- #1 Rue la résistance
97% matchMixed63% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: RVT
Windows · Mac
Rue | la résistance is the third project of the RVT studio, which tells about the life of a group of partisans operating in the territory of occupied France. The game is based on the principle of a theatrical production: it is based on the play "Ghost Sonata" by August Strindberg
Why similar: World War II 24.4% ★, War 13.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%
- #2 Brass Rain
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Yarnhub Animation Studios
Windows · Mac
Join your friends and fight through defining battles of World War II in BRASS RAIN, a co-op combined arms combat game built around infantry, tanks, and heroic last stands. Inspired by real events, each mission recreates a unique historical battle with its own objectives, and unforgettable stories.
Why similar: World War II 32.8% ★, Military 18.5%, War 17.8%, Historical 16.4%, Shooter 7.5%
- #3 Warrior Paint - 2005 GOTY Edition
96% matchVery Positive85% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: W0nnaFight
Windows
Warrior Paint redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldier fighting through epic WWII conflict.
Why similar: World War II 36.7% ★, Historical 16.3%, War 11.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Military 7.1%
- #4 SKELOST
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Casey Atkins
Windows
SKELOST is a yokai shooter built for the Game Boy Color, now on Steam. Immerse yourself in Japanese folklore and uncover the fate of your lost family.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11%, Shooter 10.7%
- #5 Okko The Exiled
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frozen Flame InteractivePub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Mac
Okko The Exiled is an action-packed adventure where you stomp, launch and bash your way through Kutala, a land of demons, on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord Yalda and link Okko’s isolated world with the heavens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #6 Gift from the Gods
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Denton DesignsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this challenging maze-like platformer from 1985, become the mythical Orestes, brother to Electra, as he searches labyrinthine catacombs for the fabled Euclidean Shapes and avenge the murder of his father, Agamemnon, by his mother, Clytaemnestra.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Retro 14.6%, Historical 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #7 Orange Santa
93% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Orange Santa is a 2D Christmas-Themed Platform Action game based on the story of Orange Santa who is in-charge of the distribution of the Christmas gifts among the children.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 12.2%, War 9.9%
- #8 Los Infernales
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TMO Games
Windows
The infernals, a war game about brave warriors at the beginning of the 19th century. A game that combines runner, Hack and Slash and many shots in a story based on Gaucho wars.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.9%, War 12.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Historical 11.4%, Military 10.4%
- #9 Fourteen Years of Flames
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 烽火工作室
Windows
Fourteen Years of Flames is a story-driven FPS that replays China’s struggle in the Second Sino-Japanese War (1931–1945). Players embody 7 key characters and battle through 16 real historical events, experiencing the hardships and sacrifices over 14 years of struggle. Land weeps in 14 years of war.
Why similar: World War II 29.9% ★, Historical 19.1%, Military 16.6%, War 16.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #10 The Defiant
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 浩汤科技Pub: 4Divinity
Windows
Heroic stories from the Chinese battlefields of World War II will be brought to life in the form of a FPS game.
Why similar: World War II 30.3% ★, Historical 16.7%, Military 14.3%, War 10.4%, Shooter 8.2%
- #11 Valor 1944
88% matchPositive89% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Sunroom Games
Windows
Turn the tides of World War II across Europe and the Pacific in this action packed third person shooter.
Why similar: World War II 49% ★, War 12%, Historical 11.5%, Military 9.5%, Shooter 5.7%
- #12 Arcanion: Tale of Magi
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: JaymoniusPub: MoniusProductions
Windows
Arcanion: Tale of Magi is a retro-style platformer that tells the story of a fledgling warrior Magi, and she and her allies must recover a book from a thief who seeks to use its powers to carry out his revenge.
