60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie.
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!
Beholgar
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Lords of Exile
Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.
Why similar: Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, 1980s 16.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 11%
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 23%, Platformer 22.9%, Action 22.9%, Arcade 19.8%, 2D 5.7%
An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 21%, Arcade 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 8.9%
ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.
Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Action 14%, Adventure 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.
Why similar: Adventure 28.5%, Action 27.5%, Platformer 26.7%, 2D 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up, inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Adventure 5.9%
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
Why similar: Platformer 36.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Adventure 7.4%
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: Souls-like 20.4%, Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.7%
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
Why similar: Platformer 22%, Adventure 17.4%, Action 17.3%, 1980s 16.9%, Arcade 15.8%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Arcade 10.7%
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Action 35.2%, Adventure 15.6%, 2D 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
This is the official version of the 80's classic game Montezuma's Revenge rebooted by the original developer. It's the classic puzzle solving action adventure platformer you loved in your youth.
Why similar: Platformer 36%, 2D Platformer 29.8%, Action 22.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Souls-like 18%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 7.7%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Arcade 16.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action 9.4%
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 23.4%, Side Scroller 20.3%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 6.4%
Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Arcade 8.2%
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: Platformer 43.8%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 20.8%, 2D 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
The Chosen Warriors is a new old school side scroller beat 'em up inspired by games like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 66.4%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 2.1%
Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 15.7%, 1980s 14.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%
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: Side Scroller 21.4%, 1980s 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.7%, Side Scroller 26.9%, 1980s 13.5%, Action 7.8%, 2D 4.3%
Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Action 32.2%, Adventure 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Action 35.9%, 2D Platformer 26.9%
Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 11.2%
River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 1980s 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, 1980s 17.4%, Arcade 16.4%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14%
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 7.5%, 2D 4.9%
A timeless classic
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53%, Action 17.4%, Arcade 14.5%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 5%
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: Platformer 25.1%, 1980s 24.4%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, Action 12%, 2D 6.2%
Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Platformer 20.8%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action 9%
A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, 1980s 17%, Arcade 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Adventure 7.4%
Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.
Why similar: Arcade 41.2%, Action 19.9%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, 2D 10.2%, Old School 6.9%
Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.
Why similar: Platformer 41.1%, Adventure 27%, Action 25%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Indie 2.3%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%
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.
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Arcade 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action 7.4%
Viktor is an action-packed sidescrolling adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. As Viktor, you will fight your way through hordes of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission.
Why similar: Platformer 42%, Action 29.5%, Adventure 26%, Indie 2.5%
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 43.5%, Adventure 24.4%, Platformer 20.9%, 2D 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 3%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Action 37.2%, 2D 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Indie 3%
Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and leave you satisfied when your quest is complete.
Why similar: Platformer 35.6%, Adventure 31.2%, Action 30.1%, Indie 3.1%
A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.7%, 1980s 18.5%, Platformer 13%, Adventure 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, 1980s 19.4%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 16.3%, Adventure 15.7%
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: Side Scroller 25%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Arcade 13.8%, 1980s 9.1%
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 19.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.9%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.2%, Platformer 29%, Action 20.6%, 2D 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 3%
Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.5%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.2%
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-Adventure 26.3%, Souls-like 20.3%, Action 13.3%, Combat 9.2%, Adventure 8.3%
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 11.3%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.1%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Adventure 9%, Action 7.6%
The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.
Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, 2D Platformer 25.7%, Action 20.1%, Fantasy 7.7%, 2D 5.6%
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: Platformer 30%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Action 17.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Side Scroller 23.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.
Why similar: Souls-like 40%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%
Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.
Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Adventure 9.2%
