- #1 Sonic Mania
97% matchVery Positive94% of 27,786 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Classic 24.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Retro 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern 2D Sonic experience that perfectly captures the physics and design philosophy of the original games.
- #2 SONIC SUPERSTARS
96% matchMixed68% of 3,603 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Action 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic 2D formula that introduces new abilities while maintaining the core speed and platforming feel.
- #3 Freedom Planet
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,869 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Platformer 19%, Retro 11.9%, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Classic 10% ★
Why You'll Like It: Often considered a spiritual successor to classic Sonic, it features high-speed momentum-based platforming and intense boss battles.
- #4 Freedom Planet 2
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,697 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on its predecessor with even more polished movement mechanics and fast-paced combat that feels right at home for Sonic fans.
- #5 Pizza Tower
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 71,440 reviews2023
Dev: Tour De Pizza
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.8%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Fast-Paced 17.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the chaotic, high-speed momentum and expressive pixel art style that makes Sonic games so exhilarating to play.
- #6 Spark the Electric Jester
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,475 reviews2017
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Platformer 20.3%, Fast-Paced 16%, Retro 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Heavily inspired by the Sonic series, this game focuses on high-speed platforming and combat-oriented movement.
- #7 Mega Man Legacy Collection
92% matchVery Positive86% of 5,266 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Classic 32.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational collection of retro 2D action-platformers that share the same challenging, precision-based design as early Sonic titles.
- #8 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,674 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 14.2%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed 3D action with classic-style 2D platforming stages for a comprehensive Sonic experience.
- #9 Sonic Generations Collection
91% matchVery Positive94% of 25,461 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Classic 15.3% ★, Retro 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends classic 2D platforming with modern 3D segments to celebrate the history of the franchise.
- #10 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,827 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Classic 33.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Platformer 15%, Retro 12%, Action 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a faster, more agile take on the Mega Man formula that aligns well with the speed-focused gameplay of Sonic.
- #11 DuckTales: Remastered
89% matchVery Positive88% of 7,781 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Classic 24.2% ★, Platformer 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Retro 13.3%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully updated version of a classic 2D platformer that captures the charm and tight controls of the retro era.
- #12 The Disney Afternoon Collection
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,040 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Classic 36.1% ★, Retro 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: A compilation of classic 8-bit platformers that provides a similar nostalgic experience to the Sega Genesis era.
- #13 Sonic Adventure 2
88% matchVery Positive89% of 27,841 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: Classic 27.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Fast-Paced 15.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Retro 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An essential 3D entry that maintains the series' focus on speed, great soundtracks, and high-energy gameplay.
- #14 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,657 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Platformer 22.9%, Retro 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that perfectly emulates the feel and challenge of classic 8-bit and 16-bit platforming adventures.
- #15 Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,170 reviews2022
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world.
Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 1990's 10.7%, Family Friendly 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D platformer that emphasizes movement and puzzle-solving within a nostalgic, colorful world.
- #16 Rayman® Legends
86% matchVery Positive90% of 11,907 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Fast-Paced 11%, Adventure 8%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly fluid, fast-paced 2D platforming levels that reward momentum and rhythmic movement.
- #17 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
85% matchVery Positive85% of 2,553 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Great Soundtrack 28%, Platformer 27.1%, Retro 14.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A stunning remake of a classic retro title that captures the spirit of early platforming adventures.
- #18 Mega Man 11
84% matchVery Positive89% of 5,263 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Classic 34.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 20%, Platformer 19.9%, Action 9.2%, Retro 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D action-platformer that retains the classic difficulty and precision of the original series.
- #19 Sonic Frontiers
82% matchVery Positive89% of 27,699 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.6%, Fast-Paced 24.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 7%
Why You'll Like It: An ambitious evolution of the Sonic formula that translates the series' signature speed into an open-world environment.
- #20 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 899 reviews2021
Dev: JankenteamPub: Silver Lining
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.8%, Platformer 16.9%, Retro 15.9%, Nostalgia 15.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic Sega platformer that offers a glimpse into the company's early design history.
- #21 Sonic Colors: Ultimate
82% matchMixed67% of 1,674 reviews2023
Dev: Blind Squirrel EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime across a colorful interstellar amusement park. Color the Universe in Sonic Colors: Ultimate!
Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Action 17.7%, Casual 10.5%, Colorful 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and fast-paced platformer that utilizes power-ups to keep the gameplay feeling fresh and exciting.
- #22 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,678 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.
Why similar: Classic 27.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 21%, Action 18.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more intense and fast-paced 2D action experience for players who enjoy the challenge of retro platformers.
- #23 Streets of Rage 4
79% matchVery Positive92% of 19,360 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Classic 23.6% ★, Action 19.4%, Retro 13.9%, Arcade 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: While a brawler, it captures the iconic Sega arcade aesthetic, music, and energy that fans of the Sonic series appreciate.
