Games Like MURI

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 26.3%, Retro 21.2%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Action 11%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy action platformer that mirrors the arcade-like intensity of MURI.

Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.

Why similar: Retro 26.7%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Platformer 23.2%, Action 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and retro-styled platforming that feels very similar to MURI's design.

Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Retro 25.7%, Action 23.5%, Indie 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that captures the aesthetic and difficulty of 90s classics.

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Retro 23.4%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired shooter that focuses on the same run-and-gun mechanics as MURI.

Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards.

Why similar: Platformer 57.2%, Action 42.8%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the DOS era, this game offers the same platforming-heavy exploration and retro aesthetic.

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 26%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Retro 17.7%, Action 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro platformer with a female lead that emphasizes fast movement and precise shooting.

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 36.9%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that balances exploration with challenging combat.

You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.

Why similar: Platformer 55.1%, Action 44.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another classic DOS platformer that captures the specific feel of early 90s PC gaming.

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: Retro 32.7%, Platformer 31.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.5%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern game that masterfully recreates the tight, challenging action of 8-bit and early 16-bit era platformers.

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Retro 28%, Action 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An 8-bit style action platformer that feels like a direct homage to the classics of the DOS and NES era.

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, Action 25.9%, Retro 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action platformer that captures the pixel-art aesthetic and retro feel perfectly.

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.

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Retro 29.3%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that focuses on tight controls and classic platforming challenges.

Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.

Why similar: Action 34.3%, Platformer 22.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Indie 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that focuses on challenging combat and classic 2D mechanics.

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 40.2%, Sci-fi 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action platformer that blends modern fluidity with a classic pixel-art aesthetic.

"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.

Why similar: Retro 29.1%, Platformer 20.7%, Action 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled metroidvania that captures the exploration and charm of early 90s PC games.

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 28.7%, Retro 24.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action 11%, Old School 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that emphasizes simple, fun, and challenging gameplay.

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: Platformer 39%, Retro 21.7%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action 8.9%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style platformer that brings the retro experience to modern hardware with authentic mechanics.

Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!

Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Action 19.9%, Retro 17.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action platformer that uses a retro aesthetic to deliver a nostalgic experience.

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: Platformer 30%, Action 26.2%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Indie 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action platformer that features a female protagonist and highly responsive, retro-inspired movement.

The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.3%, Old School 31.1%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling shooter that captures the retro aesthetic and gameplay loop of MURI.

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 31.8%, Retro 29.3%, Old School 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern metroidvania that utilizes a pixel-art style to deliver a classic run-and-gun experience.

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: Retro 32.3%, Platformer 26.3%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Action 11.9%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that leans heavily into the 90s sci-fi aesthetic.

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 34.7%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Retro 19.4%, Action 8.7%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that captures the speed and intensity of 90s retro games.

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 27.8%, Retro 26.7%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro design that captures the feel of classic action-platformers.

A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Action 19.6%, Retro 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that focuses on precise movement and classic platforming challenges.

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: Platformer 34.9%, Retro 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 8.6%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action platformer that evolves from a retro-inspired experience into a modern classic while keeping its roots.

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Retro 27%, Old School 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Action 10%

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Platformer 32%, Action 20.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Retro 31.1%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, 2D 5.6%

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Action 16%, 2D 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Action 13.5%, Old School 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, 2D 8.6%

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.5%, Action 23.3%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Indie 4.6%

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Why similar: Platformer 50.4%, Retro 25%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.7%, Indie 5.6%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Retro 33.2%, Action 22.5%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 11.9%

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: Retro 32.4%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Action 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, 2D 6.7%

Possessed by an alien entity, slash and tear countless enemies with your monstrous claws, you must find a way to escape the planet before you lose what's left of your humanity! Exodemon is a game inspired by the 90s FPS golden age.

Why similar: Retro 37.3%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Action 19%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Indie 8.7%

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

Why similar: Retro 35.7%, Female Protagonist 27%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 62.1%, Action 28.2%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.

Why similar: Retro 36.9%, Platformer 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 10.3%, 2D 4.8%

Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!

Why similar: Platformer 58.5%, Action 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 1%

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 25.6%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Retro 16.5%, Old School 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Action 74.9%, Indie 25.1%

"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!

Why similar: Action 31.7%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Retro 22.9%, Indie 10.6%, 2D 8.1%

Casual 2D platformer with a cute ninja girl theme.

Why similar: Retro 25.4%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Platformer 22.1%, Action 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 29%, Retro 25.9%, Old School 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 10.3%

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: Platformer 37.3%, Female Protagonist 33.1%, Action 10.5%, 2D 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

Why similar: Retro 32.5%, Platformer 29.3%, Action 17.7%, 2D 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Retro 35.5%, Action 31.4%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Indie 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

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.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.5%, Action 29.2%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Indie 8.2%, 2D 7.6%

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.9%, Retro 32.9%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Indie 3.5%

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Retro 38.4%, Action 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Indie 10.6%, 2D 8.6%

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Retro 27.2%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Old School 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35%, Retro 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 8.6%, Indie 5.9%

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Retro 28.2%, Platformer 26.3%, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Platformer 37.6%, Retro 19.7%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%

A certain office lady is back!!

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Action 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 7.6%

Bloo Kid 2 is a classic 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim your way through five huge worlds with twelve levels each. Master brutal bossfights and discover lots of secrets in the world of Bloo Kid 2.

Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Retro 23%, Action 18.1%, Indie 8.2%, 2D 7.1%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Retro 23.3%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 2D 6.1%