Why similar: Platformer 15.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 8.8%
- #13 Gorilla Guerrillas
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Lead a band of rebel Gorilla Guerrillas in this 2D action platformer as you take out the forces of a fascist dictator, free your compatriots and save your home!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.2%, Military 16.1%, War 14%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 10.2%
- #14 Panic in Puzzle World
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows
Panic in Puzzle World is an action-packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Play as Tide and breathe fire, slash with your claws, bounce on bad guys and glide with your wings to put a stop to the robot menace taking over the land, block by block!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Platformer 12%, Retro 10.6%
- #15 Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Terovania
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
- #16 Jett Rider
86% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Shooter 10.9%
- #17 Day of Infamy
84% matchVery Positive82% of 22,115 reviews2017
Dev: New World Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Why similar: World War II 48.5% ★, War 17.1%, Military 15.3%, Historical 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #18 Call of Duty: United Offensive
85% matchVery Positive87% of 2,446 reviews2006
Dev: Gray Matter StudiosPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Award-winning developer Gray Matter Interactive follows up on the success of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty™ - winner of over 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editors' Choice awards worldwide - with Call of Duty™: United Offensive™.
Why similar: World War II 46.8% ★, Military 15.3%, Historical 11.6%, War 11.2%, Shooter 8.5%
- #19 Warfare Legacy Collection
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,159 reviews2025
Dev: Con Artist GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Warfare 1917 and 1944 return, fully remastered with enhanced visuals, full-screen support, and custom battles. Warfare Legacy Collection also Includes the Battle of the Bulge, a brand-new campaign set during WWII’s final offensive with all-new missions, snowy maps, and intense front-line action.
Why similar: World War II 28.2% ★, Military 15.8%, Historical 14%, War 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.2%
- #20 Arsonist Heaven Remastered
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OMEGACORE
Windows
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Platformer 16%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #21 Trench Lord: Eastern Front
81% matchVery Positive83% of 838 reviews2026
Dev: Tracer StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
The enemy has invaded the territory, the motherland needs you, soldier! Gather your troops and defeat all enemies!
Why similar: World War II 27.8% ★, Military 19.6%, War 17.3%, Historical 11.1%, Shooter 9.7%
- #22 Gun on the Chickahominy
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: CyberekPub: Electric Dinosaur
Windows
Gun on the Chickahominy (GotC) is a casual pixel target game set during the American War Between the States. Players take command of a small cannon crew situated on the banks of the Chickahominy River and attempt to stem the Federal invasion of Virginia.
Why similar: Historical 20.8%, War 19.5%, Military 17.5%, Retro 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #23 Paper Man: Chinese New Year
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HUAMENG SHANHAI XI'AN ANIMATION DESIGN
Windows
《Lunar New Year》 cleverly integrates the 12 zodiac animals in traditional culture, interesting character design, with cute animation performance, and the game is a difficult platform barrage shooting gameplay, let us celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival together in the world of 《Lunar New Year》!
Why similar: Historical 16.9%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Shooter 12.3%
- #24 Age of Valakas: Vietnam
81% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: LuftWaffelPub: LuftWaffel
Windows
2D platformer with a gray morality, where there is no clear division into good and evil... Destroy hordes of enemies in the name of freedom, participate in a democratic crusade, fighting for the freedom and independence of Vietnam.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, War 15%, Historical 14.6%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%
- #25 Ginnung
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: halvardo13
Windows
You find yourself trapped in a void of Norse spirits, who are out to help you… or destroy you. Find your escape in this tight platformer with emphasis on speedrunning. Use the simple but versatile movement to the best of your ability!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #26 Days of War: Definitive Edition
79% matchMixed51% of 1,937 reviews2020
Dev: Driven Arts
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.
Why similar: World War II 44% ★, War 24.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Historical 8.6%, Action 7.7%
- #27 Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture
78% matchVery Positive97% of 303 reviews2024
Dev: SmellyFrog
Windows
A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, 2D Platformer 20%, Retro 15.5%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #28 Seven Steps To Return
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Lautaro aaron bravoPub: seven blue studios
Windows
An emotional 2D adventure about an injured dog named Kailo, who traverses a pixelated world in search of his return and farewell to his friend. Explore, jump and relive the memories of a soul that just wants to return home.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.9%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #29 Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
79% matchVery Positive91% of 2,433 reviews2008
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.
Why similar: World War II 51.3% ★, Military 17.2%, War 7.6%, Historical 7.1%, Shooter 5.9%
- #30 The Isolated Town
77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Tossu
Windows · Linux
Shoot down enemies and avoid danger in an attempt to save your new friends on a grand adventure!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 10.6%
- #31 IRON RAIL GIRLS : Last Train Draisine
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: もりのあるまちPub: 森の民やむぅ
Windows
While converting the armored train (or is it a trolley?) “Draisine” into the “world's mightiest moving fortress,” they embark on a one-way journey (a breakthrough battle) back to their hometown. A 2D side-scrolling, top-down train shooting game.
