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Games Like Platformines

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Action, Indie, Pixel Graphics.

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Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 329 reviews
Released: 2014-03-28
Developer: Magiko Gaming
Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

Overview

Platformines is a distinct blend of 2D platforming, deep RPG character customization, and procedural exploration set in a vast underground world. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same loop of looting, upgrading, and navigating challenging environments, prioritizing games that balance action-platforming mechanics with roguelite progression.

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  1. #1 UnderMine
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 83.8%, Action 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Indie 3%, RPG 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game shares the focus on underground exploration, loot collection, and RPG-lite character upgrades.

  2. #2 Spelunky
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 16,534 reviews2013
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.1%, Platformer 31.5%, Indie 5.3%, 2D 3.2%, Action 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A definitive exploration-heavy platformer that captures the same sense of danger and discovery in underground environments.

  3. #3 Rogue Legacy
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.5%, Platformer 40.4%, Indie 5.1%, Action 4.7%, 2D 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the blend of platforming, RPG stat progression, and roguelite exploration found in Platformines.

  4. #4 Neon Abyss
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.9%, Platformer 28.7%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that emphasizes loot, shooting, and roguelite progression in a 2D space.

  5. #5 Dead Cells
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.3%, Platformer 22.8%, Action 8.3%, 2D 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished action-platformer experience with deep loot systems and procedural level generation.

  6. #6 Terraria
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,511,859 reviews2011
    Dev: Re-Logic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 33.2 hrsMean: 149.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    Why similar: Platformer 30%, 2D 18.8%, Action 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Indie 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides the ultimate experience in underground exploration, mining, and loot-based character progression.

  7. #7 It Lurks Below
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,274 reviews2019
    Dev: Graybeard GamesPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.

    Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Action 25.9%, Indie 17.1%, RPG 11%, 2D 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Created by the developer of Diablo, this game combines survival, RPG stats, and underground exploration in a pixelated world.

  8. #8 Starbound
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 122,901 reviews2016
    Dev: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 64.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

    Why similar: Action 29.7%, Indie 20.1%, 2D 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, RPG 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This title expands on the exploration and platforming mechanics of Platformines with a vast, sci-fi universe to traverse.

  9. #9 Chasm
    92% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Platformer 41%, Action 18.5%, Indie 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a tight metroidvania experience with procedural elements and a strong focus on loot and gear.

  10. #10 Tiny Rogues
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 84.8%, Pixel Graphics 4%, RPG 3.3%, Indie 3%, 2D 3%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly replayable action-roguelike that focuses on character builds and loot-based progression.

  11. #11 SteamWorld Dig 2
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,836 reviews2017
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

    Why similar: Platformer 53%, Action 19.9%, Indie 12.8%, 2D 8.9%, Adventure 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the satisfying loop of digging, upgrading gear, and exploring a dangerous underground world.

  12. #12 Flinthook
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.6%, Platformer 16%, Action 8.6%, Indie 5.6%, 2D 3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced platforming action with a strong emphasis on loot and roguelite mechanics.

  13. #13 Cave Story+
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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

    Why similar: Platformer 58%, Action 13.5%, Indie 11.5%, 2D 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic exploration-platformer that shares the pixel-art charm and sense of adventure found in Platformines.

  14. #14 Downwell
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
    Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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: Action Roguelike 56.3%, Platformer 23.2%, Action 7.3%, Indie 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique, high-intensity platformer that focuses on vertical exploration and roguelite mechanics.

  15. #15 Hell is Other Demons
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.9%, Platformer 20%, Action 7.5%, Indie 4.8%, Shooter 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, action-heavy experience with a strong emphasis on pixel-art aesthetics and roguelite progression.

  16. #16 Risk of Rain (2013)
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 63.5%, Platformer 19.4%, Action 6.6%, Indie 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense action and loot-driven progression that makes Platformines so addictive.

  17. #17 Dwarf Journey
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 364 reviews2021
    Dev: Orube Game Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.

