Games Like Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Retro 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

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: Metroidvania 39.4%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Fantasy 6.3%

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: 2D Platformer 28.2%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Action 8.1%

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: Metroidvania 34.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Retro 10.5%, Magic 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.7%, Retro 20%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Old School 8%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Magic 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Fantasy 6.5%

Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, 1980s 13%, Co-op Campaign 12.8% ★, Local Co-Op 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam! ROM included. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, 1980s 10.9%, Medieval 8.9%

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: Metroidvania 60.4%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Adventure 8%, Action 6.3%

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 1980s 16.1%, Retro 10%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Old School 7.7%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 1980s 18.1%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Old School 7.3%

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Magic 8.4%, Old School 7.2%, Exploration 6.8%

Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 6.3%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Retro 8.8%, Action 5.4%, Magic 5.4%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 5%, Exploration 4.8%

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Medieval 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Demons 12.7%, Retro 12.3%

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Retro 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 1980s 8.7%

Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

Why similar: Retro 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 27.4%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 5.1%

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Retro 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Demons 7.8%, Action 5.1%

Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.4%, 1980s 17.7%, Retro 17.6%, Demons 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

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: Local Co-Op 30.2%, 2D Platformer 27%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Action 5.6%

Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

Why similar: 1980s 25%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Retro 12.7%, Old School 11.1%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Adventure 4.2%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 1980s 16.7%, Demons 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 6.6%

Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.7%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Magic 15.5%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Magic 10.1%, Demons 10%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 1980s 17.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Retro 6.3%, Old School 6%

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: Metroidvania 43.5%, Retro 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Old School 11.5%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Action 4.8%, 2D Platformer 4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Retro 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.5%

Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Retro 16.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, 1980s 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Old School 7.9%

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Old School 22.5%, Retro 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%

"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: Metroidvania 53.2%, Retro 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-era inspired, 16-bit RPG set in the magical world of Ardemia. Follow a pair of heroes as they try to unite the elements of magic, restore the Sword of Shrine, and save the world in both single player and couch/local co-op action.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.1%, Magic 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action 5.7%

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: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Local Co-Op 27.4%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Exploration 5.5%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 4.6%

Grab a friend and try to escape from the dungeons of TRISTOY in this story-driven coop-platformer.

Why similar: Action 58.5%, Adventure 41.5%

Two unique characters and a total of 4 islands and 16 levels to explore, Tobe's Vertical Adventure shall bring you back to the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 71.7%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 12.9%

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: Metroidvania 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Retro 13.3%, 1980s 12.6%, Action 10.6%

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Magic 9.5%

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: Metroidvania 50.9%, Retro 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Action 10.6%

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 55.6%, Adventure 44.4%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Medieval 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

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: 2D Platformer 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Retro 13.9%, Old School 11.2%, Metroidvania 9%

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: Local Co-Op 33.3%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Retro 16.3%, Old School 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: 1980s 35.6%, 2D Platformer 25.3%, Action 10.4%, Fantasy 9%, Adventure 8.8%

Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Exploration 8%, Action 6%

Two souls, one destiny. Embark on a co-op adventure through a forgotten land, where teamwork and wit are the only way to navigate the wonders and dangers of a magical cave.

Why similar: Split Screen 38.8% ★, Co-op Campaign 21.1% ★, Online Co-Op 20.4%, Fantasy 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.7%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Retro 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Old School 6%, Fantasy 5.4%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Exploration 6%, Action 5.2%

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: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Retro 24.3%, Co-op Campaign 16.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action 6.1%

A retro story-rich metroidvania filled with unique and diverse abilities, and quirky, charming aliens and demons. Algol is witness to a catastrophe that sends the universe into disarray, uncover a mysterious evil plot and find many hidden rooms that test your skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Demons 15%, Retro 13.3%, Old School 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Pushy and Pully in Blockland is an endearing co-op arcade game that will take you and a friend through ever-challenging levels. Kill monsters, match blocks, defeats bosses. Recover your spaceship and escape Blockland.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Retro 22.7%, Old School 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Action 7.1%

Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Retro 13.4%, 1980s 12.6%, Exploration 6.3%

Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.5%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Old School 14%, Action 5.5%

Whip your way through nostalgia fuelled kinky demon slaying. From hidden desert temples to floating ruins, this will take you back to the golden days of gaming, where there was only 4 buttons on a controller and VHS ruled the world.

Why similar: Action 57.6%, Adventure 42.4%

Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, 1980s 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%