60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Side Scroller, 2D, Indie, Singleplayer.
An ordinary farmer loses his family when monstrous creatures overrun the world. Now he must fight, solve puzzles, and search for a way to save his daughter.
Tartapolis
Explore a huge metropolis full of dark corners, aware technology and shady characters. Fight your way through, as you evolve your fighting skills, acquire and upgrade weapons, tune up bots and complete side quests as you discover the true face of the city!
Ducktective Bill
A skill-based 2D action noir. Read enemy telegraphs and decide: block, parry, or dodge. Solve tiny diegetic puzzles between fights, then crack cases and clobber absurd yet deadly bosses—with nothing but an umbrella and perfect timing.
Explore a huge metropolis full of dark corners, aware technology and shady characters. Fight your way through, as you evolve your fighting skills, acquire and upgrade weapons, tune up bots and complete side quests as you discover the true face of the city!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Difficult 16.2%, Souls-like 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8%
A skill-based 2D action noir. Read enemy telegraphs and decide: block, parry, or dodge. Solve tiny diegetic puzzles between fights, then crack cases and clobber absurd yet deadly bosses—with nothing but an umbrella and perfect timing.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.2%, Side Scroller 21%, Souls-like 13.5%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.3%
Throw bones, big rocks or use your spirit wolf special attack to kill a variety of enemies in this 2D platformer full action game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.1%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Difficult 15.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Souls-like 7.5%
A puzzle game with challenging puzzles, but forgiving mechanics. Master the use of your color changing staff to solve mind bending puzzles, unlock new areas, and help out your friends. Undo any mistake with the press of a button.
Why similar: Difficult 23%, Logic 21.9%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.5%, Exploration 5.8%
The player controls the player and defeats the enemies that appear one after another to advance. It is a side-scrolling action game. Fight to reclaim a castle ruled by the enemy. The main character wants to have peaceful days again. Defeat the six bosses and regain your peace.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.9%, Side Scroller 40.4%, Action 9%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
"Black Spire" is a side-scrolling action-adventure game. You will control a brave warrior to experience a unique souls-like combat series, which features simple controls yet offers rich gameplay. Hone your combat skills and unveil the secrets hidden in the depths of the spire!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.5%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Souls-like 16.6%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 6.3%
Nonu is a hand-drawn 2D souls-like where every action draws from two interlinked resources—one born from inner strength, the other granted by a higher power. Explore a dying world, uncover artifacts that enable distinct builds, and piece together the truth behind its vanished god.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Difficult 18.4%, Souls-like 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
Fight in reverse! Legendary 80's arcade creators return with a lost project reborn! Experience pendulum battles never seen before, with vintage pixel art, hot-blooded rivals, and captivating women. To save your beloved, race across the globe and Forge your SAKA-DOH! Wishlist today. Now, warrior!!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.6%, Side Scroller 31%, Action 11.5%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Action 10.1%, Souls-like 9.3%
Welcome to "Little Monkey King's Big Quest"! Exciting adventures await you alongside the Little Monkey King.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.6%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Cute 6.3%, 2D 4.5%
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Difficult 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Souls-like 14.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Exploration 7%
A 2D fighting action game based on fighting game combat. In addition to the elements of athletic action stages where you climb slopes, steps, and walls, it is also possible to cancel consecutive attacks that are common in fighting games, and the game progresses in a wide range of situations.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 61%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Action 10.6%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 2.1%
Take on the role of Knirpsi the turtle and face a variety of enemies. Experience retro cartoon-style shooter action and hand-drawn boss battles. You will die. Many Times.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.2%, Difficult 30.8%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Action 7.7%, 2D 3.5%
A "Sidescroller" Adventure with Fight Mechanics and Leveling System for your skills and items.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.3%, Side Scroller 33.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Action 6.3%, 2D 4.9%
Experience a great adventure in "Super Paul World" where you defeat many enemies while trying to retrieve the Cookie Nexus Core for Baker Tim. Earn experience points (EXP) to acquire various cosmetic items.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Action 10.3%, Exploration 5.8%, 2D 3.9%
Experience ONIBITO KIKI’s first game adaptation in 90s-style 2D action! Play as KIKI, leader of the ONIBITO clan, using special abilities to conquer tough missions. Enjoy retro pixel art combined with modern gameplay—join KIKI on an epic adventure!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.1%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Action 10.2%, Cute 6.7%, 2D 5.2%
A deceptively cute hard-core platformer where you will die all the time, All The Time ! Die; keep trying.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.1%, Difficult 24.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Cute 8.6%
In the game you will become the main character - a little cloud that fights against evil to protect its world!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.3%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Idler 15.7%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D 4.3%
"Day of Light" is a hand-drawn platformer about facing inner struggles. Use powerful masks to unlock temporary abilities and bring light back into a dark world!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Action 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, 2D 4.1%
Action platformer about the lifestyle of ordinary teenagers in a mysterious primitive world
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Difficult 21.5%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Souls-like 9.9%, Cute 7%
Forest Warden is a 2D action-adventure game. With the powers granted to you by the mainland gods, you must thwart the queen's invading army. As you gain experience, the gods will grant you new powers. But you have to be fast, as time passes the virus is taking over the island.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.1%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.8%, 2D 4.2%
This is a simple side-scroller made by one person. It's my first game and I would really appreciate any reviews from you !
