Games Like Micro Games: Volume 1

Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.8%, 1980s 16.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 15.4%, 2D Platformer 15%

Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.

Why similar: Space 15.1%, Retro 13.9%, 1980s 13%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Space Runaway, a compelling intergalactic journey soaked in bullet hell. Enemy vessels, lasers and larger than life bosses coming at you full speed in a 16-bit authentic arcade experience like no other.

Why similar: 1980s 22.1%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 10.4%, Action 9.4%

Discover the lost 1980s arcade classic, with new enhancements! Race through packed streets at break-neck speeds, zip by wacky drivers, and boost your way to a new high score!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, Driving 18.5%, Racing 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%, 1980s 10.8%

Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.

Why similar: 1980s 16.3%, Aliens 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%

A retro arcade shooter with one-bit graphics

Why similar: 1980s 28%, Arcade 19.8%, Retro 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Casual 8.2%

Run, jump, and climb your way through 20 unique levels and disarm all bombs before time runs out.

Why similar: 1980s 22.9%, Retro 18.9%, Arcade 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

Unicopia is a retro 2D platformer featuring a Unicorn racing to rescue her girlfriend from the clutches of an Evil Poodle. Jump up and down towers, collect gems, and reveal the key before the clock strikes and you're haunted by the ghost of time!

Why similar: 1980s 18.3%, Retro 17.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Arcade 11.4%

Bring some classics from the 80s and 90s back to your home PC—as remakes.

Why similar: 1980s 18.4%, Racing 14.7%, Retro 13.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Moonless is a challenging side-scrolling platformer in the style of classic arcade games of the 1980s, where you control a helpless astronaut who has been left stranded on the moon, and now has to face an invading alien force to earn a chance to go home.

Why similar: 1980s 19%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 10.2%

In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Retro 20.3%, 1980s 16.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Mama Die and Retry is an old school action platformer that offers a challenging experience through 26 levels and 4 bosses. Fight with a working class hero and discover new horizons filled with a lot of aliens and threats. Use your broom against them. Each time you die, you will retry.

Why similar: 1980s 20.6%, Aliens 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Space 11.4%, Retro 11.1%

Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, 1980s 13.8%, Aliens 12.7%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%

Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 9.3%

Neon Rush Highway isn’t just a racing game; it’s a surreal speed experience. Drive through endless roads filled with retro neon landscapes, giant animals, and unexpected hallucination-like surprises.

Why similar: Racing 30.3%, 1980s 22.1%, Driving 15.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Casual 8.8%

Rude aliens have arrived to sample Earth's legendary all-you-can-eat buffet, and they're sending a smorgasboarding party down to YOUR dining room. Can you assemble and deliver their plates of food before the aliens wreck the restaurant?

Why similar: Aliens 19.7%, Retro 16.4%, Arcade 14.4%, 1980s 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

A fast-paced, Egyptian-themed jousting tournament recalls 1980's classic arcade action. Glypha is a rewrite of the classic shareware game from the early B&W Macintosh days. Smoother, faster, and harder than you remember.

Why similar: 1980s 21.7%, Retro 21.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%

The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!! On to an adventure to rescue Momo-chan!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Arcade 16.6%, 1980s 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.

Why similar: 1980s 21.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Retro 15%, Arcade 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%

Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.8%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, 1980s 18.2%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

A side scrolling side-on shooter from the depths of a long-lost arcade cabinet where you take the role of a UFO on the hunt for human prey! Capture them alive with your tractor beam and pull them into your saucer while unleashing your heat ray upon tanks, planes, and all manner of military might!

Why similar: 1980s 28.6%, Aliens 24.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.7%

A fast-paced endless traffic racer with stylized pixel art! Dodge cars, combine power-ups like Ghost Mode, Magnet, Bomb, Shield, and Engine, unlock achievements, collect daily rewards, and climb the global leaderboard in this fun and addictive arcade challenge.

Why similar: Racing 24.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Driving 9.3%

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: 1980s 18.2%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Aliens 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Arcade 11.5%

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: 1980s 21.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Arcade 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Retro 10.9%

A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.

Why similar: Arcade 20%, Space 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Retro 10.6%, Action 9.8%

Fast paced game that will test your reflexes.

Why similar: 1980s 21.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 10.6%, Space 9.7%, Casual 9.5%

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: Side Scroller 18%, 1980s 15.6%, Aliens 15%, Arcade 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%

A skill-based arcade game focused on fast reactions.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.5%, Arcade 19.9%, Retro 16.3%, Space 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14%

Xentra Station is a retro-inspired 2D shooting platform set in a futuristic mysterious world.

Why similar: Aliens 24.7%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Space 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 11.7%

Let's go racing and put the pedal to the metal - super fun 2D F1 car racing!

Why similar: Racing 33.7%, 1980s 20.2%, Driving 14.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 11.5%

In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Retro 17.9%, Aliens 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Space 10.1%

Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.