Why similar: World War II 40% ★, War 17.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 10.1%, Military 9.7%
- #32 Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem
76% matchVery Positive87% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem is a direct sequel to side-scrolling action game Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, featuring characters from the Touhou Project, adored by fans around the world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 8.3%
- #33 Thornwake: Forest Adventure
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mobile Vision Technologies LTD
Windows · Linux
A hand-drawn 16-bit action platformer. Run, climb and vine-swing through 40 levels of autumn woods, sunken swamps and frozen peaks, mixing sword-and-shield melee with four elemental spells to cleanse a corrupted forest and rescue the Keeper it took.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 6%
- #34 Hero of war
75% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Rezende
Windows
Hero Of War is a platform game where each move must be carefully thought out, as a single mistake can put your mission at risk. Get ready to face relentless challenges and fight for your destiny with every accurate shot and precise jump. Join Hero Of War now and become a true hero of war!
Why similar: Military 27.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, War 16.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%
- #35 Battlefield™ V
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 270,413 reviews2020
Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is the ultimate Battlefield V experience. Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with the complete arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets plus the best customization content of Year 1 and 2.
Why similar: World War II 37.6% ★, War 17.3%, Military 16.4%, Historical 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%
- #36 💥Tanks on the Eastern Front💥
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SupaGames
Windows
Tanks On The Eastern Front is an arcade-tactical game. Player moves his tank trying to hit enemy tanks. A hit on the side or rear armour gives best results. Campaign focuses on the biggest and most bloody battles of the German-Soviet war.
Why similar: World War II 39.4% ★, War 21.5%, Historical 14.7%, Military 13%, Shooter 6.9%
- #37 Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,544 reviews2006
Dev: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...
Why similar: World War II 53.5% ★, War 12.7%, Military 12.7%, Historical 8%, Shooter 7.4%
- #38 Soviet Soldier
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Go Up Gaming
Windows
Experience history from the perspective of the Red Army in this story-driven FPS game. Make choices that will affect your comrades and the entire world. Fight in historical battles where you put down insurgents, eliminate enemies, and defend the motherland. The fate of the USSR rests in your hands.
Why similar: World War II 39% ★, Historical 14.5%, Military 9.9%, War 8.8%, Shooter 8.2%
- #39 Way in the stars
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Hamster Team
Windows
Way In The Stars is a real adventure! Find the reasons for the disaster, save the ecosystem of the planet and colonists, and start your own way amongst the stars!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #40 Call of Duty® 2
73% matchVery Positive94% of 11,607 reviews2006
Dev: Infinity WardPub: Activision
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...
Why similar: World War II 46.6% ★, War 15.8%, Historical 11%, Military 9.3%, Shooter 8.7%
- #41 Riflehounds 1942 Colorized
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Dulmari_Creations
Windows
1-8 Player Action, Created By Jacob Boehm (Dulmari_Creations). The Prequel To Luke The Hybrid. Set In An Alternate History World War II. Fight Against Rounds of Zombies, Upgrade and Customize Your Progression, Complete Objectives In Operations Mode. And Fight Against Each other In Versus Modes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, World War II 14.7% ★, Military 13%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 12.4%
- #42 Project: Artificial Legacy Saga
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Medaverse Studio
Windows · Mac
Embark on journey through the "Project: Artificial Legacy Saga" a four-part series, crafted to feel as if it was released across four console generations. Follow Kirana on her heroic journey, as she protects her family and her homeland from a mysterious evil force.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Retro 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 12%
- #43 The Search for a Colour Palette
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: SeventyFour ProductionsPub: Nithriotto Games
Windows
Play as Mr. Colourfool, a father looking for his son that was lost in the castle that appeared out of thin smoke. The colours are all gone, the creatures have turned hostile and there is a voice beckoning you towards the castle. Perhaps it is fate, or just your imagination, it really doesn't matter.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.7%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Retro 10%
- #44 BOD EFSANESI: PARS
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: HAKAN KOCPub: HAKAN KOC GAMES
Windows
In this action-adventure game, each chapter offers a new experience with unique gameplay mechanics. Get ready to embark on a magnificent fantasy and history-themed adventure! Pursue Pars' revenge together.