    Why similar: Platformer 42.9%, Action 25.6%, RPG 9.1%, Indie 7%, 2D 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar focus on RPG elements, platforming, and underground exploration in a retro style.

  18. #18 Bard's Gold
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixel Lantern
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 8.9%, Indie 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that utilizes roguelite elements and loot to keep the gameplay loop engaging.

  19. #19 Minishoot' Adventures
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Action 30.9%, 2D 21.7%, Shooter 21.5%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 9%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines exploration and action-RPG elements in a way that feels fresh while maintaining a focus on character growth.

  20. #20 A Robot Named Fight!
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
    Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.7%, Platformer 18.6%, Action 9.5%, Indie 4.6%, 2D 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and character upgrades in a gritty, pixelated environment.

  21. #21 Astronite
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 183 reviews2022
    Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

    Why similar: Platformer 42.6%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.1%, Shooter 9.7%, 2D 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A 1-bit metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and character upgrades in a challenging, atmospheric world.

  22. #22 99 Levels To Hell
    84% matchMixed61% of 609 reviews2014
    Dev: Zaxis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.6%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 5.8%, Indie 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a chaotic, shooter-focused roguelite experience with a dark, underground aesthetic.

  23. #23 The Dungeoning
    83% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
    Dev: Nick Donnelly
    Windows · Mac

    The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 64.5%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 10%, Indie 6.2%, RPG 3.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelike that emphasizes character stats and dungeon crawling.

  24. #24 Dig Dog
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 82 reviews2018
    Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Wild Rooster
    Windows · Mac

    An action roguelike digger. Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.8%, Platformer 25.6%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.5%, 2D 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A simple yet challenging platformer that focuses on digging and roguelite mechanics.

  25. #25 Venture Kid
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2018
    Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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

    Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Action 30.7%, Indie 16.7%, 2D 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that captures the classic feel of 8-bit action-adventure games.

  26. #26 NETHER DUNGEONS
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
    Dev: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

    Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 74.6%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 6.5%, 2D 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a challenging dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on procedural generation and loot.

  27. #27 NETHER HEROES
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 759 reviews2024
    Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.4%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 8.5%, Indie 3%, 2D 3%

  28. #28 Fury Unleashed
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

    Why similar: Platformer 49.1%, Action 27.4%, Shooter 11.4%, 2D 9.2%, Adventure 2.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends smooth platforming action with a comic-book aesthetic and deep roguelite character progression.

  29. #29 Pogo Rogue
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
    Dev: Bounce Back Games
    Windows

    Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 56%, Platformer 26.5%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 4%, 2D 3.6%

  30. #30 Just Get Through
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 221 reviews2015
    Dev: Retrific
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Just Get Through is a randomly generated platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring a destructible environment, sandbox mode, user-created levels, various gamemodes, hardcore mode, color palettes, deadly traps, explosions and more.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 65.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 7%, Indie 6%, 2D 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist action-roguelike that focuses on platforming challenges and procedural level design.

  31. #31 Super Dungeon Boy
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
    Dev: Tower Up Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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

    Why similar: Platformer 45.2%, Action 22.7%, Indie 14.5%, 2D 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on simple, satisfying platforming and dungeon exploration in a retro pixel-art style.

  32. #32 Spaceport Hope
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 488 reviews2016
    Dev: team BitClubPub: team BitClub , Sunken Treasure Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

    Why similar: Platformer 46.4%, Indie 18.6%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of action and exploration in a pixelated world that feels similar to early 2D platformers.

