, (what kind of name is that...) as he traverses the vast open world. Collect coins and discover secret items, pets, passages, levels, costumes, and more while meeting some interesting characters along the way.

Why similar: 1980s 22%, Open World 15.4%, Old School 14.3%, Retro 12.1%, Action RPG 11.3%

Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.

Why similar: 1980s 46.1%, Old School 24.2%, Retro 20.6%, Action 6.8%, Colorful 0.8%

SHOWA AMERICAN STORY is a brand new RPG and an enthusiastic love letter to the 80s' pop culture that features a strong taste of B-Movies. Follow Chouko's journey of truth and revenge across North America as she grows stronger.

Why similar: 1980s 30.6%, JRPG 25%, Action RPG 12.8%, Retro 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Terra Nova: Legend of the Runes is a modern love letter to classic JRPGs, blending 80's/90's-era charm with a fresh, customizable adventure. Build your perfect party through a flexible job system, and uncover the ancient secrets of the elemental runes before they reshape the world.

Why similar: JRPG 34.1%, 1980s 31.1%, Old School 22.1%, Retro 11.9%, 2D 0.5%

In Demand-Dial Exorcist, you play a demon hunter solving eerie puzzles. Investigate clues, place ritual items on the pentagram, and banish demons before they claim you as their next victim.

Why similar: Noir 59.6%, Adventure 15%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 12.6%

舞台は東京から伊勢志摩へ…… ファミコン風アドベンチャーゲームの完全新作！

Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, 1980s 24.4%, Old School 22.5%, Retro 17.6%, Adventure 5.6%

Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!

Why similar: 1980s 27.3%, Old School 16.4%, Open World 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Retro 9.2%

Welcome to the virtual realm, where every byte matters in your fight to free humanity from a prison of it's own making.

Why similar: 1980s 39.1%, Retro 23.1%, Open World 18.4%, Old School 12.7%, Action 6%

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

Why similar: Noir 35.9%, JRPG 24.7%, Retro 11.7%, Minimalist 8.7%, Puzzle 6.9%

A turn-based RPG detective story with focus on monster-collecting, exploration, and humor. Negotiate with enemies to recruit them to your party, and fuse your monsters to create new ones.

Why similar: Noir 45.1%, JRPG 39.6%, Old School 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.3%

Zahalia was a peaceful land until The Dark Wizard came and stole all the crystals. Defeat his group of monsters and reclaim the Crystals to save Zahalia from darkness.

Why similar: 1980s 28.5%, Old School 17.4%, Action RPG 12.8%, Retro 12.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

The game is about finding 20 clowns who have wandered into a castle! There are a total of 100 characters in this game! Experience not only the search for clowns, but also what kind of characters live in the game world.

Why similar: JRPG 40.4%, 1980s 29.6%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7%

Time Thief is an action adventure game where leaving your village makes the clock tick. Manage your time to stay alive, stealing seconds from creatures around its overworld with your sword.

Why similar: Retro 24.1%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Open World 11.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Old School 9.1%

Join Marnie Barnaby and her new friends, the warrior Princess Xyla, and the robot Elysia, as they set out on a quest through the 80s cyberspace, exploring different worlds and settings, in order to stop a rogue computer virus from taking over and enslaving everyone.

Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, Action RPG 16.5%, 1980s 15.9%, Open World 15.2%, Retro 8.6%

The Unholy Society, a quirky 2D adventure game mixed with action elements, is inspired by '80s and '90s movies, comic books, as well as everything else that fits into the categories of "iconic" and "pop culture".

Why similar: 1980s 35%, Comic Book 21.3%, Retro 17.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 11.7%

Where does the dream end and reality begins? That's up to you to find out.

Why similar: Noir 31.8%, Old School 14%, Comic Book 13.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, Retro 8.8%

The curious young Princess has always looked for the chance to explore the world beyond the castle...

