Games Like One Gun Guy

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, exploration-heavy platforming experience with the same pixel-art charm and tight movement controls.

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

Why similar: Platformer 25.3%, Retro 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Action 17.2%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer that captures the same retro aesthetic and straightforward, hazard-filled level design.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Retro 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the retro, gun-focused exploration and tight, upgrade-based progression found in One Gun Guy.

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 33%, Retro 27.1%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused, retro-inspired platforming experience that emphasizes precision and classic action mechanics.

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Platformer 14.4%, Retro 13.6%, Precision Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on side-scrolling action, weapon upgrades, and navigating a challenging, interconnected map.

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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Linear 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a minimalist, highly focused puzzle-platforming experience that rewards clever navigation and precision.

A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Retro 9.7%, 2D Platformer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that shares the same intensity and precision-based requirements as the seed game.

Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.

Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a similar blend of indie action and retro platforming with a strong emphasis on gunplay.

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.4%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces unique movement mechanics within a precision platformer framework, offering a fresh but familiar challenge.

Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 17%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Difficult 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides challenging, single-screen-style precision platforming that emphasizes quick reflexes and persistence.

Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Retro 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features tight precision platforming and a retro aesthetic that aligns well with the feel of One Gun Guy.

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Retro 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Difficult 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure platformer emphasizes exploration and side-scrolling mechanics similar to the seed game's structure.

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 12.8%, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused action platformer that balances retro charm with modern, tight controls.

RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Difficult 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty precision platformer that focuses on mastery of movement, similar to the more challenging sections of the seed game.

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 26.1%, Action 20.7%, Retro 20%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling action game that focuses on retro pixel art and straightforward, enemy-filled platforming.

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.4%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Retro 12.7%, Difficult 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features precision-focused platforming with a distinct retro pixel aesthetic and challenging hazards.

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 14.8%, Retro 13.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the retro-styled action platformer essence with a focus on exploration and single-player progression.

GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

Why similar: Platformer 18.6%, Difficult 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Retro 13.6%, Action 13%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that prioritizes arcade-style intensity and combat mechanics.

Help tiny Kitten get back her favorite paper box only with her agile actions. In this tight platformer kitten brave hand-crafted challenges, meet cute creatures and finally fight with her old enemy!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.5%, Retro 12.1%, Difficult 10%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, retro-styled precision platformer that focuses on tight movement and navigation.

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: Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Precision Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that emphasizes combat and exploration in a 2D environment.

A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.6%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision platformer that tests player reflexes in a side-scrolling environment.

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines puzzle-platformer mechanics with precision platforming, creating a challenging and rewarding experience.

Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom is a fiendishly fun action platformer that all takes place on one enormous screen. Run, dive and dodge through the twisting maze, evading spikes, saws, fireballs, portals and even more and escape the Tomb of Doom!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 10%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a difficult precision platforming experience with strong action-adventure elements.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.7%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, action-heavy platformer with a unique gun-based mechanic that rewards precision and speed.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26%, Retro 17.1%, Puzzle 10.8%, Indie 9.3%, Funny 9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, short-form exploration game that uses retro aesthetics to deliver a tight, unique experience.

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Retro 11.9%, Precision Platformer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends action and adventure with retro pixel graphics, providing a familiar platforming feel.

In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 20.8%, Retro 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Indie 13.1%, Action 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that features exploration and combat mechanics similar to the seed game.

Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.9%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action platformer that shares the same focus on gunplay and retro platforming challenges.

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Platformer 50.3%, Action 13.9%, Indie 11.2%, Cute 10.4%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure platformer balances combat and exploration in a way that feels very similar to the seed game.

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action platformer that focuses on difficulty and classic, straightforward gameplay.

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 20.6%, Retro 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%

This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Difficult 14%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.7%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Retro 10.1%

FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.2%

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 20.9%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Retro 12.7%

Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 9.8%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12%

A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, Difficult 15.8%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Platformer 9%

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 9.6%

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Difficult 11.1%, Retro 10.9%

Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.6%

A puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian world where the invention of a cloning device has messed things up, big time. Armed with a clone gun and a mighty fine mustache, the chore of saving THE WHOLE OF CIVILIZATION rests on your shoulders. Don’t blow it.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Retro 9.3%

Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Retro 13.3%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 8.2%

GO TO HELL, ARREST SATAN. Propel yourself to justice and glory on a journey through hell in this punchy, crunchy, son-of-a-gun precision platformer from the creator of My Friend Pedro.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action 7.3%

Protect the world of One Gun from evil invaders!

Why similar: Action 33.3%, Funny 32.8%, 2D 14.4%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Help the greedy Pea to make his way through a string of levels filled with deadly traps and cute but dangerous enemies and collect all the coins to which he can only reach!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%

Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Retro 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 10.3%

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 17.7%, Retro 15.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Side Scroller 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%

Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23%, Retro 15.3%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Cute 9%

Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Difficult 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Bucket Knight: A pixelated platformer adventure! Help the valiant knight find the Holy Grail, make money to pay his loan, and survive deadly dungeons. Shoot enemies, avoid traps, and collect treasures. Classic run-and-gun action awaits!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Retro 8.9%

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.2%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 14.5%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Difficult 19.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Precision Platformer 12.7%, Action 6.9%

Cyber Gun is a hardcore first-person shooter with platformer elements.

Why similar: Difficult 36.8%, Action 27.2%, Indie 19.1%, Adventure 16.9%

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Platformer 22.5%, Action 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Indie 13.4%

Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Retro 14.3%, Action 12.9%

A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 20.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Indie 14.6%, Action 13.9%

Lawyer Guy is a tough-as-nails action platformer game inspired by Mega Man, with modern quality-of-life touches and sprawling intricately-designed levels and bosses. And it's free!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 14.3%, Difficult 14.1%, Precision Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Retro 9.8%