Games Like Spark Mk1

In this classic top-down space game from 1983, you can take on one of the most dangerous jobs in the galaxy: garbage disposal. Try to survive for as long as possible, while knocking the giant garbage pods into a black hole with your Space-Dozer.

Why similar: Arcade 22.3%, Top-Down 18.7%, Action 12.5%, Retro 10.9%, Old School 9.2%

Mine your way through procedurally generated levels, digging ore and bombing enemies to achieve the highest score possible!

Why similar: Arcade 28.5%, Top-Down 16.9%, Score Attack 16%, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%

In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for home microcomputers by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, guide a small frog across a busy road, then across logs floating in a river, to reach safety on the other side.

Why similar: Arcade 24.5%, Top-Down 19.4%, Retro 14.2%, Action 13.7%, Old School 9.8%

A game designed to introduce the fun of pinball. Whether you have never played pinball before or not, I hope you will enjoy playing it!

Why similar: Top-Down 24.2%, Arcade 19%, Score Attack 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 12.3%

Leapin Lads is a surprisingly rich, randomly generated two-button arcade experience. Leap one space or leap two through an endless stream of challenges, finding your rhythm and flow as you discover just how far you can go.

Why similar: Arcade 24.2%, Score Attack 21.5%, Action 13.5%, Top-Down 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

A brand-new entry in the classic high-octane car chase action series, Route16, originally released in the 1980s. Take down the revived Kanharoo Gang with the evolved MAD X-R!

Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Top-Down 19.3%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Score Attack 12%

Hurley The Hyrax is an arcade-style game inspired by early 1980s arcade classics. The devious Serval Squad has taken all your flowers! You must bring them all back to your cave to move on to the next level. Fight the servals with various power-ups and your...tongue...? How far can you make it?

Why similar: Arcade 28.1%, Top-Down 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 12.7%, Score Attack 11.9%

A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.

Why similar: Arcade 27.6%, Score Attack 15.6%, Action 15%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%

A knight exiled from his kingdom must find the holy grail if he is to return.

Why similar: Arcade 17.2%, Top-Down 16.2%, Action 16%, Score Attack 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%

Endless waves of enemies are attacking as you attempt to stay alive during your ill-fated quest. Show your honor by fending them off for as long as you can.

Why similar: Arcade 27.6%, Action 21.4%, Top-Down 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 13.4%

8-bit hero Horace is often considered the unofficial mascot of the ZX Spectrum. In later years he’d go skiing and battle spiders, but the 1982 game Hungry Horace – now remastered on Steam for your gaming pleasure – saw him run around a maze eating flowers, ringing alarms and avoiding angry parkies.

Why similar: Arcade 27.4%, Top-Down 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 11.7%, Retro 11.5%

An arcade style game, abduct cows to increase your score!

Why similar: Arcade 21.8%, Score Attack 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Top-Down 13.4%, 2D 11.5%

Join Santa's elves in a festive race against time to wrap presents and fill Santa's sleigh before Christmas Eve in this fun and cheerful game for the whole family.

Why similar: Arcade 26%, Score Attack 16.8%, Top-Down 16%, Old School 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!

Why similar: Arcade 28.7%, Action 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Score Attack 11.9%, Old School 10.3%

A Pixel Art, 2D Casual Arcade game that takes you back to a time before video chat parties when getting drunk with friends was less Digital and more Analog.

Why similar: Arcade 26.7%, Top-Down 19.5%, Score Attack 15.5%, Old School 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%

In this classic ZX Spectrum game from 1983, take on the role of the loyal Teddy, trying to leave the toybox to comfort a crying baby. But watch out! The other toys, scared that the baby being comforted will lead to mother turning out the lights, will try to stop you!

Why similar: Arcade 38.4%, Action 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Retro 12.7%, Old School 12%

In this simple twist on classic arcade block-breakers, originally released in 1987, take on the challenge of 100 fiendish levels. Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Why similar: Arcade 23.8%, Score Attack 22.1%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 11.2%

They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!

Why similar: Arcade 17.4%, Action 16.5%, Score Attack 14.9%, Old School 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

The timeless masterpiece that has taken the world by storm is here! Eating all Pac-Dots while dodging the ghosts!

