Games Like Retro City Rampage™ DX

Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

Why similar: Parody 20% ★, Open World 19.8%, Crime 11.6%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator, this game evolves the open-world parody formula with a business-management twist.

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

Why similar: 1980s 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Violent 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the intense, fast-paced, and violent top-down action aesthetic that defines the retro-inspired genre.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34%, Action 15.2%, Funny 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down sandbox offers unparalleled freedom and chaotic emergent gameplay similar to the rampage style of the seed game.

UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

Why similar: 1980s 15.1%, Satire 14.5% ★, Retro 13.7%, Parody 12.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious stealth-action parody that mirrors the self-aware, comedy-driven narrative style of the seed game.

Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.

Why similar: 1980s 27.2%, Open World 23.4%, Comedy 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Retro 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An essential recommendation for anyone who loves 1980s action movie tropes and satirical humor.

Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.9%, Comedy 17.6%, Action 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Funny 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the pixelated, irreverent, and fast-paced comedic action found in the seed game.

The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

Why similar: 1980s 27.5%, Retro 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Comedy 9.1%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade-style beat-'em-up that leans heavily into the same 1980s over-the-top parody aesthetic.

FREE UPDATE; STATE OF EMERGENCY, OUT NOW! Framed for your father’s murder, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to unveil the real culprit. Tackle thrilling missions for the criminal underworld - just don’t let the cops track you down!

Why similar: Open World 37.9%, Crime 19.9%, Action 13.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down open-world title focuses on carjacking and crime in a way that feels like a modern tribute to classic sandbox games.

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Retro 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, 1980s 19.3%, Crime 14.1%, Comedy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in 1980s New York, this game uses pixel art to tell a gritty, humorous story about police work.

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: Pixel Graphics 26%, Retro 19.6%, Action 15.7%, Comedy 9.8%, Funny 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, pixelated action game that serves as a massive parody of 80s and 90s action cinema.

What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.

Why similar: Satire 32.6% ★, Parody 23.6% ★, Comedy 11.5%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, satirical platformer that mocks modern gaming tropes with the same wit found in the seed game.

Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.

Why similar: Retro 31.8%, 1980s 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Indie 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused experience that serves as a love letter to the specific gaming genres of the 1980s.

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.

Why similar: Comedy 43.6%, Funny 19.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 10.4%, Parody 9.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the surreal, rapid-fire comedy of the seed game, this title offers a similar brand of bizarre humor.

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Crime 13.1%, Retro 12.6%, Violent 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, pixelated comedy where you must stealthily cause chaos, matching the mischievous tone of the seed game.

"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Why similar: Retro 22.9%, Satire 14.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Comedy 11.5%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-styled platformer that celebrates the frustration and humor of classic 8-bit gaming.

California, 1986: A group of friends discover a mysterious pink stone that allows travel between two realms. This gang will live the summer of their lives in an adventure that will get them involved in a government conspiracy. Control five kids with special skills while fighting and solving puzzles.

Why similar: 1980s 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Retro 15%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game is a heartfelt tribute to 1980s pop culture, featuring a distinct retro aesthetic and narrative.

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

Why similar: 1980s 32.1%, Retro 25.6%, Racing 22.6%, Action 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing yet nostalgic driving experience that perfectly encapsulates the 1980s retro-futurist vibe.

Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes.

Why similar: Open World 49.7%, Racing 26.7%, Top-Down 15.9%, Violent 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the vehicular combat and arcade-style driving missions that make up a large portion of the seed game's appeal.

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 28.7%, Retro 25.1%, Racing 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A racing game that leans entirely into the neon-soaked, synth-heavy aesthetic of the 1980s.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.8%, Top-Down 11.9%, Action 11.2%, Funny 10.8%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, pixelated action game that rewards quick reflexes and features a similar sense of humor.

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Retro 11.7%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world western that uses a charming pixel-art style to deliver a non-linear, player-driven narrative.

From the dark streets of San Diego to the deepest depths of the criminal underworld, control the Street Cleaner as he takes down outlaw scum in search of justice.

Why similar: 1980s 26.3%, Retro 25.3%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that features a gritty, retro aesthetic and a synthwave-inspired soundtrack.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Retro 16.4%, Action 13.4%, Violent 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled action game with a strong narrative focus and stylish, one-hit-kill combat.

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Satire 27% ★, Retro 19.4%, 1980s 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 6.7%

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Retro 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 7.7%, Funny 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A clever action-platformer that uses humor and retro mechanics to subvert player expectations.

Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

Why similar: 1980s 26.4%, Retro 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action 8.8%, Violent 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, action-packed arcade shooter that captures the 1980s police-parody theme.

Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.

Why similar: Open World 36%, 1980s 19.6%, Crime 19.1%, Action 9.6%, Violent 6%

Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.

Why similar: Parody 28.4% ★, 1980s 22.4%, Comedy 12.8%, Retro 11.1%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic RPG that is heavily inspired by the cartoons and toys of the 1980s.

