Games Like Spark the Electric Jester

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 32.6%, Fast-Paced 27.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game matches the frantic, high-speed energy and expressive animation style found in Spark the Electric Jester.

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 29.7%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Platformer 19.4%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the primary inspiration for the speed-focused gameplay of the seed game, this is an essential experience for any fan.

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 23.9%, Fast-Paced 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of tight platforming and satisfying melee combat inspired by classic 16-bit action games.

High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 54.1%, Action 17.5%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Retro 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This entry further refines the 3D movement and combat mechanics, offering a more polished version of the series' high-speed formula.

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.4%, Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Action 14.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel transitions the fast-paced action into a 3D space while maintaining the series' core identity.

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 40.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Retro 14%, Action 10%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same high-speed, momentum-based platforming and combat intensity that defines the Spark series.

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Action 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same high-energy, anime-inspired action-platforming and fast-paced combat mechanics.

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 31%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Action 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off focuses heavily on speed and aerial mobility, making it a perfect match for fans of Spark's movement.

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 28%, Platformer 26.5%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Retro 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic high-speed platformer that shares the same DNA as the Sonic-inspired mechanics found in the seed game.

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: Great Soundtrack 31.5%, Platformer 26%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides excellent movement mechanics and challenging, fast-paced action that evolves throughout the game.

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 41%, Retro 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Action 13.4%, Colorful 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced side-scrolling shooter that shares a similar irreverent tone and retro-inspired design.

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%, Platformer 30.1%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive retro-inspired platformer that offers polished combat and diverse movement options.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, challenging action-platformer that captures the retro 8-bit aesthetic and precise combat feel.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.3%, Platformer 19.1%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on one-hit kills, its incredible speed and stylish combat mirror the intensity of Spark.

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.8%, Platformer 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Action 10.9%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly kinetic platformer that focuses almost entirely on speed and momentum-based traversal.

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 34.7%, Platformer 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 7.1%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie action-platformer that balances exploration with tight, responsive combat.

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: Great Soundtrack 30.5%, Platformer 29.8%, Action 16.3%, Retro 11.4%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The series that defined the action-platformer genre, providing the foundational combat and movement mechanics seen in Spark.

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

Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Fast-Paced 19.9%, Action 10.3%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on fluid, momentum-based movement that feels very similar to the speed-running aspects of Spark.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.4%, Platformer 37%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 4.7%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that demands high speed and precision, matching the intensity of Spark's harder levels.

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 38%, Action 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Retro 11.9%, 2D 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original's mechanics with more playable characters and refined, fast-paced combat.

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 30.5%, Platformer 26.3%, Fast-Paced 25.4%, Action 6.3%, Retro 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection perfectly blends 2D and 3D high-speed platforming, serving as a benchmark for the genre.

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 44.5%, Retro 17.1%, Action 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer that emphasizes transformation mechanics and retro-inspired action.

Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 10.1%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D platformer that features varied gameplay mechanics and a classic retro feel.

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

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Action 21.5%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A solid action-platformer that captures the look and feel of classic 8-bit and 16-bit titles.

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: Platformer 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action 13.6%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-platformer that captures the feel of 16-bit classics with a focus on combat.

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 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to gaming history that features diverse platforming challenges across different retro styles.

Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Fast-Paced 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 12.2%, 2D 5.4%

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: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Action 26.7%, Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the most challenging and fast-paced action-platforming gameplay available on Steam.

Skeleton Boomerang is a platformer where the hero, Hunter, must use an enchanted boomerang to put an end to an army of bony soldiers led by the voodoo master Mr. Saturday. Get high scores, collect upgrades, find secrets, and overcome many skeletal challenges!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.6%, Platformer 24.3%, Action 18.3%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-heavy platformer with a unique weapon mechanic that keeps the gameplay fast and engaging.

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: Platformer 33.7%, Action 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 13.5%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-energy action-platformer that pays homage to the 16-bit era.

DYE is a challenging precision platformer where you help Hue rescue Pigments and defeat the nefarious Necrolights in order to restore color to the world! Jump, wall jump and float your way through 4 unique worlds with hundreds of challenges ranging from beginner to advanced level.

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Action 10.8%, Retro 6%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, fast-paced platformer that requires quick reflexes and precise movement.

Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!

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

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: Platformer 30.2%, Action 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Indie 6.5%

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: Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Platformer 19.7%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Action 13%, Retro 7.2%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Platformer 18.9%, Retro 9%, Action 8.2%

"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 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Retro 12.1%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Fast-Paced 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Action 13.3%, Retro 7.9%

Electronic Super Joy 2 is a brutally hard platformer, set in a world of brain-smashing electronic music. Run, jump, smash, & slice your way through 55+ weird & different levels, with giant monsters, swarming missiles & secret areas.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33%, Platformer 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 9.4%, 2D 6.6%

VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

Why similar: Action 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Indie 7.8%

Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.9%, Platformer 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 10.7%, Action 5.7%

A simple, fast paced platformer with one small change: Your character can't run. Play as an adorable robot named Blitz and help it escape the factory it was built in. The only problem is, it seems like everything is trying to break you!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Platformer 28.7%, Action 16%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 6.6%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Retro 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Action 11.4%, 2D 7.3%

A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Retro 15.5%, Action 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

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: Platformer 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action 18%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Action 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Indie 8.5%

Never STANDBY in this fast-paced, precise platformer and get out of the glitched world! Can you do it faster than anyone?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.1%, Platformer 30.2%, Action 12.2%, 2D 8%, Indie 5%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 10.6%

FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit style action platformer with RPG elements! Switch seasons on the fly and wield your crossbow to unveil the mystery of the 5th season.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Action 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Retro 10%, 2D 8%

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Retro 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 11.8%, 2D 10.3%

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: Action 34.4%, Retro 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, 2D 15.3%, Colorful 4.9%

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 27.9%, Platformer 20.4%, Fast-Paced 15.8%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Bloo Kid 2 is a classic 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim your way through five huge worlds with twelve levels each. Master brutal bossfights and discover lots of secrets in the world of Bloo Kid 2.

Why similar: Platformer 41.9%, Action 18.2%, Retro 13.4%, Indie 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

Why similar: Platformer 60.3%, Action 22.2%, Indie 9.3%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 10.7%, Action 10.1%

In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectable and usable whenever you please. Contains: gunslingers, dark humor, spaghetti western, vinyl digging, graffiti spraying and jazzy hip hop beats.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 9.7%

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: Platformer 39.3%, Action 28.8%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Adventure 8.4%

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: Platformer 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Retro 18%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action 12.8%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 50.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Action 16.9%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 1.4%