Games Like Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!

Why similar: Action 21.6%, Adventure 20.3%, Platformer 16.3%, Indie 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!

Why similar: Action 18.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Platformer 17.4%, Indie 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

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 22%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 8.7%

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Platformer 20.8%, Retro 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Adventure 10.2%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 18.2%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Indie 12.3%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

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: Platformer 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Retro 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 10.3%

Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!

Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Indie 15.1%, Action 12.2%, Retro 11.9%

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: Action 26.7%, Platformer 22.8%, Indie 20%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Retro 11.5%

Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Retro 22.1%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

Why similar: Action 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Adventure 19.1%, 2D 15.3%, Retro 9.8%

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 41.1%, Platformer 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, 2D 5.7%

Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!

Why similar: Adventure 32.2%, Action 29%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Indie 11.3%, Difficult 6.6%

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

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Indie 11.6%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

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: Action 33%, Adventure 30.8%, Platformer 19%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Platformer 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 11.9%

Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!

Why similar: Platformer 40%, Adventure 33.4%, Action 23.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Adventure 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Co-op 10.8%

A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Retro 19.8%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 10.8%

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Why similar: Action 33.7%, Indie 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Retro 9.8%, Co-op 7.8%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 29.4%, Indie 20.3%, Platformer 18.7%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

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: Platformer 23.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Indie 10.1%

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: Platformer 20.1%, Action 13.6%, Indie 12%, Adventure 11.8%, Difficult 11.2%

Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game, featuring fast-paced whack-a-rabbit gameplay, scintillating puzzles, super-sized boss fights, juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack, perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike!

Why similar: Action 18.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 10.6%

A timeless classic

Why similar: Action 26.4%, Indie 18.1%, Retro 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Co-op 10.4%

DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 15.5%, Retro 15%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%

• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

Why similar: Action 32%, Adventure 30.7%, Co-op 26.9%, Retro 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

Enter a world of never-ending battle! Duel with up to 4 local challengers and scramble after gems, or take control of your favorite characters, many playable for the first time ever, in Story Mode. Master every move, explore a vast array of items and locales, and discover new revelations.

Why similar: Action 33.8%, Adventure 33.2%, Indie 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

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: Action 31.3%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 12.7%, Retro 11.4%

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Platformer 21.8%, Difficult 14.1%, Indie 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Action 21.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 15.5%, Platformer 12%, Retro 8.7%

"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

Why similar: Platformer 18%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.5%, Indie 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

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: Action 24.8%, Adventure 24.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Indie 12.5%, Retro 11.5%

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Adventure 18.2%, Action 17.7%, Indie 15%, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 13%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Platformer 21.2%, Action 20.8%, Indie 15%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%

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 38.1%, Action 28.8%, Retro 12.4%, Co-op 5.3%, Indie 5.2%

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 11.2%

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Adventure 25.7%, Action 24%, Platformer 21.1%, Indie 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.

Why similar: Platformer 24.2%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 17.5%, Retro 15.1%, Indie 13.6%

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Action 20.2%, Retro 15.1%, Difficult 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Retro Game Crunch is a series of 7 games, full of the charm and challenge of the 8-bit generation. Each world feels like an authentic NES classic. A massive genre-spanning collection.

Why similar: Action 17.5%, Retro 16.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 14.1%, Platformer 11.5%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Adventure 19.8%, Action 19.3%, Indie 15.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Difficult 17.9%, Platformer 17.8%, Co-op 13.7%, Retro 9.4%

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 28.1%, Action 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Retro 8.5%

Retro sidescrolling action and adventure greet you in Sacred Stones! The indie atmosphere is easy to immerse yourself in. Have a great time as you explore, run/jump & fight your way to victory. This game is perfect for both hardcore and casual fans alike seeking that nostalgic-indie fix!

Why similar: Action 39%, Indie 31.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 8.5%, Difficult 6.5%

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Indie 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

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: Action 18%, Platformer 17.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Indie 11.6%, Retro 11.1%

Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Retro 15.3%

With an inspired blend of Zelda + Souls + Metroidvania style gameplay, EPΘCH delivers a nostalgic single or online co-op action RPG experience.

Why similar: Adventure 24.5%, Action 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Indie 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Adventure 33.6%, Platformer 24.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 9.9%, Retro 6.9%

"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Action 13.7%, Retro 11.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 10.9%

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Adventure 20.1%, Action 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Indie 14.8%

A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

Why similar: Indie 22.8%, Platformer 21.8%, Adventure 17%, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

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: Platformer 19.4%, Action 12.9%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Adventure 10.2%

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Action 27%, Adventure 18.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Indie 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Retro 18.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Indie 13.2%

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: Pixel Graphics 27.4%, Action 26.1%, Difficult 18.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Platformer 5.9%

Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.

Why similar: Indie 38.8%, Retro 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, 2D 11.3%

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Retro 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Indie 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, Retro 17.2%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Difficult 10.3%