Games Like Robotex

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Action 61.6%, Platformer 38.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania that emphasizes survival and exploration on a desolate, hostile planet.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Indie 26.1%, Action 26%, Adventure 21.1%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a cat in a mech suit exploring a dangerous alien base, mirroring the sci-fi robot theme of the seed game.

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Why similar: Action 40.3%, Indie 30%, Platformer 24.2%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced side-scrolling action with a heavy focus on robotic characters and sci-fi combat.

Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Indie 28.9%, Action 23.2%, Adventure 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern side-scrolling action game that focuses on nonlinear exploration of a dangerous, alien world.

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Action 23.6%, Indie 22.4%, Adventure 19.5%, 2D 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, sci-fi action-platformer that perfectly captures the feeling of exploring a hostile alien planet.

KR-17 is a 32-bit, story-driven, side-scrolling action puzzle-platformer which follows the story of a military robot on a mission to subdue a rogue agent operating out of an installation on the planet Valiant. It will be the first in a multi-genre series of games centered around the story of Terrius, KR-17's home.

Why similar: Action 30.1%, Indie 24.2%, Platformer 23.3%, Adventure 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer where you control a robot navigating through dangerous terrain.

In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!

Why similar: Indie 31.2%, Action 25.8%, Platformer 22.2%, Adventure 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced indie platformer that shares the side-scrolling action and puzzle-heavy level design of the seed game.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 24.9%, Platformer 24.1%, Action 23.3%, Indie 22.3%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric exploration game set on a mysterious, abandoned space station filled with puzzles and monsters.

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 25.4%, Indie 24.1%, Action 23.1%, Adventure 17.8%, 2D 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential sci-fi exploration game that features unique weaponry and a mysterious, hostile environment.

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Why similar: Adventure 30.3%, Platformer 27.9%, Action 19.8%, 2D 11.8%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that emphasizes exploration and environmental discovery in a sci-fi context.

Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 24.4%, Platformer 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that features retro-inspired platforming and combat mechanics.

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

Why similar: Action 52.9%, Indie 47.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action platformer that pits you against waves of robotic enemies in a hostile environment.

Space Expedition is a 2D sci-fi platformer where you play as an astronaut who is sent to a space station to collect samples of mysterious dark matter. Space Expedition combines puzzle platforming, pixel art, and atmospheric adventures set in the style of 1980s sci-fi horror films.

Why similar: Indie 34.4%, Adventure 26.5%, Platformer 25.1%, 2D 14%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D platformer that focuses on exploration and survival in outer space.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Action 28.7%, Indie 25.9%, Adventure 21.5%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced sci-fi action game where you control a robot infiltrator in a high-tech facility.

You are an intelligent robot created by scientists for the best annual tournament "Project: R.E.B.O.O.T".

Why similar: Indie 29.2%, Action 20.3%, Casual 19.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Platformer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure platformer that focuses on robotic themes and side-scrolling combat.

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

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Indie 23.7%, Action 20.6%, Adventure 17%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive indie action-platformer that features a compelling sci-fi story and exploration on a mysterious island.

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: Action 26%, Indie 25.2%, Adventure 23.7%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intricate platforming with puzzle-solving elements and a strong narrative focus.

So Long Earth is an action puzzle platformer designed to tell the story of Dominique Fayar, a french mafia member who found refuge in space after Earth's destruction.

Why similar: Action 27.1%, Casual 26.7%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game that mirrors the premise of humanity seeking a new home.

Hoverboards, evil robots, and cloning! Welcome to the future.

Why similar: Action 28.4%, Casual 28%, Indie 23.5%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed action platformer that captures the indie spirit of the original game.

"Planet R-12" is a 2D tactical shooter. Your squad of persistent soldiers accidently landed on a planet of robots, populated by hostile mechanisms and war machines. Each step on a planet is full of dangers and soldiers really need your skills and abilities.

Why similar: Indie 68.2%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that incorporates strategy and exploration on a hostile planet.

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: Action 41%, Platformer 40.6%, 2D 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-platformer with a dark atmosphere and challenging combat encounters.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Action 42.9%, Indie 31.9%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action platformer that focuses on fluid movement and intense boss encounters.

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: Indie 33.4%, Platformer 33.3%, Adventure 29.6%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration and atmospheric platforming in a vast, alien world.

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: Platformer 35.6%, Indie 20.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 16.5%, 2D 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D platforming that features tight controls and creative puzzle-like boss encounters.

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Adventure 31.3%, Action 29%, Indie 28%, Platformer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania-style platformer that focuses on navigating a dangerous, interconnected world.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Action 33.6%, Platformer 30.1%, Indie 22.9%, 2D 8.5%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful action-platformer with deep combat mechanics and exploration-heavy level design.

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Action 23.7%, Indie 22.7%, Adventure 21.9%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted 2D action-platformer that balances exploration with simple combat mechanics.

You are stuck in a huge room and have no idea what to do. You only option is to survive.

Why similar: Action 26.5%, Casual 26.1%, Adventure 24.5%, Indie 22.9%

Why You'll Like It: A simple indie action-adventure game that provides a straightforward side-scrolling experience.

The earth is suffering from an attack of space monsters, and the terran defense forces are called for combat and the annihilation of the monsters. The RX Squad with their advanced ships risks themselves to keep the earth in peace.

