Games Like Meander Forth

After a mysterious flash, Jennifer, a young mage, awakens inside a cursed floating castle. Explore its halls, battle creatures, and master new abilities to find a way out and reunite with her lost love.

Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Emotional 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Fantasy 9.6%

Rescue the gem stolen by the evil sorcerer Vamooth and restore peace to the kingdom. Prepare yourself to face a wide variety of enemies, such as slimes, evil trees, and giant bosses that occupy almost the entire screen.

Why similar: Platformer 19.6%, 1990's 14%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Embark on a journey to kill the man who murdered your adoptive father. Fight and kill everyone who stands in your way, from killing basic foot soldiers, to fun and unique bosses. Get stronger with stat and gameplay upgrades.

Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.8%

Challenging Platformer Adventure game with a silly look and feel, get your monkey to the end whilst fighting enemy monkeys and bosses and unlock and complete new stages. There are no checkpoints so dying sends you back to the start of your stage.

Why similar: Platformer 22%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action 11%, Side Scroller 10.6%

Oculant is a classic retro action adventure platformer in a dark-fantasy world. Travel through the kingdom and discover what lies within the kingdom's dark secret.

Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, 1990's 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.5%

There is a trouble at the Magic University! The heart of magic has been stolen by Pastry Witches. Adventure across on a journey through a beautiful world drawn in pixel art style, buy magic wands, collect jewels and fight monsters to return the Magic Crystal.

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 12%, 1990's 11.4%

An enchanting pixel art platformer that embarks you on a quest to find and wield the immense powers of the four elements: air, earth, water, and fire. Players are granted the ability to transform into different elemental forms at will, enabling them to adapt to and overcome intricate obstacles.

Why similar: Platformer 24.2%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 11.2%

Ninja Ruins is a 2D pixel action-platformer with challenging gameplay. Face demons, defeat bosses, collect orbs, and buy skills to become stronger. Test your reflexes against traps and fight to stop hell from consuming Earth!

Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Fantasy 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Arcanion: Tale of Magi is a retro-style platformer that tells the story of a fledgling warrior Magi, and she and her allies must recover a book from a thief who seeks to use its powers to carry out his revenge.

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Adventure 10%

Lord Marn is releasing Abominations in the area where Baldero, our bold and bald hero, took a nap to rest up. The Goddess of mercy, Myla, enters Baldero's dreams to warn him of the up-coming battles. There are many foes to fight before Baldero can stop Marn, will you help him?

Why similar: Platformer 21%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%

American Christmas is a Mario-Megaman-Sonic inspired 2D platformer. This game aims to recapture that magic feeling you’d get when gaming during a time in the 90's when 2D platformers reigned king in the gaming industry.

Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, 1990's 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 10.5%

Okko The Exiled is an action-packed adventure where you stomp, launch and bash your way through Kutala, a land of demons, on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord Yalda and link Okko’s isolated world with the heavens.

Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Heirs of the Fountains is a pixel-art action-platformer starring two siblings with unique powers. Explore the kingdom of Elarion, overcome dangerous levels, defeat fearsome creatures and legendary bosses, and rescue Lady Julia from the clutches of the witch Morwenna.

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Fantasy 8.6%

This is a pixel style platform jumping game where players need to play a courier to avoid obstacles, mechanisms, and monsters along the way. Completing a level within a limited time will earn rewards, but there will be no rewards beyond that time.

Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, 1990's 10%

Jump and dash with your abilities and be faster than all your enemies (if you're faster than the enemy, you dodge his attack). Kill all of your ennemies!

Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Adventure 11.2%

Tame the fauna, flora and the mysteries of your valley to prepare a sumptuous feast.

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Emotional 10.5%

Chief's Quest is a classic action platform game inspired by native american culture and anime

Why similar: Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

A story-driven action RPG set in the land of Krysztalia. Take control of Krystof, a knight without memories, solve mysteries and explore challenging dungeons.

Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 1990's 9%

Legends of Ethernal is a 2D single-player action adventure game where you need to explore beautiful hand-crafted environments, solve clever puzzles and battle tough creatures to uncover the truth about your parents’ disappearance.

Why similar: Emotional 17.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%

Turn into a shadow and clear all the levels. Shadow Trick is a cute platformer game starring a wizard able to switch between the real world and the shadow realm. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you!

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.9%

A 2D platformer about vanquishing capitalizm

Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%, LGBTQ+ 8.7%

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection brings together and updates the apeX of 2D action for new and old players alike. The Dual Collection includes both Luminous Avenger iX 1 and 2, with all all DLC included, as well as balance adjustments.

Why similar: Platformer 23.1%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%

Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister

Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, 2D Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Adventure 10.3%

DRAGONBOMB is a metroidvania about guilt, nationalism, and personal identity. You're SPROUT, a young dragon who has just learned he must lead an attack the knight's castle, a duty you should be honoured to uphold..?

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Emotional 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action 9.1%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Fantasy 8.6%

Lose your patience, peace and tranquility, trying to save Hat Man from the most dangerous cave in the world.

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Side Scroller 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 8.1%

Immerse yourself in this action platformer as you run, jump, slash beasts, solve puzzles, avoid deadly traps, and find hidden treasures in this fairy-tale fantasy world. Take the role of a young girl who finds herself tasked with the burden of saving her realm from evil.

Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Emotional 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action 11.4%

Run, jump, and shoot your way through a world of biomechanical toys to recover a stolen magic pendulum in a frantic, old-school run-and-gun game. Take on bosses, collect power-ups, and save the kingdom as a tough action hero!

Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, 1990's 8.1%

J accidentally kicks a ball, sending it into the manhole. Determined to recover it, he decides to enter the sewer. However, upon exploring the place, he realizes that the ball is not where he imagined, leading him into a restless search throughout the sewer.

Why similar: Platformer 25.3%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, 1990's 12.6%, Adventure 11.9%

Are you ready to climb the tower, uncover its secrets, and reach the top? Will you be the one to achieve what hundreds before you couldn't, or will you fail miserably?

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Emotional 21%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Fantasy 9.1%

Delia and their Glowing Pig Bao are now in Glutinous Kingdom. After receiving a request to cure a sick child, they are wrapped in an adventure that spans the whole magical land! Delia: The Traveling Witch is an Action Platformer with lots of talking NPC's and locations to jump around in.

Why similar: Platformer 21.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!

Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action 10.6%

Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Fantasy 7.7%

"A true classic side-scrolling action game! Magical Girl Ibara, born here."

Why similar: Platformer 25%, Action-Adventure 19%, 2D Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action 11.9%

You are Wiloo, and a lonely alien known as Dr. ETvaldo has kidnapped your dog! Now only you can save your best friend! This game is the Deluxe version of "WILOO" and "Super Wiloo Demake," rebuilt using current codebase, featuring updated pixelated graphics and many improvements!

Why similar: Platformer 21.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1990's 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.

Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, 1990's 7.8%

Fateless Night - is a 2D action-platformer with randomized enemies and a combo system that rewards skilled playthrough.

Why similar: Platformer 25%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Platforming, fighting, depression.

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Emotional 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Adventure 11.4%

Throw your shell, swap your abilities, and grow through molting. Choose from nine hermit crab heroes in a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure. Explore shores and sunken ruins, battle bosses, craft and upgrade shells, and discover the stories of Awesome Island.

Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action 7.9%

Help Luna awaken from an eternal nightmare in this precision platformer. Guide her through handcrafted challenges, confront her fears, and uncover the secrets of her mind where not everything is real. Can you find the way out, or will you remain asleep forever?

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Emotional 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action 10%

At the end of time, an ancient, familiar evil awakens, threatening the remaining life in the universe.

Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11%, 2D Platformer 10.8%

What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.

Why similar: Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, 1990's 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.2%

“Kawaii is Justice!” Snappy to play, satisfyingly challenging! A retro-cute 2D action platformer starring a clumsy little witch, adorable bunny plushies, and one huge conspiracy!

Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, 1990's 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Action 10.5%

Leaping, smashing, scorching, and exploding its way into your collection! Little Samson—the rarest and most coveted game of the 8-bit era—arrives on modern systems for everyone to enjoy!

Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, 1990's 18.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Tac-Tums: DreamQuest is a cozy but challenging pixel art action-platformer. A young boy enters his dreams to rescue his Yaya. Explore magical worlds inspired by Venezuela, overcome enemies, puzzles, and platforming challenges, discover new powers as you advance through this retro adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 20.9%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Emotional 13.8%, 1990's 8.9%

Natural Allies is a 2D platform game inspired by the 8-bit era. Team up with a variety of animal buddies to stop an ancient evil from taking over! Explore 25 stages across 6 worlds, and test your skill against fearsome foes! Discover the true ending by collecting the hidden Spectral Stars.

Why similar: Platformer 25%, 1990's 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 10.3%

A colorful world full of secrets and challenges. Explore, help others, unlock new masks, and reactivate the three Light Crystals before darkness takes over.

Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Action 11%, Adventure 9.9%

KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world.

Why similar: Emotional 16.9%, 1990's 15%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%

HOLY GRAIL for DUMMIES is a colorful and absurd action-platformer about Buckethead, a hero past his prime, in a world that, let's be honest, has seen better days...

Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Fantasy 11.6%, Emotional 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%

Embark on journey through the "Project: Artificial Legacy Saga" a four-part series, crafted to feel as if it was released across four console generations. Follow Kirana on her heroic journey, as she protects her family and her homeland from a mysterious evil force.

Why similar: Platformer 18%, Action-Adventure 17%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

A back-to-basics retro platformer! Waking up alone in a mysterious laboratory, Coraroc must make his way through colorful stages and dastardly enemies to rescue his friends. Can you help Coraroc defeat the Pacicap menace?

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, 1990's 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

is a 2D platformer set in a steampunk fantasy world. Once a garden where precious memories grew into beautiful flowers and trees, it has turned into cold, ash-gray ruins by an unknown shadow. Embark on a journey with a young boy to bring color back to this world.

Why similar: Platformer 27%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

In this retro inspired platformer, you play as Rabidja, the famous rabbit ninja. Travel through 20 levels including forests, seashores, underwater depths, gloomy caves, fly in the sky and explores the dark castle of the sinister Professor to get back your 12 golden pieces.

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, 1990's 14.8%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 12%

Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.

Why similar: Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%

Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!

Why similar: Platformer 19.9%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 1990's 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%

ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.

Why similar: Platformer 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10%

Blinding Lite is an action-adventure platformer that focuses on tight acrobatic platforming. Venture forth and save the Elementals from their capture! Experience a flowing move set, a world brimming with character, and a world painted in NES colors!

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Fantasy 6.9%

One Last Journey is a story-driven 2D platformer set in the Veil. Play as two silent souls — Selene and Aurel — as they journey through haunting ruins, fading memories, and creeping danger in search of reunion and peace.

Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Emotional 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action 11.1%

2D platform adventure game

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, 1990's 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action 10.4%