Why similar: 1980s 27.6%, Old School 16.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Retro 14%, Open World 11%

This game is finding them and trying to clear the game. I can't give away any secrets, so I can't give you any detailed explanations. You'll just have to buy it! Tom: "But it's only available in Japanese language. Is there no English version?" "sorry. then I took an arrow in the knee... "

Why similar: 1980s 24.9%, Comic Book 17.9%, JRPG 17.4%, Open World 16.9%, Exploration 7.7%

Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!

Why similar: 1980s 43.9%, Old School 23.1%, Retro 15.5%, Action 14.2%, 2D 1.4%

You're not a hero, but maybe this time, world needs someone like you. Explore a semi-open world, leap between two realities, gather loot, upgrade your shotgun at the base and destroy the enemies. This is a dangerous way, but if you survive, you will have a chance to save more than one reality.

Why similar: Noir 33.7%, 1980s 21.2%, Comic Book 15.6%, Old School 12%, Open World 8.3%

Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.

Why similar: 1980s 44.2%, Retro 27.4%, Old School 15.9%, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Blast those pesky birds in Ah 'ate those flockin birds! Recover lost property and then build with precision in Retroa Retroa Builda! Climb your way to victory? in Slime!? Climb!? A RAD 80s-style game bundle - great for players new to gaming & retro fans! Retro games with a slight modern twist!

Why similar: 1980s 38%, Old School 28.9%, Retro 19.9%, Action 6.8%, Puzzle 3.9%

Operate the hero Jim and defeat the demon Varalys, the strongest in mythology! A classic action RPG representing the 1980s.

Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, 1980s 23.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, Retro 10.4%, Action 10.2%

BeatBox Runner is a retro platformer with a twist: switch states to survive its unique series of traps and challenges.

Why similar: 1980s 36.7%, Old School 23.2%, Retro 17.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 4.8%

Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is a giant monster-themed break-em-up developed with retro 8-bit constraints in mind. The game mixes the dynamics of breakout, pinball and legendary kaiju into a unique and action-packed 8-bit experience. Can you save the world from a kaiju invasion using just a ball and paddle?

Why similar: 1980s 44.2%, Retro 24.4%, Old School 23.5%, Action 6.6%, 2D 0.6%

Rearrange the panels of an animated comic book to craft the story of a noir-styled spy adventure in the FRAMED Collection--a compilation of the multi-award winning puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2.

Why similar: Noir 51.4%, Comic Book 23.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Minimalist 6.6%, Adventure 5.6%

The Red Dragon returns. Venture into the dungeons of Mount Firebreath. This 2D adventure RPG is brought to life with stunning retro pixel art. Classic bump-combat evolves with timing-based action for tense battles. Upgrade your gear, master key items, and defeat the Dragon.

Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, 1980s 16.6%, Action RPG 14.1%, Old School 8.9%, Action 8.4%

From the bygone days of 1997, Combustion is a dieselpunk Action RPG inspired by classics of the PSX-era. As rookie cop Calico, you must restore order as a mastermind serial-killer sends a wave of terror across the city.

Why similar: Noir 40.8%, 1980s 24.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, Old School 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8%

Dome RPG is a game about a boy who once woke up in a strange world. Explore a mysterious world with unique visuals, interesting characters and lots of mysteries to uncover!

Why similar: JRPG 29%, 1980s 29%, Retro 17.1%, Old School 11.7%, Exploration 5.7%

The concluding chapter of the Hydlide series. Can you, as an adventurer, once again save Fairyland? This outstanding game incorporates a new combat system, as well as the introduction of concepts like time and weight, offering a more immersive adventure experience.

Why similar: 1980s 26.2%, Action RPG 19.3%, Old School 16.8%, Retro 10%, Exploration 9.1%

Ah, young love! Srinu, our blushing hero, courts his sweetheart in the quaint village of Bellampakam. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows! The village suffocates under a ruthless drug cartel. Step into Palm Sugar, where romance may steal the spotlight, but the shadows tell the real story.

Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Old School 18.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, Retro 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10%

Fires have broken out all over the city! Use your portable water tank to extinguish raging fires and carry innocent civilians to safety. Play by yourself or simultaneously with a friend to see who is the best fire-fighter in FIRE AND RESCUE!