Why similar: Historical 23.1%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #45 Pens: The Freeware Collection
71% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: HBGE
Windows
A complete compilation of all four freely released games in the PENS series, each featuring drastically different gameplay styles. Action, comedy, drama and pure ridiculousness await in this cartoony story!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%
- #46 The Lone Stick
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Lone Stick
Windows
Embark on a journey to kill the man who murdered your adoptive father. Fight and kill everyone who stands in your way, from killing basic foot soldiers, to fun and unique bosses. Get stronger with stat and gameplay upgrades.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 9.4%
- #47 Sands of Fire
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Three-Sixty PacificPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Take control of forty tons of pure armored destruction! World War II is raging, and the enemy is fighting hard for every inch of territory in North Africa. Devastate the opposing forces with superior tactics, cunning strategy, and tremendous might.
Why similar: World War II 32.9% ★, Military 15.7%, Historical 13.8%, War 10.2%, Retro 8.9%
- #48 Night On
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: DavBot
Windows
RPG game of explore a video game arcade called Game On, a place filled with arcades and video game rooms where a boss who rules the place wants to destroy everything, except you... Can you save Game On?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.7%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Combat 9.2%
- #49 KnightMan
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Jordan Fayd'herbe
Windows · Mac
KnightMan is a 2D pixel art retro style platformer. Play as KnightMan, a heroic warrior who has taken it upon himself to save the 5 realms from the clutches of evil. Traverse through 20 hand-crafted levels across 5 unique zones, each populated by a variety of enemies and hazards.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Retro 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #50 Dark Adelita
67% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: Brain-dead Rabbit GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Dark Adelita is a brutal, 2D action platformer rooted in Mexican folklore. As Angela, a fearless Adelita, fight your way through mythic horrors, dodge deadly traps, and face legendary bosses from Mexico’s past—all while uncovering a supernatural threat born from revolution.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Historical 12.2%, War 11.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #51 Mini Knight's Journey
69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Prismacore Dream
Windows
Mini Knight's Journey is a linear action-adventure platformer game about two twin brothers who, with their father, go on a journey to defeat the school bullies! Play as one of the two brothers and face this incredible adventure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.2%, Platformer 15.2%, Retro 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #52 Zagu Espionage
70% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: nP StudiosPub: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Shooter 8%
- #53 CHIP & THE RED STORM
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Isaiah EmersonPub: (GRAH!) Studios
Windows
Run as fast as you can through this fast-paced 2D side-scrolling platformer! Deal with wacky enemies and bosses covering every track of your path. Sit down by yourself or with friends in this pixel 80's-90's inspired indie game and seal your decided fate of their world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%
- #54 Cloudwalkers
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Eclipse Gaming US
Windows
A free short shooter-platformer in the clouds!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Combat 9.8%
- #55 WOLFHOUND
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Infiltrate a mysterious Axis base in the Bermuda Triangle as one-man army Capt. Chuck “WOLFHOUND” Rossetti. Explore the deadly island and uncover the Nazi's twisted scientific pursuits while wreaking havoc on their forces and horrific creations in this sci-fi WWII Metroidvania!
Why similar: World War II 32.6% ★, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #56 Hero and A Wicked Man
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Dev Dylan
Windows
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #57 Shell Heroes: Awesome Island
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: GlowShell Creative
Windows · Mac
Throw your shell, swap your abilities, and grow through molting. Choose from nine hermit crab heroes in a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure. Explore shores and sunken ruins, battle bosses, craft and upgrade shells, and discover the stories of Awesome Island.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #58 Stray Savior
65% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Gustav
Windows
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 21.3%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #59 Maeldor: Quest Of The Artifact
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Maeldor Games
Windows · Mac
Ready for an adventure? A RPG inspired handcrafted story-driven action-adventure platformer! Control a fellowship of 3 heroes as they travel to Mount Trumnor! Discover a magical world, fight your enemies, upgrade your heroes, find treasures, meet locals and be part of an epic quest to save Maeldor!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 15%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 12.1%