Games Like Lode Runner Legacy

Boulder Dash® - 30th Anniversary™ features classic retro-style gameplay with 220 exciting levels across 11 new, gorgeous and unique worlds, and 10 playable characters. The new level editor and Steam Workshop support offers potentially infinite replay with both user as well as community-created levels.

Why similar: Action 52.4%, Casual 47.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core loop of navigating grid-based environments while collecting items and avoiding hazards.

Return to the underground classic world of treasures and traps in the HD remake of Crystal Caves! Guide Mylo through puzzles and arcade challenges of your favorite episodes, then explore the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards and help Mylo get back home!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.8%, Retro 32.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Action 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar retro platforming experience where collecting items and solving environmental puzzles are the primary objectives.

The legendary game. One of the best action-puzzle games in the world!

Why similar: Action 37.2%, Casual 29.9%, Puzzle 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features the same classic puzzle-platforming DNA as Lode Runner, requiring careful planning to navigate falling objects and enemies.

The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!

Why similar: Casual 35.9%, Action 34.8%, Puzzle 29.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the satisfying mechanics of digging and clearing paths, which mirrors the core gameplay loop of Lode Runner.

Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: This arcade classic features the same side-scrolling, enemy-avoidance gameplay that defines the Lode Runner experience.

The gameplay in Toki Tori is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it's a puzzle game at heart. To progress through the game, the player must pick up each egg in a level using a set number of tools.

Why similar: Puzzle 47.2%, Casual 33.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure puzzle-platformer that requires logical thinking and careful movement to navigate levels, much like the strategic planning needed in Lode Runner.

Return to the remote island classic world of rewards and traps in the HD remake of Secret Agent! Guide 006 through puzzles & arcade challenges of your favorite missions, then uncover the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards & help 006 finally defeat DVS!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.4%, Action 33.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Retro 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends platforming with puzzle-solving, requiring players to collect items and navigate levels while avoiding guards.

This is the official version of the 80's classic game Montezuma's Revenge rebooted by the original developer. It's the classic puzzle solving action adventure platformer you loved in your youth.

Why similar: Action 84.9%, Retro 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic platformer that focuses on treasure hunting and navigating trap-filled rooms, very similar to the goal of Lode Runner.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes trap avoidance and navigation within dangerous, destructible environments, capturing the tension of Lode Runner's enemy encounters.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 70%, Puzzle 25.1%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, its intricate puzzle-platforming mechanics require the same level of spatial awareness and trial-and-error problem solving.

Diamond Caves is a classic arcade puzzle games related to the good old 8bit and 16bit days. Get out of a cave by collect all the Emeralds and Diamonds and beware of traps and monsters... now with level editor!

Why similar: Action 39%, Casual 33.3%, Retro 17.3%, Puzzle 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is heavily inspired by the classic digging and puzzle-solving genre, making it a direct thematic match.

A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs. Features a ton of customization options.

Why similar: Puzzle 61.7%, Casual 38.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the logic and grid-based puzzle-solving elements that underpin the strategic side of Lode Runner.

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

Why similar: Casual 48.9%, Action 39.1%, Retro 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a retro-inspired platformer that emphasizes collecting gold and navigating levels, capturing the spirit of 80s arcade games.

Giana Sisters 2D is a HD remake of the beloved Nintendo DS game from 2009. It features full controller support, precise, intuitive controls and a smooth learning curve. All balanced for hours of fun and challenge.

Why similar: Retro 50.9%, Action 49.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic 2D platforming experience with a focus on precision and enemy navigation.

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

Why similar: Action 60.3%, Retro 39.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the same high-stakes, arcade-style action and enemy-dodging gameplay that defined the era of Lode Runner.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.4%, Action 45.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more physics-based, it shares the intense, single-screen puzzle-platforming challenge that makes Lode Runner so addictive.

The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.

Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 32.5%, Retro 26.9%, Puzzle 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the arcade-style intensity and focus on screen-clearing mechanics found in many classic puzzle-action games.

“It is a modern remake of Snow Bros., an arcade platform-based action game popular in 1990, characterized by its accessibility for people of all ages. It also provides diverse fun with new stages and new modes, and allows players to enjoy the original game as well.”

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30%, Action 27.9%, Casual 24.2%, Retro 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade platformer where clearing enemies from a single screen is the primary goal, mirroring Lode Runner's structure.

Anode reintroduces the classic falling-block puzzle genre, with new twists and challenges! Link blocks back and forth across each other. Match angled couplers to create chains of multiple colors. Play Mission Mode and complete randomly-generated objectives for more challenge!

Why similar: Action 37%, Casual 36.5%, Puzzle 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced puzzle game that requires quick thinking and pattern recognition, similar to the pressure of Lode Runner's enemy AI.

Use your bubble-blowing abilities to trap your enemies and conquer a variety of stages in this action-puzzle game! Includes the original arcade game, The Baron is Back expansion, and a new exclusive Workshop Mode only on Steam!

Why similar: Action 53.5%, Retro 46.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same single-screen, enemy-trapping gameplay loop that makes the Lode Runner series so iconic.

