
42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.
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42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.

The Making of Karateka
Play the history. Go behind the scenes of Jordan Mechner's landmark game Karateka in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, with archival materials, video features, and more. Experience pixel-perfect versions of this legendary game, with all-new features.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, 1980s 19.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Play the history. Go behind the scenes of Jordan Mechner's landmark game Karateka in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, with archival materials, video features, and more. Experience pixel-perfect versions of this legendary game, with all-new features.
Why similar: 1980s 30.1%, Action 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Old School 15.1%, 2D 8.7%
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
Why similar: Retro 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Arcade 19.2%, 1980s 16%, Action 10%
Minotaur Arcade brings you arcade-style games with a modern twist, playable in 2D or in VR for that 80s Tron "inside an arcade game" feeling. Vol. 1 consists of two Llamasoft classics - "Gridrunner" as the arcade game that might have been, and "GoatUp" as a light-hearted platformer that will have you baaing...
Why similar: Action 100%
Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Abstract 13.6%, Action 6.1%
Gridrunner Revolution is a game which has evolved over 27 years. The original Gridrunner games were created for the Commodore 64 and Vic-20 back in 1982. The company that made the games, Llamasoft, are now one of the longest established game developers in existence and over the intervening years have done pioneering work in the field of...
Why similar: Arcade 100%
When other Llamas spit at people and eat grass all day, Pablo is different: He explores ancient ruins built by the Inca Llamas of the past! Solve puzzles, avoid traps, and gallop madly to uncover ancient llama treasures!
Why similar: Arcade 55.4%, Colorful 14.4%, 2D 13.5%, Retro 13.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Mibibli's Quest is a retro-style surrealistic platformer game. Join Mibibli as it blasts its way through over 20 crazy and eclectic levels! Conquer caves, dance through raves, wander the suburbs, and blow up eggs... travel through time and explore your nightmares along the way!
Why similar: Surreal 32.3%, Platformer 29.2%, Action 22%, Retro 16.5%
Space Giraffe is an abstract action arcade style game that takes place in a succession of beautiful environments generated by an advanced graphics synthesizer. It presents itself as a shooter but the more you play the more you discover the hidden depths and strategies that make the gameplay satisfyingly rich and rewarding.
Why similar: Psychedelic 75.6%, Arcade 24.4%
The world's best mass llama-slaughter roguelike-lite-ish couch co-op top-down twin-stick shooter.
Why similar: Action 100%
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Action 24%, Arcade 21.2%, Retro 7.4%, 1980s 7.3%
Transcend the material realm and assume your true form as Spinch, a hyper-agile organism consumed by the quest to rescue a litter of its missing offspring, in this side-scrolling, psychedelic platformer from the mind of award-winning Canadian cartoonist, Jesse Jacobs.
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.7%, Precision Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.8%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 7.1%
the game is about keeping your mind at one place
Why similar: Psychedelic 32.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Surreal 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!
Why similar: Arcade 58%, Action 25.3%, Retro 10.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Arcade 24.5%, Action 18.4%, Retro 14.6%, 2D 5.9%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Psychedelic 16.6%, Shooter 11.8%, 1980s 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%
Is Bubsy a celebrated icon from the mascot wars of the early 90s or a platforming punchline? Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection explores the franchise's troubled history and enduring popularity. A playable history that includes games, artifacts and interviews. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Abstract 31.8%, Platformer 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 9.4%, Colorful 9.3%
Based on one of Germany’s most popular comedy franchises, this unhinged retro platformer turns a foreign cult phenomenon into one of the strangest licensed games you may ever play. Jump, punch and argue your way through 21 pixel-art levels. No context required — the confusion is part of the fun.
Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, 1980s 15.3%, Retro 13.5%, Old School 13%, 1990's 10.8%
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 14.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Retro 12.2%
Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.
Why similar: 1980s 33.4%, Retro 23.3%, Arcade 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, 2D 3.7%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 15%, Action 11.3%, Old School 7.4%
In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.1%, Platformer 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 8.1%, Colorful 7.3%
A Surreal Puzzle Shooter Adventure Fueled By Madness!
Why similar: Psychedelic 27.7%, Abstract 26.3%, Surreal 19.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Colorful 6.8%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Psychedelic 19.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Old School 5.7%
Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Arcade 27.4%, 1980s 23.5%, Retro 11.7%, Old School 11%, Action 9.6%
FLIP THE WORLD! WALK ON WALLS! HALLUCINATE! EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF YOUR MIND! Take a challenge in a weird and unique trippy gravitational puzzle platformer!
Why similar: Psychedelic 73.5%, Action 26.5%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Surreal 34.6%, Psychedelic 24.9%, Platformer 18.5%, Colorful 10.5%, Action 8.3%
A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game!
Why similar: Surreal 33.9%, Platformer 23.2%, Arcade 21.9%, Action 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Become a professional thing-doer! Complete wacky assignments for Salamander County's local TV station, and solve the mystery of why nearly everyone in the county suddenly disappeared.
