Games Like pemsa

UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.

Why similar: Retro 32.2%, 1980s 25.7%, 2D 9.4%, Strategy 7.9%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, meticulously crafted collection of 50 retro-styled games that perfectly mirrors the spirit of a fantasy console library.

A collection of 9 award winning indie games from the creator of "Binding of isaac" and "Super Meat Boy"!

Why similar: Experimental 62.3% ★, Indie 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%, 2D 8.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A curated anthology of early experimental indie games that captures the raw, creative energy of the PICO-8 scene.

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Retro 62.9%, 2D 16.5%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the 1980s CRT aesthetic and challenging exploration found in classic retro titles.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: 2D 28.6%, Retro 26.8%, Indie 17.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Originally prototyped in PICO-8, this game represents the pinnacle of what can be achieved with retro-inspired mechanics.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Retro 52%, 2D 20.8%, Indie 12.2%, Singleplayer 6%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential retro-styled indie platformer that emphasizes minimalist design and high-difficulty arcade gameplay.

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

Why similar: Retro 35.4%, 2D 17.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 12.1%, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, minimalist adventure that uses a unique 60-second loop mechanic to create a distinct retro experience.

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: Retro 39.1%, 2D 22.5%, Action 13.5%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in minimalist, retro-inspired arcade action that feels right at home on a fantasy console.

3dSen is a unique emulator that transforms NES games into stunning 3D voxel dioramas. Relive your favorite retro titles like never before!

Why similar: 1980s 45.2%, Retro 18.7%, Racing 11.3%, RPG 6.2%, Strategy 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative tool that transforms classic 2D retro games into immersive 3D experiences.

Play a series of tiny games based on well-known classics, each with a unique twist and connected to each other. Race cars, hit golf balls, uncover mines, and more in this experimental action/puzzle game.

Why similar: Experimental 84.5% ★, 2D 8%, Action 2.2%, Casual 2.1%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of short, experimental, and highly stylized games that prioritize unique concepts over length.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Retro 39.4%, 2D 20.3%, Indie 12.2%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for retro-inspired indie games, blending exploration and action seamlessly.

RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications

Why similar: Retro 74.5%, 1980s 15.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate utility for enthusiasts looking to emulate and play classic games from various retro consoles.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Indie 37.2%, 2D 26.5%, Singleplayer 15.5%, Action 14.5%, Casual 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, minimalist arcade game that focuses on pure, rhythmic gameplay mechanics.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: 2D 35.5%, Indie 25.6%, Singleplayer 17.3%, Retro 12.7%, Strategy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly experimental puzzle game that challenges the player to rewrite the rules of the game itself.

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Experimental 75.9% ★, Strategy 13.1%, 2D 8.2%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, meta-narrative experience that utilizes a retro-style aesthetic to hide deep, complex mechanics.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: 2D 40.8%, RPG 35.9%, Adventure 14%, Singleplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique 1-bit, retro-styled horror game that experiments with procedural generation and classic adventure tropes.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: 1980s 54.8%, Retro 23.7%, Action 8%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, retro-aesthetic action game that experiments with top-down perspective and brutal difficulty.

Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

Why similar: 2D 37.8%, Indie 31.5%, Action 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, retro-styled arcade combat game that focuses on intense, fast-paced duels.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Retro 34.9%, 2D 29.4%, Action 17.3%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, retro-styled action platformer that serves as a love letter to 80s and 90s action cinema.

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Adventure 39.9%, Indie 37.7%, 2D 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, retro-styled exploration game that emphasizes movement and discovery over combat.

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, 2D 25.5%, Singleplayer 15.4%, Casual 12.9%, Indie 11%

Why You'll Like It: A highly experimental, retro-styled deck-builder that reinvents classic card game mechanics.

Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

Why similar: RPG 49.8%, 2D 19.6%, Singleplayer 15.7%, Casual 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, strategy-heavy roguelike that distills the dungeon-crawling experience into bite-sized sessions.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Retro 53.1%, 2D 20.3%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive love letter to 8-bit gaming that captures the feel of classic consoles while adding modern polish.

Play the 3 classic Duck Life Flash games like you've never seen them before!

Why similar: Racing 53%, Retro 18.8%, 2D 15.9%, Casual 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, retro-styled arcade collection that focuses on accessible, character-driven gameplay.

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: 2D 33.6%, Action 21.5%, Indie 17.9%, Singleplayer 14.3%, Casual 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, jazz-infused action game with a striking, minimalist visual style.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Retro 36.5%, Indie 19.4%, 2D 14.2%, Singleplayer 10.6%, Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, experimental simulation game that uses simple mechanics to tell a deep, compelling story.

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Why similar: Singleplayer 33.6%, Indie 16.6%, Strategy 15.7%, Casual 12.5%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, frustratingly minimalist game that focuses on physics and player perseverance.

Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.

Why similar: Retro 38.5%, Racing 26.5%, 2D 13.2%, Action 7.6%, Casual 7%

Hi, I'm Terry Cavanagh! You might remember me from such videogames as Dicey Dungeons, Super Hexagon, and VVVVVV. Here are a few other things I've made over the years!

Why similar: Experimental 80.4% ★, Retro 9.6%, Action 3.7%, Adventure 3.5%, Indie 1.7%

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

Why similar: 1980s 39.3%, Racing 29.1%, Retro 19.7%, Casual 3.9%, Action 3.5%

You found an old game console along with some games at a garage sale. You remember playing these as a kid, and couldn't resist getting it. Maybe you could give them a whirl, just for old time's sake?

