Games Like Shadow Complex Remastered

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: Metroidvania 70.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Sci-fi 5.3%, Action 4.3%, Side Scroller 4%

Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.

Why similar: Platformer 49.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2.5D 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 3.7%

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Platformer 21.7%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2.5D 8.8%, Action 6%

Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Action-Adventure 3%

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: Metroidvania 27.5%, Platformer 23%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 13.6%, 2.5D 12.2%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Sci-fi 6%, Action 4.8%

Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

Why similar: Platformer 67.6%, Action 32.4%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.1%, Platformer 19.1%, 2.5D 10.8%, Action 6.9%, Action-Adventure 2.9%

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.3%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 14.9%, 2D 0.9%

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.

Why similar: Platformer 62%, Action 25%, 2.5D 11.4%, 2D 1.6%

Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!

Why similar: Platformer 32%, Side Scroller 27.1%, 2.5D 25.4%, Action 11.7%, Sci-fi 2.5%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 4.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 19.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 6.7%

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Action-Adventure 3.2%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.3%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 7.6%, Side Scroller 2.8%, Action-Adventure 2.7%

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Side Scroller 26.7%, 2.5D 18%, Action 13.2%, Sci-fi 3.6%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 10.4%, Action-Adventure 2.9%

This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

Why similar: Platformer 60.9%, Action 34.7%, 2D 4.4%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Action-Adventure 2.8%

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: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 7%, Action 4.7%

Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!

Why similar: Platformer 62.7%, Action 27.4%, Shooter 6.1%, 2D 2.7%, Adventure 1.1%

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: Metroidvania 63.7%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 1.9%, 2D 0.8%

The classic 2D side-scrolling action game has evovled! With twice the content, better controls, and higher accessibility, Steel Sword Story S is bigger and better than ever!

Why similar: Side Scroller 50%, Action 40.2%, Singleplayer 5.4%, 2D 4.4%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.7%, Platformer 23.3%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 1.1%, 2D 0.9%

The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!

Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 13.6%, Action-Adventure 7%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.3%, Platformer 25.9%, 2D 2.2%, Side Scroller 0.8%, Action 0.6%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2.5D 14.3%, Action 7.6%

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 80.2%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Adventure 1.9%, 2D 1.5%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Action 5.7%

Xenosis is a thrilling metroidvania where you traverse an ancient temple that has been overrun by alien creatures. Armed with your blaster, you must combat a variety of challenging enemies and upgrade your weapon to escape

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Side Scroller 20%, Platformer 16%, Sci-fi 6%, Action 5.2%

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: Platformer 41.8%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Action 16.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 6.7%, Shooter 5.6%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.8%, Action 30%, Shooter 28.8%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Adventure 2.9%

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Platformer 35.2%, Side Scroller 27%, Action 22.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Shooter 4.2%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.6%, Platformer 22%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%, 2D 1.8%

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: Sci-fi 36.9%, Platformer 31.6%, Action 23.4%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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: Platformer 36.2%, Action 30.4%, Side Scroller 28.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%, 2D 2.2%

Karma Knight is a fast paced 2D side-scrolling platform action game with stylish combat. Find hidden items in the stages, collect different spells, defeat the enemies as you gain more experience and enjoy the overall platform action game style.

Why similar: Action 43.4%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Platformer 19%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.

Why similar: Sci-fi 33.9%, Action 32.2%, Shooter 31.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Side Scroller 40.5%, Platformer 33.1%, Action 13.2%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 59.5%, Action 34.4%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

A modern-classic 2D precision-platformer

Why similar: Platformer 63.3%, Action 27.6%, Singleplayer 5.6%, 2D 3.5%

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, Side Scroller 28.5%, Shooter 10%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Action 8.4%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 25.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action 8.1%, Action-Adventure 1.8%

Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...

Why similar: Sci-fi 39.5%, Action 27.1%, Shooter 23.4%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Adventure 3.7%

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!

Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Action-Adventure 5%

Experience the game in its best form with the Director's Cut Edition. New graphics, new enemies, more weapons, more blood...

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, 2.5D 20.6%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Action-Adventure 4.3%

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.9%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 7.9%, Action-Adventure 3.7%, 2D 1.6%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 5.5%, 2D 1.3%

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: Side Scroller 34.4%, Platformer 25.4%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 10.7%

Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 20.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

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: Platformer 29.3%, Side Scroller 29.2%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.

Why similar: Action 42.5%, Shooter 28.6%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Singleplayer 4.9%, 2D 4.7%

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: Metroidvania 81.8%, Action 7.6%, Action-Adventure 3.5%, Platformer 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Launch into the ultimate head trip as you blast through psychotic robots in a retro 70's sci-fi action adventure from Double Fine Productions. It is a world of automation, a utopia gone wrong in which all of humanity have transferred their minds into robotic imposter bodies and are ruled by a computer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Platformer 17.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action 8.3%