Why similar: Action 27.2%, Casual 26%, Adventure 24.4%, Indie 22.5%

Jelly Killer - Retro Platformer The Adventures Of A Young Bioweapon. In this game you will act like the young bioweapon. You will encounter lots of traps and puzzles. You will have to possess human bodies to pass the game to the end. Good luck!

Why similar: Action 23.4%, Casual 23.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 19.9%, Platformer 13.2%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Action 28.5%, Adventure 24.1%, Platformer 23.8%, Indie 23.6%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Casual 26.6%, Platformer 24.8%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 15.8%, 2D 10%

In this hard to master platformer you will slay zombies, avoid deadly traps and unleash your true potential through a variety of skills and abilities.

Why similar: Casual 24%, Action 23.7%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 21.9%, Platformer 8.5%

Horrible creatures ravaged the entire autumn, taking their sacred fruits to other lands. Now Ronister goes out on an adventure around the world, facing various enemies and obstacles. On his journey he'll find vehicles and will get unique abilities to save our planet from the terrible Evil Bat.

Why similar: Adventure 64.1%, Indie 20.6%, 2D 15.2%

Assault of the Robots is an action game where you will fight across different countries like Germany and Great Britain with different robots.

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Indie 23.8%, Casual 23.7%, Adventure 20.5%, 2D 5.2%

Scott in Space is a stylizied action platformer about the epic adventure of a lone guinea pig in space. Prove your guinea pig platformer skills and defeat the evil Rhino Empire!

Why similar: Action 26.5%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 23.9%, Adventure 23.5%

Rex is a classic hardcore 2D platformer shooter, you play as a soldier to hunt down an evil scientist. Fight your way through with powerful weapons and put an end to his mad experiments.

Why similar: Casual 23%, Action 21.5%, Adventure 19%, Indie 16.3%, Platformer 14.5%

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

Why similar: Platformer 42.8%, Action 38.8%, 2D 18.3%

Aliens Invaded Our Planet is a Multiplayer / CO-OP (Up to 6P) FPS & Arcade Style Action game, the game is about alien invasion in 1900s Richalley Town. Shoot and run for your life against the aliens!

Why similar: Action 28%, Casual 25.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 22.1%

Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.

Why similar: Casual 30.9%, Adventure 30%, Platformer 26.8%, 2D 9.2%, Indie 3.1%

You are NUX, sole survivor of the Nexon warrior tribe. The evil Silthax has invaded your home world of Nexolus, devoured your fellow Nexons and stolen the sacred power crystals from your village.

Why similar: Action 75.3%, Platformer 24.7%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: Action 31.7%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 17.9%, 2D 5.4%

Call of Bitcoin - Challenge the cryptocurrency world, pick all the Bitcoins, kill the monsters, open all the secret places, but just stay alive

Why similar: Casual 28%, Action 26.5%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 21.9%

Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.

Why similar: Adventure 51.5%, Indie 48.5%

You are playing for an African pirate and you need to destroy as many planes as possible off the coast of Africa, and also collect humanitarian cargo, and dodge of rockets

Why similar: Action 26.8%, Casual 26.4%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 23.2%

"The Superfluous" [soo-pur-floo-uh s] A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust.

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Adventure 24.4%, Indie 22.7%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D 7.5%

In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

Why similar: Adventure 32.1%, Platformer 24.7%, Indie 24.1%, Action 14.9%, 2D 4.2%

Step into the space suit of valiant gravity badger Captain T Bayback as he ventures into the deadly depths of deep space to save his friends, family and the universe itself from the threat of the deadly Evil Honey Badgers, aka the Hellsett.

Why similar: Casual 25.9%, Indie 20.8%, Action 18.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Platformer 13.5%

Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!

Why similar: Action 42%, Adventure 40.9%, 2D 17.2%

In this prologue you crash-land on a mysterious planet. In order to get your lost cargo back, use tetrominos, solve blocky puzzles, and get to know its not too friendly inhabitants.

Why similar: Action 44.6%, Casual 13.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 9.8%

Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

Why similar: Action 26.7%, Platformer 22.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 18.9%, 2D 9.1%

Search for new life forms as you try to survive on a mysterious hostile world in the surreal 2D action-platformer Orange Moon.

Why similar: Action 32.2%, Adventure 27.7%, Indie 26%, Platformer 14.1%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Action 26.7%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 14.7%, 2D 10.2%

Embark on an adventure with 6-mon the little robot. Take control of the robot and travel through a disused factory, avoiding falls, protecting yourself from projectiles and traversing dangerous levels to stop the activities of a crazy AI.

Why similar: Action 36.3%, Platformer 27.3%, Indie 20.7%, Adventure 15.7%

The Moon's haunted - and when an astronaut loses contact with Earth, the adventure begins in full. Fill up your oxygen, load up the guns, and set out on an interstellar FPS adventure across the stars, filled with puzzles, fights, exploration, and strange secrets of the universe.

Why similar: Adventure 42.8%, Action 29.3%, Casual 27.9%

You must save the world, whatever the cost...

Why similar: Action 40%, Indie 32.1%, Adventure 28%

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

Why similar: Action 25.4%, Platformer 24.7%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 17.8%, 2D 10.3%

You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Indie 21.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Action 16.8%, 2D 8.7%