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 62.5%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Shooter 5.2%, Sandbox 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the open-world destruction and sandbox chaos of the seed game, this series is the natural progression.

Shoot and drift around the chaotic streets of Strife City, a hub for crime, secret societies, paranormal activities and lots’a *CHA-CHING*!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Retro 16.8%, Open World 15.7%, Action 11.2%, Top-Down 10.8%

Find yourself diving into a retro-futuristic city infested with bad guys!

Why similar: 1980s 34.8%, Retro 28.4%, Violent 11.3%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: Retro 31.2%, Parody 28% ★, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Retro 24.5%, Parody 19.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 19%, Action 13.2%, Indie 8%

REDLINE CROOKS is a fast-paced roguelite combat racing game in which you destroy cops, walls and possibly yourself in a chaotic pursuit of freedom and riches. Upgrade, Slam, Taunt and Boost your way out of imprisonment through the lawless roads that lie ahead, and you may find personal absolution.

Why similar: Racing 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Funny 16.3%, Top-Down 16%, Action 11.5%

Think Leisure Suit Larry gets lost in Frank Millers Sin City then runs into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! in a dark alley. Whether you're a hardcore boxing fan, a retro gamer, or a casual gamer looking for a fun (and funny) fast-paced boxing game, Retro KO! is the parody game for you!

Why similar: Parody 26.9% ★, 1980s 21.2%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Comedy 11.2%

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: 1980s 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Retro 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Violent 10%

From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!

Why similar: 1980s 30.8%, Crime 23.5%, Open World 22.9%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 6.8%

Devolver Bootleg contains eight original rip-offs of Devolver Digital games. Pay money for it now.

Why similar: Parody 21.4% ★, Retro 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 12.4%, Violent 10.9%

Become a medieval thug in a crazy open-world action game, full of pop-culture references. Complete insane quests, kill heroes, steal horses, fight guards, rob peasants, listen to some bard music, and much more! All packed in old-school gameplay style!

Why similar: Open World 29.5%, Crime 22.3%, Funny 9.9%, Racing 8.2%, Top-Down 7.5%

A nostalgic metroidvania adventure with insane weapons, skills, and pixel gore. Ride your BMX and blast your enemies as you discover the secrets of the Wasteland.

Why similar: Retro 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Comedy 16.4%, Action 11.1%, Funny 9.8%

Get ready to take a trip back to the 80s, the 1880s! Help young Queen Victoria fight her way across Mars and attempt to escape home in this exceedingly retro arcade adventure! Prepare to bosh rocks! - with only the occasional break for tea and scones.

Why similar: Retro 28.9%, 1980s 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Action 13.8%, Indie 8.1%

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

Why similar: 1980s 27.4%, Racing 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Retro 17.6%, Action 12.5%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Crime 27.9%, Action 18.9%, 1980s 16.4%, Violent 15.5%, Adventure 8.9%

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

Why similar: 1980s 32.7%, Retro 30.7%, Racing 23.8%, Action 11.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Retro 21.3%, Action 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Adventure 12%, Indie 10.9%

Put the pedal to the metal or your girl will die! Experience the atmosphere of the world inspired by 80s with their neon lights, VHS tapes and synth pop. Buckle up! Gaming experiment in genre of music runner - not a game, aesthetic concept.

Why similar: 1980s 28.7%, Retro 28.2%, Racing 28%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Indie 6.8%

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: Retro 48%, Racing 34.3%, Action 10.8%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Be the new dispatcher at the Karma City Police Station in this narrative-driven pixel adventure. Talk to the victims to discover their needs and fight in a unique pinball-based battle system, as you follow a captivating story with lots of humor and a great soundtrack.

Why similar: Parody 24.1% ★, Satire 17.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 12.6%, Comedy 11.4%

Bring back the 80s! Classic top-down retro-racing with a gripping story mode, local and online multiplayer and leaderboard. Customise your car and race through more than 60 tracks on several biomes, defeat dodgy rivals and uncover a gripping mystery. Pure arcade fun with an 80s-inspired OST.

Why similar: Retro 35.9%, Racing 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Top-Down 11.1%, 2D 4.9%

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: Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Retro 12.5%, Indie 10.6%

Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen.

Why similar: Racing 41.6%, Action 18.2%, Violent 16.4%, Funny 13.4%, Indie 7.9%

Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord!

Why similar: Action 28.2%, Retro 27.4%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

DINOSAURS. PIXELS. PYROCLASTIC DOOM WALLS. Escape extinction in this colorful take on the classic prehistoric runner. Upgrade your raptor with new stats and cute hats, and then outrun the end of the world in endless, procedurally generated landscapes.

Why similar: Retro 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 24%, Racing 14.1%, Action 11.8%, Indie 7.7%

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

Why similar: 1980s 41.8%, Retro 23%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action 11.7%, Indie 3.5%

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 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Action 6.4%, Indie 6%

Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

Why similar: Retro 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Shooter 7.4%