In this puzzle game combining action and stealth, your memory will be your best tool! Remember the location of the lasers, they disappear as soon as you move. Avoid deadly lasers with style, steal from the richest and save your cat 🐱 Prepare for a MEMORABLE heist

Why similar: Action 28.4%, Puzzle Platformer 26.8%, Puzzle 24.3%, Casual 20.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines stealth, puzzle-solving, and heist mechanics, capturing the 'thief' theme of Lode Runner.

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.9%, Action 45.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-adventure platformer that requires careful navigation and puzzle-solving to progress.

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: Action 42.4%, Puzzle 30.3%, Retro 27.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that emphasizes simple, puzzle-oriented level design and classic arcade mechanics.

Koala Kids is a puzzle-platformer game, in the style of retro games like Lode Runner. Includes Hot-seat Coop and Level Editor.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.2%, Retro 27.9%, Puzzle 19.2%, Casual 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer features level-editing tools and grid-based movement that feel very similar to the Lode Runner experience.

A classic arcade mining game where you dig for gold, collect treasure, dodge hazards, and upgrade your gear across multiple modes and levels.

Why similar: Retro 39.4%, Casual 35.9%, Action 24.7%

Brick Breaker, the classic arcade game, is back with a breathtaking new version. Get ready for some seriously explosive gameplay filled with surprises. Collect bonuses, avoid traps and play your way to victory across all the levels. Play with up to 4 players in local mode.

Why similar: Action 29.4%, Casual 28.3%, Retro 22.4%, Puzzle 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the arcade-style precision and screen-clearing objectives common to the puzzle-action genre.

The classic couch competitive gameplay of games like Bomberman brought into the modern era. Place bombs, get out of the way, destroy your friends, collect power-ups, 'splode your way to victory in smooth multiplayer with virtually unlimited local and online players!

Why similar: Action 53.5%, Casual 46.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on trap-based combat and movement, which is a core component of how you handle enemies in Lode Runner.

The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Action 56.1%, Retro 43.9%

Play classic minesweeper or face new challenges in hex and triangular minesweeper modes.

Why similar: Casual 37.8%, Retro 34.1%, Puzzle 28.1%

Why You'll Like It: It highlights the pure logic and grid-based puzzle-solving that serves as the foundation for the Lode Runner experience.

Classic Minesweeper meets pixel art creativity! Craft unique pixel puzzles, transform them into challenging minesweeper levels, and explore endless community creations.

Why similar: Retro 34.8%, Puzzle 33.3%, Casual 31.8%

Why You'll Like It: The inclusion of a level editor and grid-based puzzle mechanics makes this a strong recommendation for fans of Lode Runner's creative side.

Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.

Why similar: Retro 52.3%, Action 47.7%

The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.

Why similar: Action 56.3%, Retro 43.7%

It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!

Why similar: Retro 55.6%, Action 24.8%, Casual 12%, Puzzle 7.6%

Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

Why similar: Action 69.5%, Retro 30.5%

The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Puzzle 19.3%, Retro 15.1%

Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD!

Why similar: Action 100%

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.7%, Action 21.8%, Puzzle 20.7%, Casual 16.8%

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

Why similar: Action 55.2%, Retro 44.8%

DUSK '82 is a simple but addictive action-puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban.

Why similar: Puzzle 51.9%, Retro 48.1%

PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…

Why similar: Action 46.8%, Retro 35.3%, Casual 17.9%

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: Retro 54.8%, Action 45.2%

Bitcoin collector - a colorful game in which you have to dodge the traps and collect bitcoins, changing gravity at your discretion

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Action 24%, Retro 21.7%, Puzzle 16.4%, Casual 11.6%

Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper!

Why similar: Retro 61%, Casual 39%

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Why similar: Action 100%

22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Retro 53.3%, Action 46.7%

Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

Why similar: Action 100%

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.

Why similar: Action 73%, Retro 27%

A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!

Why similar: Retro 61.6%, Action 38.4%

Hop into the shoes of Duke Dashington and save treasures from collapsing dungeons! Do you have what it takes to be the fastest treasure hunter in the world?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.3%, Puzzle 22%, Action 21.6%, Retro 15.1%

With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Puzzle Platformer 30.4%, Puzzle 20.2%, Casual 11.1%

The classic of arcades has returned, and better than ever! Solo or with friends, in TETRUX: Online you can play in a wide variety of gamemodes.

Why similar: Action 44.1%, Casual 40%, Puzzle 15.9%

Tiny Crate is a Crate Chucking Action Puzzle Game ! Leap over spikes and stack up crates to reach the portal in each puzzle. Collect hidden musical notes (-:

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.6%, Retro 30.7%, Puzzle 24.7%

Tired of boring common square levels? Finally there is a brand new minesweeper with different game modes! Each level is a part of collection. Complete collections to obtain keys and gain access for more episodes. Achieve higher levels to unlock new items, chests, pets and much more!

Why similar: Casual 50.8%, Puzzle 49.2%

An award-winning platform adventure game where you hunt down the cunning thief who stole his gold. Beautifully hand-crafted levels bring the story of Leo to life, offering a journey full of challenges. Revisit this classic adventure as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.7%, Casual 25.6%, Puzzle 24.7%

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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.6%, Retro 20.1%, Action 19.9%, Puzzle 19.5%

A love letter to the classic marble games. Help Marble find his lost marbles and roll through physics-powered worlds packed with wild challenges and quirky contraptions.

Why similar: Action 37.4%, Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, Retro 25.5%, Puzzle 11.4%