  33. #33 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 169 reviews2023
    Dev: Molton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.7%, Platformer 24.4%, Action 8.8%, 2D 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

  34. #34 Stray Savior
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 61 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: Platformer 50.5%, Action 22.1%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  35. #35 bit Dungeon
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
    Dev: Kinto Games LLC
    Windows

    bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 75.4%, Action 11.6%, Indie 6.6%, RPG 4.2%, Adventure 2.2%

  36. #36 Axiom Verge
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Platformer 50.2%, Action 16.2%, Indie 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2D 8.4%

  37. #37 Dangerous Bullets
    76% matchMixed64% of 65 reviews2017
    Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

    Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Action 23%, Indie 9.6%, Shooter 7%, 2D 6.7%

  38. #38 SteamWorld Dig
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 10,641 reviews2013
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

    Why similar: Platformer 66.2%, Action 11.6%, Indie 11%, 2D 6.9%, Adventure 3.5%

  39. #39 Aura of Worlds
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.6%, Platformer 30.3%, Action 7.6%, Indie 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

  40. #40 Spirits Abyss
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.6%, Platformer 25.7%, Action 6.8%, Indie 5.3%, 2D 4.4%

  41. #41 Souldiers
    71% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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: Action 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Platformer 20.4%, 2D 7.3%, Adventure 5.2%

  42. #42 Elsie
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
    Windows · Linux

    Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.9%, Platformer 25.2%, Action 8.9%, 2D 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 4%

  43. #43 Lone Fungus
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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: Platformer 56.8%, Action 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 6.7%, Adventure 4.7%

  44. #44 One Gun Guy
    71% matchMixed69% of 916 reviews2022
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

    Why similar: Platformer 50.9%, Action 20.5%, Indie 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 6.3%

  45. #45 Pixel Fodder
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 160 reviews2015
    Dev: WachaPub: wacha.ru
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Pixel Fodder is a old school platformer with a fully destructible world, a large choise of characters, incredible dynamics and gigaliters of 8-bit meat.

    Why similar: Action 32.7%, Platformer 26.9%, Indie 18.6%, 2D 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%

  46. #46 Dungreed
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 67.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 8.7%, Indie 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

  47. #47 Inexistence
    73% matchMixed66% of 371 reviews2016
    Dev: Jonathan BRASSAUD
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

    Why similar: Action 42.6%, Platformer 22.4%, Indie 13.6%, RPG 8.2%, 2D 4.8%

  48. #48 Footgun: Underground
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 123 reviews2024
    Dev: Turtle Knight GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
    Windows

    Roguelike with balls! Prove your ball skills and dribble your way through a randomly generated, dangerous track network full of deadly challenges! Face post-apocalyptic mutants, improve your balls with high-tech upgrades and escape the pixel art underground labyrinth.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.5%, Platformer 11%, Action 8.4%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 3.9%

  49. #49 Rogue Worlds
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux

    Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.9%, Platformer 31.7%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Indie 3.2%

  50. #50 Underminer
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 957 reviews2024
    Dev: Team GongMyeongPub: Jungle Game Lab
    Windows

    Welcome to Underminer, an underground adventure game set in a subterranean world. Mine minerals, earn money, upgrade your drill machine and descend deeper into the earth. The truth about 'legendary minerals' and an exciting underground world are waiting for you!

    Why similar: Action 36.5%, Indie 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 25.7%, Adventure 8.2%

  51. #51 30XX
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: Action Roguelike 60%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 7.4%, 2D 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

  52. #52 Pape Rangers
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
    Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
    Windows

    "Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 76.3%, Action 13.2%, 2D 5.3%, RPG 3.3%, Adventure 1.9%

  53. #53 Magicite
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.3%, Platformer 21.3%, Indie 6.7%, Action 6.3%, 2D 4.8%

  54. #54 GunWorld
    72% matchMostly Negative31% of 72 reviews2015
    Dev: m07games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.

    Why similar: Action 62.2%, Indie 37.8%

  55. #55 Guns of Fury
    63% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 50.8%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Indie 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  56. #56 Repetendium
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 82%, Action 7.6%, 2D 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Adventure 1.7%

  57. #57 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 71%, Action 9.5%, 2D 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Indie 4.2%

  58. #58 UnderMine 2
    64% matchMostly Positive74% of 767 reviews2025
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 74.2%, Action 10.9%, 2D 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, RPG 2.8%

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