Why similar: Surreal 29.2%, Abstract 27%, Arcade 21.9%, Action 9.3%, 2D 7.2%
Celebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos
Why similar: Arcade 23.7%, 1980s 18%, 1990's 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Colorful 9.1%
GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.7%, Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Old School 11.2%, Retro 10.8%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 16%, 1980s 12.1%, 1990's 7.9%
Test both mind, body and spirit in this surreal bullet hell platformer. Plum the depths of your potato-consciousness to overcome impossible challenges in search of the elusive, tantalizing TROOF.
Why similar: Platformer 24%, Surreal 21.9%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Arcade 12.4%
Retro first person shooter about love story with ocean of gore effects in an unusual world of strange dream with incredible creatures. 23 different levels, 12 types of enemies, 6 weapons and that's not all!
Why similar: Action 30.8%, Shooter 29%, Retro 22.4%, Old School 17.9%
Explore a surreal world with a drunken alpaca! Solve puzzles, fish out the most unusual items from rivers, fight watermelon thugs, and uncover all the secrets of this world!
Why similar: Surreal 51.6%, Colorful 14.8%, Action 13.4%, 2D 12.9%, Singleplayer 7.4%
DRAG, BOOP, AND PRAY. Play your way through a psychedelic, retro mini golf labyrinth built by an intrusive AI named Susan. Master glitchy physics, dodge bizarre ball-killers, and tackle over 1,400 mind-bending levels in this ultra-minimalist, surrealist arcade sports puzzler.
Why similar: Psychedelic 33.9%, Surreal 21.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Pixel Ripped 1989 is a wacky multi-dimensional homage to the early days of gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic videogame and beyond.
Why similar: 1980s 31%, Retro 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Old School 13.3%, Action 11.7%
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Platformer 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Retro 16.4%, Action 12.4%, 2D 10.5%
Psychedelic Roguelite Pong 'em up where you go to bring back the Moon. A crazy, addictive, and hilarious arcade-action game based on the granddad of all video games.
Why similar: Psychedelic 46.9%, Arcade 20.3%, Retro 10.2%, Colorful 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Say helloaphant to jmtb02’s classic series of elephant games–now remastered into one elephant-sized package!
Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Arcade 26.3%, Surreal 10.8%, Action 9.5%, Retro 7.4%
Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arcade 18.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Retro 12.8%, 1990's 11.7%
A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.
Why similar: 1980s 23.5%, Arcade 22.3%, 1990's 15.9%, Retro 13.8%, Action 11.1%
What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.
Why similar: Action 36.1%, Retro 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, 2D 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11%, Retro 9%
Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.
Why similar: Action 78.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 7.4%, Colorful 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 19.3%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Old School 10.2%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the Nintendo Entertainment System with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 1.
Why similar: Arcade 34.5%, Retro 21.9%, Action 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Blippo+ is a live-action, off-cable TV simulator. Channel-surf the stars and discover the staticky, radical world of Planet Blip through its soaps, sitcoms, news, weather, and talk shows. But don’t touch that remote—everything’s about to get bent.
Why similar: Psychedelic 39.9%, 1980s 17.9%, Surreal 12.8%, 1990's 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
Splatter is a first-person fever dream where you blast constantly-adapting enemies into neon sprays of pulp and slime. Enter a digital mindscape constructed by four anonymous administrators. Can you survive? Can you remain sane? Can you remain yourself?
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.1%, Surreal 23.7%, Shooter 17.1%, 1990's 9.6%, Colorful 8.2%
Animalistic is a fast-paced, ultraviolent, and stylish indie FPS game where you brutally clear room after room of creepy humanoid animals. Featuring a story-mode and endless wave mode!
Why similar: Psychedelic 41.3%, Surreal 22%, Shooter 17.6%, Colorful 6.2%, Action 5.5%
Game dev simulator! Now you can live it! Pixel Ripped 1978: An Atari Adventure is a love letter to everything ATARI. Players are caught in a whacky time-traveling adventure as one of the main programmers at ATARI. Get INSIDE the gaming world to prevent history from being rewritten!
Why similar: Platformer 25.5%, Shooter 22.5%, Arcade 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Colorful 7.3%
Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.1%, Action 34.9%
Fling, jet, grapple and roll through a psychedelic world as you experience the bizarre mating rituals of alien jellyfish. You'll need careful timing and strategy to explore every cleft and cranny in this chill but challenging 1-button arcade game.
Why similar: Psychedelic 23%, Precision Platformer 18.7%, Abstract 12.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Surreal 12%
A dungeon-crawler-rail-shooter-action hybrid for sickos. Blast FREAKS into pieces with juicy non-traditional FPS gameplay!
Why similar: Psychedelic 19.9%, Surreal 18.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 16.3%, Abstract 15.4%
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Arcade 26%, Retro 16.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Colorful 11.6%
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 25%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 13%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Abstract 16.3%, Psychedelic 14.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%
Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.
Why similar: Psychedelic 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 9.9%
Non-Euclidean snake where you can go forever deeper and deeper into the void... ...and if you're good enough, into the daily leaderboards
Why similar: Psychedelic 30.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Surreal 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Abstract 6.7%