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.6%, Side Scroller 38.3%, Action 6.7%, 2D 4.2%, Dark 2%
In Autogiro, a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter, you take control of a sophisticated helicopter and set off on a mission where your survival depends on your accuracy, quick thinking, and strategy!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.2%, Side Scroller 36.3%, Action 7.8%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 3.8%
Sim Tanks - The Most Fun 2D Tank Game
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.9%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Action 9.3%, 2D 4.1%
Nightmare Materials is a Pixel-Art Metroidvania with Combat, Puzzles and a lot of Exploration and discovering. As a Drone you explore a lost and mysterious World in search of the truth.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Souls-like 11.5%, Puzzle Platformer 6.6%, Exploration 5.4%
A casual arcade stick fighter, great as an introductory title to the genre made for quick 1v1 games.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.8%, Side Scroller 31.3%, Action 10.6%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 1.7%
As a recently deceased ghost, you only remember one thing, You have to get back to your dog. Fight enemies and solve puzzles to escape the underworld in this action puzzle platformer. Explore the different layers of the underworld, and face challenges along the way, drawn in a charming 2D style.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.2%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 8.1%, Action 6.4%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Souls-like 15.1%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Exploration 5.7%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Difficult 18.2%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Souls-like 8.3%, Adventure 6.4%
LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Difficult 18.4%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Cute 8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.3%
A full-fledged action belt scroll game for adults that anyone can easily enjoy!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.2%, Side Scroller 34.2%, Action 11.2%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
The Jabco World has called Mr Jorries to shoot away all the Boinks invading the world. Jabco the star nation watching the good, hard and the bad. Your objective is to shoot away as much Boinks as you can. Swim, Fly or Swing your way through while testing your platforming skills No Worries Mr Jorries
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.8%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.3%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 5.6%
This is a complete one loop game with hand-made pixel arts with scripts. Game is action platformer - a karate kid trying to escape while protecting his girlfriend from ninjas!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.3%, Side Scroller 41.3%, Action 6.6%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Hunter’s Requiem is a rogue-lite horror game. Coming from a long lineage of monster hunters, you must protect your town from the creatures surrounding it. Through crafting and exploration, you will discover the town's history and find a way to solve its monster problem once and for all.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41%, Side Scroller 38%, Exploration 8.2%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 4.4%
Can't run or jump? But with a bat, you can surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, learn techniques, and discover secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game!
