- #1 Mega Man Legacy Collection
97% matchVery Positive86% of 5,200 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Classic 32.3% ★, Platformer 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Retro 10.5%, Difficult 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This collection is the essential starting point, featuring the original six NES titles that defined the series' core mechanics.
- #2 Mega Man 11
96% matchVery Positive89% of 5,195 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Why similar: Classic 30.6% ★, Platformer 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Difficult 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the classic formula that retains the tight controls and challenging boss fights of the older games.
- #3 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 29.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Platformer 13%, Action 8.2%, Retro 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: These titles represent the definitive 16-bit evolution of the Mega Man formula with faster movement and deeper combat mechanics.
- #4 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,639 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.
Why similar: Classic 27.6% ★, Action 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Platformer 13.4%, Difficult 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by Inti Creates, these games offer a faster, more intense take on the Mega Man action-platforming experience.
- #5 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,570 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Platformer 26%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Difficult 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the precise platforming, challenging boss design, and retro charm of the NES era.
- #6 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,344 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 26.7% ★, Platformer 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Action 8.5%, Retro 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This collection completes the X series experience, offering a look at the later, more experimental entries in the franchise.
- #7 Azure Striker Gunvolt
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,735 reviews2015
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Action 16.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Anime 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the team behind the Zero series, this game features high-speed action and a heavy emphasis on boss patterns.
- #8 Contra Anniversary Collection
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,420 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, Platformer 12.7%, Retro 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Classic run-and-gun action that matches the high difficulty and arcade roots of the Mega Man franchise.
- #9 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Platformer 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Retro 13.7%, Classic 10.4% ★, Side Scroller 10%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-platformer that feels like a spiritual successor to the classic 8-bit era of gaming.
- #10 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,186 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Classic 37.9% ★, Platformer 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Retro 10%, Action 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same challenging, stage-based action-platforming DNA that made the Mega Man series a classic.
- #11 Sonic Mania
90% matchVery Positive94% of 27,546 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Why similar: Classic 34.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Retro 10.6%, Side Scroller 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern 2D platformers, offering incredible level design and retro-inspired aesthetics.
- #12 Cyber Shadow
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,490 reviews2021
Dev: Aarne "MekaSkull" HunzikerPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
Why similar: Platformer 20.5%, Retro 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Difficult 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic ninja-themed action-platformer with incredibly tight controls and high difficulty.
- #13 DuckTales: Remastered
89% matchVery Positive88% of 7,730 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
Why similar: Classic 31.4% ★, Platformer 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Retro 12.4%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A polished remake of a classic Capcom-developed platformer that features the same level design philosophy as Mega Man.
- #14 The Messenger
87% matchVery Positive93% of 12,834 reviews2018
Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Platformer 22.2%, Retro 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Difficult 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends classic 8-bit platforming with modern movement mechanics and a compelling narrative structure.
- #15 The Disney Afternoon Collection
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,025 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Why similar: Classic 42% ★, Platformer 15.1%, Retro 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features several Capcom-developed platformers from the same era that share similar design sensibilities.
- #16 Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
86% matchVery Positive93% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!
Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Action 19.2%, Retro 16.4%, Anime 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more complex movement and combat options that challenge the player's reflexes.
- #17 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1
84% matchVery Positive88% of 1,460 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!
Why similar: Action 30.8%, Retro 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: While an RPG, it captures the core aesthetic and world-building of the Mega Man franchise.
- #18 Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX
86% matchVery Positive90% of 783 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!
Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Action 20.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Refined, high-speed action-platforming that emphasizes precision and mastery of character abilities.
- #19 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2
84% matchVery Positive86% of 569 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series, which has expanded into anime and comics, is back. Volume 2 includes six action packed games from both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 4 to both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 6, plus additional features like a gallery and online play!
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Retro 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Completes the collection of the unique action-RPG series that expanded the Mega Man universe.
- #20 Cave Story+
85% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Classic 24.1% ★, Platformer 21.9%, Retro 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie action-platformer that combines deep mechanics, exploration, and pixel-art charm.
- #21 METAL SLUG 2
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,324 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 38% ★, Action 19.3%, Retro 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Classic arcade run-and-gun action with high difficulty and iconic pixel-perfect art.
- #22 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
82% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Classic 52.6% ★, Retro 17.3%, Action 11.3%, Side Scroller 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Showcases the same arcade-era design philosophy and visual style as Capcom's classic platformers.
- #23 Castlevania Advance Collection
80% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Classic 34.2% ★, Retro 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Action 12.3%, Platformer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Excellent 2D action-platforming that rewards player skill and exploration in a gothic setting.
- #24 MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,862 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Action 16.3%, Retro 14.3%, 2D 9.4%, Robots 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, accessible take on the X series' combat mechanics that provides a fun, arcade-style experience.