Why similar: Arcade 32.9%, Action 25.1%, Retro 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 10.9%

CyberBrick presents classic brick breaker arcade action in a new re-imagined unique game where the better you are at staying cool and composed, the more points you will likely score. Offers 100% Mouse controller gameplay!

Why similar: Arcade 28.1%, Action 22.5%, Old School 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 10.2%

Move, dash and move again. Identify the most efficient route to complete the race more quickly. Will you be able to make it into the top 10?

Why similar: Arcade 25.3%, Score Attack 20.6%, Top-Down 19%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%

Race against time, defeat the enemy and collect energy. In geometry rocket you need to be fast and accurate if you want to be the best in a battle against yourself.

Why similar: Arcade 29.7%, Top-Down 23.8%, Action 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 10.9%

Swipe gems and escape the law as a Getaway driver in a thrill ride of HIGH-SPEED MOTOR HEIST MADNESS!

Why similar: Arcade 24.7%, Score Attack 20.9%, Old School 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Retro 10.9%

Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.

Why similar: Arcade 23.7%, Action 16.5%, Top-Down 14.9%, Old School 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.

Why similar: Arcade 24.7%, Action 17.4%, Top-Down 14.3%, Old School 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Explore the interconnected caverns below the frozen surface and a vast Snowcean above as you set out to rescue friend, foe, and stranger alike in this lo-fi action-adventure!

Why similar: Arcade 25.3%, Action 18.8%, Top-Down 15.7%, Old School 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Can you handle the Genre-Bending Action? Take everything you know about Dot collecting games, then add Timed Puzzles, Obstacles, Enemy Types & Score Multipliers ! Navigate to avoid Enemies & Obstacles as you try to collect enough energy to help 'RoLL' escape!

Why similar: Arcade 28.2%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Top-Down 13.6%, Action 12.2%, Score Attack 10.6%

Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.

Why similar: Arcade 30.6%, Action 21.5%, Old School 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, 2D 9.8%

Nine different game modes, achievements, leaderboards and a quirky soundtrack. It's Snake Deluxe.

Why similar: Arcade 37.6%, Action 20%, Old School 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 11%

Walk as many numbers as there are written in the direction you are trying to go. This is a whole new puzzle game based on a very simple idea! Can you achieve 100% and get a donut from King Donut?

Why similar: Arcade 23.1%, Action 18.4%, Top-Down 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Old School 10.1%

An old arcade style 2d shmup.

Why similar: Arcade 19.8%, Top-Down 16.1%, Score Attack 14.3%, Old School 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Bloxtacle Course is a block breaker game where you are given nearly full control over the ball itself.

Why similar: Arcade 27.6%, Action 19.1%, Old School 14.5%, Score Attack 12.1%, Retro 9.6%

Dodge asteroids attracted to your gravitational pull and use the profits generated from their collisions to unlock a variety of different spaceships with different abilities. Reach for High Scores to unlock unique skins for each ship.

Why similar: Arcade 23.9%, Score Attack 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action 8.9%

Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!

Why similar: Arcade 29.2%, Action 21.8%, Old School 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 10.7%

Pete the Penguin woke up and found himself in a mysterious and dangerous world. Help him navigate this challenging world by avoiding obstacles like shooting projectiles, spawning rain clouds and more while gaining points by collecting flowers.

Why similar: Arcade 41.1%, Score Attack 22.4%, Action 21%, 2D 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Break bricks, dodge attacks, collect power-ups, and defeat all the Monsters in ten different worlds featuring a unique boss, soundtrack, and theme!

Why similar: Arcade 25.3%, Old School 17%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 11.7%, Score Attack 11.6%

Drift with your car around a horde of bots and blast them away. Havoc, decimation and annihilation as you slide, crash and crunch through the opposition in this simple arcade shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Arcade 32.4%, Top-Down 28.1%, Action 25.1%, 2D 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

This title includes the endless score attack game "Boomerang Survivor" and the level-based action game "Boomerang Survivor 2." It also includes many bonuses, such as "Secret Information" that reveals hidden features in the included games, an "Art Book," and an "Audio Selection."