- #24 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,587 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Classic 17.4% ★, Action 17%, Arcade 5%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, physics-based arcade gameplay that requires precision and speed to master.
- #25 Castle of Illusion
79% matchVery Positive90% of 4,324 reviews2013
Dev: SEGA Studios AustraliaPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Classic 22% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Retro 10.1%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished remake of a classic platformer that feels like a love letter to the golden age of 2D gaming.
- #26 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,159 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Classic 40.8% ★, Retro 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Fast-Paced 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the pure, fast-paced arcade thrill of the retro era with a modern, high-energy presentation.
- #27 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
74% matchVery Positive93% of 15,602 reviews2025
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.
Why similar: Family Friendly 50.2%, 1990's 20.7%, Arcade 20.3%, Singleplayer 8.8%
- #28 Sonic Adventure DX
78% matchVery Positive92% of 18,299 reviews2011
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Why similar: Classic 29.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Retro 7%
- #29 Sonic Rumble Party
75% matchMixed61% of 5,051 reviews2025
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends!
Why similar: Action 39.6%, Family Friendly 25.7%, Fast-Paced 21.1%, Platformer 7.6%, Cute 3.7%
- #30 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,938 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.2%, Casual 17.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Cute 8.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #31 Sonic Forces
77% matchMixed59% of 8,510 reviews2017
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.8%, Fast-Paced 22.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%
- #32 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,787 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Classic 31.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 13%, Action 7.4%
- #33 Sonic Lost World
76% matchMixed62% of 5,468 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.1%, Platformer 21.4%, Fast-Paced 20.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 4.7%
- #34 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
73% matchVery Positive92% of 21,700 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Why similar: Classic 38.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Platformer 16%, Retro 7.1%, Adventure 4.5%
- #35 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,259 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 6.7%
- #36 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+
73% matchVery Positive87% of 604 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!
Why similar: Action 30.7%, Arcade 25.1%, Casual 22.1%, Retro 19.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #37 Team Sonic Racing™
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,494 reviews2019
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 51.2%, Fast-Paced 27.1%, Arcade 6%, Action 5.3%, Family Friendly 3.7%
- #38 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
77% matchMostly Negative40% of 3,754 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Fast-Paced 14.7%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action 5.9%
- #39 Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
73% matchVery Positive87% of 3,457 reviews2010
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING. Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 51.4%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Action 7.8%
- #40 Rayman® Origins
72% matchVery Positive94% of 5,955 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 34.2%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 6.8%, 2D 4.4%
- #41 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,004 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: Retro 25.5%, Classic 21% ★, Platformer 20%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #42 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
68% matchVery Positive91% of 788 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!
Why similar: Platformer 32%, Retro 17.5%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 12%, Arcade 10.9%
- #43 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,568 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Action 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Retro 11.8%
- #44 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,398 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 29.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Platformer 19.6%, Retro 11.1%, Action 10.6%
- #45 PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,848 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
Why similar: Retro 20.1%, Platformer 19.6%, Classic 12.5% ★, Family Friendly 11.3%, 1990's 9.4%
- #46 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
69% matchVery Positive93% of 17,680 reviews2013
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 60.6%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Family Friendly 7%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 4.6%
- #47 Cave Story+
69% matchVery Positive93% of 8,055 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.7%, Classic 20.6% ★, Platformer 19.2%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #48 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
70% matchMixed69% of 449 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!
Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, Platformer 23.5%, Action 17%, Retro 12.7%, 1990's 4.5%
- #49 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
71% matchMixed57% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD!
Why similar: Classic 56.5% ★, Action 23.7%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Colorful 3.6%, Arcade 2.6%
- #50 Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
68% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games, Inc.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 40.2%, Platformer 33.1%, Action 19.9%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #51 Castlevania Dominus Collection
64% matchVery Positive94% of 2,622 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31%, Retro 17.8%, Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 10.9%
- #52 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
66% matchMixed62% of 390 reviews2026
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Celebrate 30 years of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic, featuring 5 versions, 120+ extra levels, and an exclusive documentary on the creation of the limbless hero.
Why similar: Platformer 42.9%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 19.4%, Family Friendly 9.8%, 2D 5.6%
- #53 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
66% matchVery Positive94% of 21,749 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: Classic 38.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Adventure 7.6%
- #54 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,215 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Classic 33.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Retro 12.3%, Action 8.2%
- #55 Yooka-Replaylee
63% matchVery Positive93% of 1,041 reviews2025
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on an epic 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! Yooka-Replaylee is packed with new moves, more story, exciting challenges, hidden secrets, and more than double the collectibles to uncover. Can you help them rescue the world’s biggest treasure?
Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 12.1%, Casual 8%
- #56 Super Fancy Pants Adventure
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,205 reviews2017
Dev: Borne GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Platformer 20.6%, Classic 13.8% ★, Fast-Paced 13.6%, Action 9.4%
- #57 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,495 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36%, Retro 30.6%, Action 25.3%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 4%