- #25 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,540 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Retro 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful remake of a classic platformer that features tight, challenging gameplay and exploration.
- #26 Mighty No. 9
82% matchMixed50% of 3,407 reviews2016
Dev: ComceptPub: Deep Silver
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action 12.2%, Retro 10.4%, Anime 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the original Mega Man designer, it attempts to replicate the classic run-and-gun formula with modern visuals.
- #27 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
78% matchVery Positive92% of 21,442 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Why similar: Classic 41.5% ★, Platformer 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Difficult 12%, Retro 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar level of platforming challenge and precision, albeit translated into a 3D space.
- #28 Gravity Circuit
76% matchVery Positive94% of 3,462 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Retro 11.9%, Action 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.5%
- #29 Sonic Origins
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
Why similar: Classic 31.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Platformer 15.6%, Retro 12.9%, Action 7.4%
- #30 SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
79% matchVery Positive80% of 311 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
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: Classic 52.5% ★, Retro 13.7%, Action 12.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A treasure trove of retro arcade action that defined the difficulty and style of the 80s and 90s.
- #31 Bionic Commando: Rearmed
81% matchMixed60% of 1,140 reviews2009
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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: Platformer 38.3%, Great Soundtrack 33.1%, Action 15.4%, Retro 10.3%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging remake of a classic Capcom title that demands precise movement and strategic thinking.
- #32 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
70% matchVery Positive97% of 338 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
The Mega Man Star Force series, which expanded into an anime, is back in the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection! This collection includes seven games and additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! Online play is also supported!
Why similar: Action 61.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #33 Rex Rocket
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.
Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Retro 16.8%, Action 13.8%, Difficult 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging indie platformer that pays direct homage to the NES-era Mega Man style and difficulty.
- #34 METAL SLUG X
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,836 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 42.7% ★, Retro 11.8%, Action 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #35 Blaster Master Zero 2
74% matchVery Positive90% of 551 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Retro 22.8%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Anime 6.7%
- #36 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
76% matchMixed68% of 439 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!
Why similar: Classic 39.3% ★, Platformer 24.9%, Action 16.4%, Retro 10%, 1990's 5.3%
- #37 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Retro 20%, Difficult 14.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Action 9.7%
- #38 Castlevania Dominus Collection
69% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Retro 24.7%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
- #39 Spark the Electric Jester
73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,467 reviews2017
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Platformer 29.8%, Retro 11.8%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #40 Blaster Master Zero
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,058 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Retro 24.7%, Action 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Anime 6%
- #41 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
68% matchVery Positive87% of 951 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: Retro 32.6%, Action 28.7%, 1990's 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #42 METAL SLUG
73% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 38.2% ★, Retro 12.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Action 10.1%, Platformer 7.7%
- #43 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,405 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
Why similar: Classic 35.1% ★, Retro 20.9%, Action 19.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #44 Sonic Generations Collection
71% matchVery Positive94% of 25,445 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32%, Platformer 26.3%, Classic 23.2% ★, Action 7.2%, Retro 6.8%
- #45 MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST
72% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Enter a virtual world of cyber-landscapes and unravel the mystery behind its creation! "Mighty Gunvolt Burst" is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling action game with an authentic feel. Play as "Beck," "Gunvolt," or "Ekoro," and experience their new stories in this unique parallel universe.
Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, Retro 31.6%, Action 31.3%
- #46 METAL SLUG XX
74% matchMixed53% of 1,175 reviews2019
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Classic 46.4% ★, Retro 19%, Action 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D 6.4%
- #47 Freedom Planet 2
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Retro 13%, Difficult 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #48 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,362 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.5%, Platformer 30.7%, Action 13.3%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #49 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,572 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Classic 17.7% ★, Difficult 15.8%, Action 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%
- #50 METAL SLUG 3
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,921 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 53.8% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, Retro 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Action 7.6%
- #51 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
69% matchVery Positive88% of 980 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: Classic 26.4% ★, Platformer 24.3%, Retro 23%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #52 Sonic Adventure 2
71% matchVery Positive89% of 27,524 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: Classic 38.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 29.2%, Platformer 17%, Action 7.1%, Retro 6.1%
- #53 Capcom Fighting Collection
68% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: Action 25.7%, Classic 25.1% ★, 1990's 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Retro 10.7%
- #54 PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2
69% matchMixed70% of 2,424 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!
Why similar: Classic 48.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Retro 14.7%, Difficult 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #55 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,111 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Classic 56.2% ★, Retro 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Action 4.8%, 2D 2.7%
- #56 Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
66% matchMixed68% of 1,178 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Action 28.1%, 1990's 16%, Retro 15.2%, 2D 9.4%
- #57 Blazing Chrome
66% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Retro 19.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Difficult 9.1%