Why similar: 1980s 48.8%, Old School 24.9%, Retro 19.7%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A nostalgic 1980s-inspired point-and-click adventure packed with puzzles, quirky humor, and bizarre pop-culture references. Explore cinematic environments, talk to eccentric characters, collect and combine items — and discover a surprising burst of action at the end.

Why similar: 1980s 43.3%, Old School 24.5%, Retro 14.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 5.7%

Timothy and the Mysterious Forest is a mix of old-school Game Boy graphics, meta-narrative, stealth system and action combat with an high difficulty level. Elements from adventure/exploration games are mixed with puzzle and stealth: exploration, reading and keeping a slow pace is the best tactic. Multiple endings!

Why similar: 1980s 37%, Old School 23.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Retro 8.2%

Embark on an adventure in an 8-bit open world where monsters roam free. Track down and defeat dangerous beasts. With different classes & genders, skills & spells, each time you play will be different. Feel the nostalgia as you listen to an 8-bit soundtrack while flying on the wings of a dragon.

Why similar: JRPG 20.8%, 1980s 19.8%, Old School 17.5%, Open World 13%, Retro 12.7%

A retro-style action-platformer that blends the stealth shootouts of Rolling Thunder with the raw brawling of Double Dragon. The result? A thrilling 2D spy adventure set in the 1960s — packed with fists, bullets, and classic arcade energy!!

Why similar: Noir 32.9%, 1980s 21.4%, Comic Book 16%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Take control of the destiny of a Buh as he makes his way through an adventurous retro wave world populated by many other Buhs. Some may help you to find what's this all about... but most of them will try to get in the way and do what only the one and only choosen of the Buhs can do.

Why similar: 1980s 40.1%, Old School 21.5%, Action RPG 21.4%, Exploration 11.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

Why similar: 1980s 33.7%, Old School 21.3%, Retro 14.5%, Minimalist 9.8%, Puzzle 9.7%

Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!

Why similar: 1980s 39.9%, Old School 32%, Retro 14.3%, Action 12.1%, 2D 0.9%

RuneKeeper is an Open-World Sandbox RPG with monster taming elements where you can choose to follow the story, or just simply live in the world with your friends in the world of Rin. It's up to you!

Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, Open World 23.7%, Action RPG 10.4%, Old School 9.7%, Adventure 8.8%

In Astria you'll follow two young heroes. While the one still lives, the second main character is already dead. Switch between both characters and travel throughout the world to finally be able to reunite both of them in the world of the living!

Why similar: JRPG 43.8%, Open World 21.4%, Action RPG 10%, Retro 7.9%, Adventure 6.6%

Kill monsters using your camera and solve puzzles as you try to survive Dracula himself in his castle in this retro-style survival horror game.

Why similar: 1980s 38%, Old School 23.7%, Retro 18%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Exploration 5.1%

Embark on an epic journey through five mystical forest worlds to save Princess Kara and show the world that the true hero lives in each of us!

Why similar: 1980s 25.3%, Retro 21.1%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Old School 9.7%

Solve puzzles and find out all the secrets of the disappearance of civilization in a gloomy 2D platformer.

Why similar: Noir 45.1%, 1980s 39%, Adventure 5.9%, Exploration 4.4%, Action 4.2%

Experience an epic adventure alongside Vairon the young intrepid warrior. The terrible Floubyhs decided to invite themselves to the village of Yatapah and kidnap someone. What is Vairon's goal in this whole story ? Save the kidnaped villager and return to enjoy his birthday in peace.

Why similar: JRPG 32.2%, Action RPG 17.6%, Old School 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Retro 8.2%

A game where you play as a slightly confused bear trying to assemble the ultimate meal no matter who tries to get in your way. Relax and fish, visit the grocery store, escape bureaucracy, and more on your way to achieve enlightenment via sandwich.

Why similar: Noir 40.3%, 1980s 25.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 8.3%, Retro 6.5%

Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.

Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Action RPG 17.2%, Open World 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 8.1%