Why similar: Arcade 30.2%, Action 21.5%, Top-Down 18.6%, Score Attack 10.5%, 2D 9.5%

This is a new genre of game that uses mutation and wind to explore electronic life forms and take pictures. The sound system by industry veteran Yuriko Keino features background music that changes depending on the current situation.

Why similar: Arcade 26.3%, Score Attack 22.2%, Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 14.5%, 2D 9.7%

The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!

Why similar: Arcade 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Retro 14.3%, Old School 12.4%, Action 11.8%

An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Arcade 33.3%, Old School 21.3%, Action 18.8%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Collect energy, grow your tail, and fill the SPACE HOLE in this bite sized arcade game.

Why similar: Arcade 32.7%, Score Attack 30.4%, Top-Down 15.8%, Action 11.7%, 2D 7.2%

Tokei is a game that tries to mimic the style and charm of 80's arcade games Walk on panels, avoid enemies and most importantly... survive and get a good highscore!

Why similar: Arcade 32.9%, Action 24.8%, Top-Down 16.8%, 2D 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

A fast-paced casual arcade game where you peel, slice, and catch flying banana pieces.

Why similar: Score Attack 27.4%, Arcade 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Retro 14.3%, Action 12%

A challenging retro arcade platformer game, where you need to clear each level in order to progress in the game. Collect items and bonuses and outwit your opponents to reach the end goal. Climb to the top of the highscore leaderboard to brag on your friends!

Why similar: Arcade 29.9%, Score Attack 21.5%, Old School 12.5%, Action 12.3%, Retro 8.1%

Hello World!! This game is based on the image of a Japanese arcade game from the 70's to early 80's where you could easily play by inserting 1 coin. The player will work hard at his sales job to save L.Planning, a company that has been reincarnated into another world.

Why similar: Arcade 22.1%, Score Attack 21.2%, Top-Down 20.1%, Action 11.9%, 2D 9%

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: Arcade 22.1%, Score Attack 21.5%, Old School 21.3%, Action 14.2%, Retro 7.9%

Reap your out of control crop while avoiding all sorts of creatures and compete for the highest score on the worldwide leaderboard in this fast paced top-down 2D maze arcade style game!

Why similar: Arcade 31.5%, Score Attack 27.1%, Action 18.1%, Top-Down 12.7%, 2D 8.5%

An indie top-down sci-fi score-attack game about blowing up aliens in the upper atmosphere! Compete against your friends locally and see who can get the highest score on the leaderboard.

Why similar: Arcade 26.8%, Top-Down 21.8%, Action 19.1%, Score Attack 12%, 2D 9.9%

CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.

Why similar: Arcade 31%, Action 22.9%, Score Attack 19.5%, Retro 14%, 2D 11.1%

Compete for the top score in this combination of two classic arcade games!

Why similar: Arcade 45.4%, Action 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, 2D 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Play as a Wanted cowboy in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade survival game. Face relentless waves of enemies from the Wild West and beyond!

Why similar: Arcade 29.4%, Action 21.3%, Old School 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 2D 10.8%

In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.

Why similar: Arcade 23.8%, Top-Down 17.8%, Action 15.2%, Old School 15.1%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

Why similar: Top-Down 19.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Score Attack 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 10.4%

"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!

Why similar: Arcade 29.4%, Old School 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 13.9%, 2D 10.9%

Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!

Why similar: Arcade 25.3%, Action 15.4%, Old School 14.9%, Score Attack 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: Arcade 30.4%, Score Attack 25.5%, Action 15%, Old School 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

You're stranded in space in an asteroid field. Use your ship to smash through fuel-rich asteroids for points and fuel, and use any power-ups you find along the way. But remember, an empty fuel tank is just as deadly as an asteroid. The void of space is a tough place to be, but you can't stop now.

Why similar: Arcade 21.6%, Score Attack 19.3%, Top-Down 16.2%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Retro 11.6%

Enjoy a modern take on timeless arcade action with Bat Bots, a nostalgic shooter inspired by the classics. Take down waves of robotic bats using precise aim and quick reflexes. Engage in solo play, challenge your friends and family, or work together to defend against the oncoming waves.

Why similar: Arcade 22.4%, Score Attack 17.7%, Old School 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%

In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

Why similar: Arcade 22%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Retro 12.2%, Action 11.9%