Why similar: 2D 63.5%, Action 36.5%

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

Why similar: 1980s 37.8%, Racing 29.2%, Retro 22.5%, Action 5.5%, Casual 3.8%

Imagine Q-Bert + Pacman but with surrealistic horror aesthetics...

Why similar: Experimental 67.4% ★, 1980s 14.9%, 2D 7.5%, Casual 5.5%, Action 1.9%

Drift between the states, collect bits, beat rivals and get a high score.

Why similar: Experimental 51.7% ★, 1980s 18.6%, Racing 17.4%, 2D 5.8%, Retro 5.7%

A rhythm platforming game but instead of staying on the beat… you play at your own beat!

Why similar: Experimental 54.5% ★, Racing 17.4%, Retro 17%, Action 4.5%, Casual 3.9%

COLOR RETRO RACER : MILES CHALLENGE is an hommage to the retro year of VHS! Run as many miles as you can in this free game, try to beat the online score and unlock all the achievement!

Why similar: Racing 40.5%, Retro 23.9%, 2D 10.3%, Action 8.1%, Casual 7.6%

80's OVERDRIVE is a 2D pixelart racing game, designed to take you back in time to when 8 and 16 bit consoles and arcade games ruled the world. Compete against opponents in career mode to unlock new races, buy new cars and upgrade them with state-of-the-art technologies!

Why similar: 1980s 40.5%, Racing 24.7%, Retro 22.3%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 3%

A collection of over one hundred completely free small games wrapped into one convenient launcher! Slash slimes, shoot lemons, blow kisses, take blood, and so much more in these wacky, weird, and wild games!

Why similar: Strategy 21.3%, RPG 20.5%, Racing 15%, Adventure 12%, Action 11.8%

Drift through the interstates and sideroads of this open game world, win street races and try to avoid traffic and police.

Why similar: Racing 43.3%, 1980s 14.6%, Retro 10.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 6.9%

RAZORTRON 2000 is a retro top-down endless racing game. Try to beat your highscore, unlock new cars and climb your way to the top of the leaderboards on this love letter to coin eater arcade machines era!

Why similar: 1980s 38.7%, Racing 22.4%, Retro 20.4%, 2D 8.1%, Casual 4.3%

Buckle up: Minit Fun Racer is a peculiar little racing game with 100% of developer and Devolver's profits going directly to charity. Forever.

Why similar: Racing 47.6%, Retro 17.4%, 2D 15.4%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9.8%

A retro-style 2D platformer where you play as a penguin collecting yellow budgies to fulfill his dream of flying. Explore diverse levels, jump past obstacles, and enjoy a colorful, music-filled adventure.

Why similar: Retro 32.7%, 2D 28.3%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.

Why similar: Retro 47.5%, 2D 19.7%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Built with passion for retro lovers, 3dSenVR turns iconic NES games into living 3D dioramas you can step inside. A fresh, heartfelt take on 8-bit nostalgia in full VR.

Why similar: 1980s 56.3%, Retro 16%, RPG 8.7%, Adventure 4.4%, Casual 4.2%

PalmRide, the retrofuturistic fast-paced driving game inspired by classic games, and the modern outrun aesthetics. Drive through busy streets of the city, climb the tallest mountains, or just chill out on your way to the beach. Avoid obstacles and be the first in the leaderboard! Be the rad guy!

Why similar: 1980s 37.2%, Racing 25%, Retro 21.1%, 2D 7%, Casual 4.4%

Pixel Puzzles Mosaics is a nontraditional puzzle game.

Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 21%

PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!

Why similar: Retro 31.4%, Casual 29.9%, Action 29.1%, Singleplayer 9.6%

MineSweeper Rush brings a fresh twist to classic Minesweeper with a growing minefield and fast row clearance. Every second counts as you race to beat your high score and climb the leaderboards.

Why similar: Retro 32.6%, 2D 18.3%, Racing 16.8%, Casual 13.4%, Indie 11.2%

Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts!

Why similar: 2D 34.1%, Casual 27.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 13.8%, Indie 7.5%

A blistering high speed retro racing game with low poly 3d pixelart.

Why similar: 1980s 40.5%, Racing 33.2%, Retro 16.4%, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Explore space and race against the clock in this retro styled adventure game.

Why similar: Racing 41.3%, Retro 19.4%, 2D 13.6%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%

Non-Euclidean snake where you can go forever deeper and deeper into the void... ...and if you're good enough, into the daily leaderboards

Why similar: Retro 44.7%, Casual 21.7%, Action 17.4%, 2D 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.

Why similar: Experimental 57.7% ★, Retro 14%, 2D 9.1%, Casual 7.1%, Strategy 4.2%

Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

Why similar: 1980s 52.8%, Retro 32.5%, Action 5.4%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Adventure 4.5%

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Retro 32.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.9%, Casual 12.8%, 2D 11.8%

100% free retro indie game with dungeons, treasures and online co-op!

Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Action 19.7%, Indie 17.7%, Casual 17.2%, 2D 13.1%

Retro Arcade Rally Racing... in Parking Garages?!? Precision driving with tight simple controls and arcade physics, all in a Sega Saturn style presentation

Why similar: Racing 47.5%, Retro 40.3%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Indie 3.1%

Once Upon a Shell is a roguelike racing game of ridiculous speed and wild upgrades. As a tortoise, use your shell to your advantage and slide downhill to generate speed. Build movement combos between races and prove that even a tortoise can lift The Hare Cup.

Why similar: Racing 98.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

CorgiSpace is a collection of 8-bit games that have short legs on purpose. This anthology includes more than a dozen action, adventure, arcade, and puzzle games, and each can be thoroughly explored in under an hour.

Why similar: Strategy 36.7%, 2D 30.5%, Action 20.2%, Singleplayer 6.9%, Indie 5.7%