Games Like SANABI

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: Cyberpunk 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10%

Why You'll Like It: Like SANABI, it delivers ultra-stylish pixel action, a dark futuristic tone, and a story-driven campaign built around precision movement and split-second kills.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 37%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk world, story focus, pixel-art presentation, and side-scrolling combat make it one of the closest tonal matches to SANABI.

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.3%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a fast, cinematic 2D action-platformer with a neon sci-fi setting, slick set pieces, and a similarly stylish, story-led vibe.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: If SANABI’s grappling was your favorite part, Rusted Moss is one of the best Steam games for momentum-based hook movement in a pixel 2D world.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its sci-fi pixel world, tightly designed platforming, and narrative-driven progression make it a strong fit for players who liked SANABI’s atmosphere.

With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk backdrop, pixel-art style, and high-speed side-scrolling combat make it a natural recommendation for SANABI fans.

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more methodical, it captures the same dystopian cinematic platformer energy and story-forward pixel presentation.

Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

Why similar: Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Difficult 16.3%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs moody pixel storytelling with inventive traversal and combat, giving it a very similar action-adventure rhythm despite a grittier western-noir flavor.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its kinetic movement, grappling-inspired mechanics, and snappy 2D combat echo SANABI’s sense of speed and control.

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: Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Retro 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It nails fluid, responsive platforming and stylish action in a way that scratches a similar gameplay itch even without the cyberpunk setting.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.5%, Action 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This stylish sci-fi action-platformer shares SANABI’s flair for flashy movement, boss fights, and a strongly directed single-player experience.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.1%, Story Rich 17.9%, Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The mechanical-arm combat and traversal immediately resonate with SANABI, even though it leans more metroidvania.

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It trades SANABI’s linear story for roguelite runs, but the combat speed, flashy movement, and stylish sci-fi presentation are excellent matches.

Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!

Why similar: Action 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Platformer 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers extremely fast 2D sci-fi combat and mobility, with a sleek futuristic feel that will click if you loved SANABI’s pace.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Retro 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers demanding pixel-action platforming, precise mobility, and a bleak futuristic atmosphere that overlaps well with SANABI’s feel.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Story Rich 19.2%, Platformer 18.6%, Difficult 16.8%, Action 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: For players who want a stronger story and intense 2D combat in a richly imagined techno-mythic world, it captures a similar dramatic pull.

HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Action-Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: This post-apocalyptic sci-fi platformer emphasizes mobility, gadgets, and moody exploration in a way that complements SANABI’s strengths.

KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

Why similar: Action 23.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its movement-driven traversal, robotic protagonist, and lightweight cyberpunk flavor make it a great fit if you want more agile 2D action.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Retro 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled cybernetic action-platformer matches SANABI’s fast side-scrolling combat and dystopian sci-fi cool.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action 15.8%, 2D 13.9%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is stealthier, but its razor-sharp 2D movement, stylish animation, and mission-driven pacing appeal to the same action-platforming audience.

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Story Rich 13.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This one leans harder into atmosphere and style, but its digital-world aesthetic and story-heavy pixel action should appeal to SANABI fans.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Side Scroller 13%, Action-Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fluid movement, precise boss fights, and polished 2D combat create a similar moment-to-moment intensity despite a different setting.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Although it is top-down rather than side-scrolling, its melancholic sci-fi world and stylish action make it a good tonal cousin.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its gritty cyberpunk cityscapes and explosive side-scrolling action make it a strong thematic follow-up, even if it focuses more on shooting than traversal.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Difficult 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-futurist action-platformer emphasizes mobility and brisk combat in a dystopian side-scrolling setting that feels adjacent to SANABI.

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers sleek side-scrolling combat, fluid animation, and a dark sci-fi fantasy tone that will appeal if you want more stylish 2D action after SANABI.

Follow R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, on a cinematic adventure through an alternate 1980s America. Explore an atmospheric cyberpunk world full of high-stakes action wrapped in a unique 2.5D pixel art style.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.9%

Exception is a game about AI programming. During the game, the player assists the units to defeat their enemies in the virtual world. However, the player needs to control the units by programming instead of controlling them directly.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk-inside-a-computer premise, fast platforming, and flashy audiovisual style line up well with SANABI’s futuristic energy.

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 25%, Platformer 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Indie 11%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on aerial mobility, bullet-dodging, and nonstop stylish action makes it a good pick if you loved SANABI’s kinetic combat flow.

Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: The harpoon-based movement and combat create a distinctive momentum-driven feel that overlaps nicely with SANABI’s traversal-first action.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Cyberpunk 9.5%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Precision Platformer 8.8%

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: 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.7%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Story Rich 15.4%, 2D 14.2%, Action 10%, Platformer 8.6%

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 9.8%

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Precision Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 9.5%

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.4%, Action 14%, Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.3%

BE FASTER. Take on the role of a corpo scav drone pilot, tasked with tearing through the decaying corpse of a world to salvage the remains of a powerful energy source. Master flight through hostile environments and deadly security measures in 100 precision platforming levels.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Platformer 16.9%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 8.6%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Difficult 20.6%, 2D 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Action 7.8%

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: 2D Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Platformer 14.4%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Difficult 9.3%

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: 2D Platformer 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 10.9%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 8.6%, Retro 7.7%

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: Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Cyberpunk 11.9%, Action 6.4%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Story Rich 15.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Platformer 11.5%

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Precision Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Difficult 9.9%, Platformer 8.2%

Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Retro 18.1%, Action 17.9%, Precision Platformer 16.3%, Indie 9.5%

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 68.2%, Action 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Indie 4.7%

Cyberplug is a 2D platformer, where you control an electric being capable of moving at high speed and use electricity to advance through enemies and destroy a corporation that rules the cyberpunk themed city.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.2%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Precision Platformer 8.9%

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

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.2%, Platformer 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Difficult 8.1%, Action 7.6%

"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.

Why similar: Story Rich 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Difficult 20.1%, Action 6.1%, 2D 6%

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.7%, Action 18.8%, 2D 18.5%, Story Rich 17.4%, Adventure 6.6%

Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.7%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%

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: Cyberpunk 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 13.5%, Retro 8.1%

Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 9.9%

A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility

Why similar: Story Rich 32.5%, Difficult 26%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 4.6%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Difficult 10.8%

ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Precision Platformer 5.9%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Story Rich 18.7%, Action-Adventure 14%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Platformer 12.3%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.9%, Platformer 21.7%, 2D 8.3%, Action 7.6%, Retro 7.5%