Why similar: Side Scroller 34%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Arcade 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D 7.7%

Serious Breakdown is a platformer, in the role of a robot, you need to clean up the levels as much as possible and get the necessary parts. Learn to dodge or kill enemies. At the end of the path, you will need to defeat the main villain of this universe.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, 1980s 14.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 12.7%, 1980s 11.2%, Space 10.5%

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

Why similar: Retro 15.9%, Arcade 13.8%, 1980s 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Aliens 11.7%

1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

Why similar: 1980s 24.1%, Retro 21%, Arcade 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 6.9%

RAZORTRON 2000 is a retro top-down endless racing game. Try to beat your highscore, unlock new cars and climb your way to the top of the leaderboards on this love letter to coin eater arcade machines era!

Why similar: 1980s 21.3%, Racing 17.1%, Driving 15.7%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%

Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, 1980s 16.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Shake things up with SUPER SHAKING GIRL!!!, an exhilarating action game that'll have you shaking sodas to propel yourself through the air! Shake, fly, rinse, and repeat... The sky's the limit!

Why similar: 1980s 15.6%, America 13.6% ★, Space 12.3%, Retro 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.

Why similar: 1980s 16.4%, Aliens 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Retro 9.8%

A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, 1980s 17%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 8.5%

A charming platformer ripped straight from the arcades. Run, shoot, climb and chomp your way to victory.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, 1980s 17%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Feel the retro vibes of the ‘80s with the colorful experience of NIGHTSHIFT - an 8-bit visual and playable arcade experience! Make your way on the highway, collect all the cassettes, boost your speed and reach Synthecity!

Why similar: Racing 27.5%, Retro 14.6%, Arcade 14.5%, 1980s 12.9%, Driving 8.9%

Prepare for an intergalactic adventure in Flappy Alien! Navigate your UFO through space, dodge obstacles, and aim for the highest score.

Why similar: Arcade 19%, Aliens 18.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Space 12.6%

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 21.4%, 1980s 20.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Space 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Annalynn is a 2D platformer made in the style of arcade games from the early '80s. Collect the coins, grab the bonus foods, and turn the tables with blinding rubies! Think you've got what it takes to go for the high score?

Why similar: 1980s 21.3%, Arcade 19.5%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Retro 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

A Game Boy style 8-bit platformer, giving you an old-school experience in which you can switch characters at any time and use your digging skills to make your way through the terrain!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, 1980s 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Aliens 13.1%, Space 11.2%

Planet GOOBTOPIA's series of irresponsible decisions has led to a filthy wasteland polluting other planets in the solar system. Angry alien BLUNT has had enough in this arcade platformer-shooter.

Why similar: Aliens 21.4%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 12.1%, Casual 10.6%

Space is dark and full of terror... and raw resources! Mine asteroids, upgrade your equipment and blast cosmic aliens.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Aliens 16.7%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action 10.2%, Space 8.7%

Super Retro World is a 2D platformer which is based on the idea of classic platform handheld console games like Super Mario Land.

Why similar: 1980s 19.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%

A masterpiece? A hidden gem? Your next nostalgic favorite awaits. The JALECO Arcade Collection is here!

Why similar: 1980s 22.1%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Arcade 18%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 11.2%

Retro Racers 2 delivers top-down arcade racing with 12 tracks to unlock, four classic power-ups, and hazards that punish mistakes. Time gate openings for an edge, dodge sudden oil slicks, and race in smooth 60FPS HD.

Why similar: Racing 22.7%, 1980s 18.4%, Driving 16.2%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 13.3%

8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force.We aimed to create a game that you can enjoy over and over again, such as the feeling of play that changes between offensive and defensive types, and the ability to search for hidden items.

Why similar: 1980s 27.2%, Retro 19%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action 7.7%

A masterpiece? A hidden gem? Your next nostalgic favorite awaits. The JALECO Arcade Collection is here!

Why similar: 1980s 22.2%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 11.3%

Help the cat survive and repair his flying ship after an accident on an unknown planet. Use dexterity and ingenuity to overcome obstacles, fight enemies and solve puzzles. Exciting adventures are waiting for you ahead!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, 1980s 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Comit returns in Comit the Astrodian 3. This game features new stages, new allies and a new villain, Cosmo Knight.

Why similar: 1980s 21.3%, Space 14.1%, Retro 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Arcade 11.8%

The Toxic Snavenger rides again in classic arcade snake action. Snarf up those toxic treats and used sneakers, while avoiding obnoxious health food. Beware the wormhole; the shortest path isn't always the safest, and it isn't always a straight line.

Why similar: 1980s 30.6%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 18.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Casual 7.4%

This arcade platform game will challenge your skills to complete as many mini levels as you can before time runs out, with a minimalist pixel art style TIMENOT comes to offer a fast, responsive and accurate gameplay to platform games. Try not to run out of time.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Arcade 15%, Racing 11.5%, Casual 6.3%

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: Side Scroller 24.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%