60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Platformer, Pixel Graphics.
Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.
MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST
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.
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
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!
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: Action 35.3%, Platformer 34.2%, Retro 30.5%
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 31.9%, Action 22.1%, Retro 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Indie 14%
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: Action 33%, Platformer 32.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 15%
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 33.8%, Action 25.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Indie 11.1%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Platformer 54.4%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 17.8%, Indie 8.3%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Side Scroller 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Action 13.3%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Retro 19%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 7.8%
Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter
Why similar: Platformer 30.4%, Action 23.5%, Retro 17.9%, Indie 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%
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 23.8%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action 12.8%
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 25.8%, Retro 21.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Action 13.1%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Retro 17.9%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%
Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!
Why similar: Action 46.6%, Pixel Graphics 39.5%, Indie 13.9%
Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.
Why similar: Platformer 50.5%, Action 31.6%, Indie 17.9%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 24%, Retro 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Action 9.8%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Action 46.8%, Indie 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%
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 40.1%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Action 17.8%, Retro 13%, Indie 2.7%
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.5%
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 36%, Action 24.8%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%
Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!
Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Retro 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Action 15.5%, Side Scroller 3.5%
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Side Scroller 22%, Action 21.4%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Side Scroller 28.2%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Retro 1.9%
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Side Scroller 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Action 14.8%
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 28.3%, Retro 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Action 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%
Break into the new apeX of 2D action! INTI CREATES is proud to present new apeX of cutting-edge 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX 2!
Why similar: Action 43.5%, Side Scroller 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%
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 31.2%, Action 25.3%, Retro 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Side Scroller 31%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action 12.7%, Indie 7.3%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Action 13.7%, Indie 9.4%
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Retro 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 12.5%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Retro 17.3%, Action 12.6%, Indie 10.4%
Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Platformer 30.9%, Indie 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
Physical Layer is a stylish, top-down shooter with cute, gun-toting characters. Utilize three powerful abilities to overcome a total of 240 stages, filled with a variety of enemies and challenges.
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31%, Retro 29.4%, Action 27.6%, Side Scroller 12%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Retro 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Action 16.7%, Indie 8.8%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Pixel Graphics 40.5%
Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.3%, Platformer 33.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 12.3%, Indie 4.1%
Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.
Why similar: Platformer 40.7%, Side Scroller 40%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%
Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!
Why similar: Platformer 35%, Retro 24.3%, Action 19.1%, Indie 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Harness the power of dark energy as you jump, slash, shoot and bombard your way through an army of alien soldiers and killer robots in an arcade style, twin-stick shooter with a slick 80's synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Side Scroller 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Action 12.5%
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Why similar: Platformer 26%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Retro 15.2%, Action 14.9%, Indie 12.2%
Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.
Why similar: Action 39.8%, Indie 24.7%, Platformer 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%
The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.4%, Action 40%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Action 36.6%, Pixel Graphics 35.9%, Indie 27.5%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.6%, Platformer 34.9%, Action 23%, Indie 3.5%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Retro 16.1%, Action 12.4%, Indie 11.3%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.8%, Platformer 30%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Action 12.4%
Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.
Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Action 21.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Indie 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Action 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Indie 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%
A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.9%, Platformer 33.8%, Action 27.3%, Indie 2%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.8%, Pixel Graphics 31.8%, Action 25.4%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.4%, Action 31.2%, Retro 23.5%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Indie 2%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Retro 22.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action 8.7%
不思議な力を持つ少女たちを操作して異変の解決を目指す2D弾幕アクションゲーム。立ち塞がる敵が繰り出して くる圧倒的弾幕を時には避け、時には攻撃で無害な水にして切り抜け、戦場に溢れた水を使う事で強力な攻撃 「スペルカード」を繰り出し決闘を制していく駆け引きのゲームです。 主人公は複数から選択可能で、ストーリーもゲーム内容もそれぞれ個性に応じて違った展開を楽しめます。 無数の弾幕とライバルを蹴散らし、この世界の異変の元凶をその目で確かめてください。
Why similar: Action 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Indie 16.7%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Retro 27.9%, Action 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Indie 15.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Retro 20.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 12.9%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Retro 23.6%, Action 14.8%, Indie 6.3%
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 28.5%, Action 27.3%, Retro 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%