Why similar: Difficult 26.6%, Logic 19.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.9%, Cute 6.9%
Adiverboz is a 2D psychological horror game set in Brazil. As Oz, investigate the past and collect evidence about an orphanage marked by trauma. Face terrifying creatures and dark secrets, but beware: your choices can reveal the truth or lead you to the abyss.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.2%, Souls-like 17.5%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Action 12.2%, Exploration 8.4%
Explore the unforgiving world of Ükeron, reveal the story of its kings and warlords, carve your path through its dangerous environments, outlive your foes and grow more powerful with each strike of your sword.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.8%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Action 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%
A top-down pixel RPG where you don’t fight — you play music. Calm demons, uncover secrets, and journey through a myth-filled world inspired by Turkic folklore
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.9%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Exploration 5.9%, Action 5.5%
Capybara Fighters! is a 2D/3D hybrid beat-em up set in modern Tokyo. You play as the star capybara of a cafe, whose life is disrupted when the Yakuza abduct your friend. To rescue them, you'll battle through enemies, earn money, and ultimately secure a plane ticket to Brazil for the final battle.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41%, Side Scroller 38.5%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 5.4%, 2D 5.1%
Hover X Souls is a refresh of the infinite runner genre. You are X-17 a hover shield combat class robot. You have been tasked with going through training on this planet to become stronger, while helping develop outposts. Master the Hover Shield Combat system, and use it to travel the dark highway while providing protection to Outposts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49%, Difficult 29.3%, Action 13.7%, Indie 8%
Cython cat is a openworld speed platformer, play as Miru and explore the lands of the Cython Ruins. Find shards, keys and furballs, scattered around to unlock different areas. Enjoy roaming around the world, at high speeds.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.3%, Side Scroller 28.2%, Souls-like 16%, Hand-drawn 5.7%, Cute 5.3%
Dance of the Elements is a simple 2D fighter where you control the four basic elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and air. Freely flow between all the elements to fight your friends, AI controlled opponents, or a horde of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Action 8.9%, 2D 4.2%
After a firefighter lost his partner, fighting a fire at a chemical factory, the city was overwhelmed by a wave of ignitions. Control the fireman to extinguish fires and eliminate the cause.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30%, Difficult 22.5%, Logic 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.1%, Action 7.6%
Navigate 123 relaxing mazes in this 2D single-player puzzle game with customizable themes, calming music, and 100+ achievements
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.1%, Difficult 28.7%, 2D 7.1%, Hand-drawn 7%, Atmospheric 4.8%
It's your first day as the receptionist at the local museum, and you're about to close down for the evening — a simple task, if it weren't for the exhibitions coming to life. Fight your way through the workday and discover the museum's secrets in this 2d platformer action adventure game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.5%, Side Scroller 35.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 4%
Heavenly Parasite is a 2D, hand drawn assist fighting game and will hopefully be available early 2025.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 61.7%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Action 10.2%, 2D 7.2%, Colorful 6%
Bitcoin Сollector: spinners attack is a colorful game in which you must avoid traps, evade spinners and collect bitcoin's, changing gravity and teleporting at your own discretion.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.9%, Difficult 26.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.4%, Cute 8.1%, Action 6.5%
Weggye's Adventures is a 2D platformer game. Which focuses on skill. The player explores a magical world full of challenges with Weggye.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.7%, Side Scroller 34.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 4.3%, 2D 3.9%
Good afternoon dear friends! We present to your attention an exciting mini-game in which not only the adventures of a gosling, but also the love of a little girl are embodied! All of the illustrations for Goose Ronnie were created by our 9 year old daughter in memory of her friend.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.2%, Side Scroller 31.2%, Exploration 7.4%, Cute 6.7%, 2D 4.6%
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Difficult 22.2%, Souls-like 15.4%, Hand-drawn 9%, Exploration 7.4%
Brick Breaker Pro offers classic arcade fun with a modern twist! Break bricks, set high scores, and unlock achievements in this vibrant and addictive game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 55.6%, Idler 28.5%, Action 8.4%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
A 2D adventure about rescuing magical creatures in Moscow and the role of a design bureau employee in this whole story.
Why similar: Side Scroller 54.7%, Cute 12.7%, Adventure 9.9%, 2D 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Embark on a quest to the corrupted hill to save your long-lost brother.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.4%, Action 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Difficult 6.7%
夢の中で羊をあつめる。落ち物パズル要素が申し訳程度に付属した、かわいい２Ｄアクションゲーム。
Why similar: Side Scroller 43.7%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Action 13.3%, Cute 10.6%, 2D 7.9%
The Patagonians is a 2D horror adventure game. You have a minimum of weapons and a maximum of dangers at your disposal. Help the main character pass the tests prepared for him in order to save the missing child.
Why similar: Difficult 28.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Souls-like 9.4%, Action 6.9%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Difficult 23.3%, Souls-like 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Action 6.2%
Inspired by great titles such as Ghosts 'n Goblins and Mega Man 2 comes Crusader Crash! A fast paced, challenging, side-scrolling game with retro art and soundtracks! Play through 8 vastly different stages each with their own boss that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.8%, Difficult 32.7%, Adventure 12%, Indie 8.1%, 2D 7.4%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Difficult 22.8%, Souls-like 15.4%, Cute 6.9%, Exploration 6.4%
Explore a vast, beautiful world in this side scrolling Adventure game. Each hand drawn, pixel art style level will lead you closer to uncovering the mystery of the land of Artaphys.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.7%, Difficult 19.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 9.8%
With time ticking away and your ammunition running low, do you possess the nerve, skill, and resourcefulness required to etch your name into the annals of western legend? Ride off into the frontier sunset, one shot at a time, in Shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Difficult 23.7%, Logic 16.6%, Cute 7.6%, 2D 5.1%
