
Specters of the Sun is a challenging 2D action platformer with action-packed levels. Take on the role of an elusive specter to reclaim your old corpse, now possessed at the heights of your former kingdom.
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Specters of the Sun is a challenging 2D action platformer with action-packed levels. Take on the role of an elusive specter to reclaim your old corpse, now possessed at the heights of your former kingdom.

Rise of the Penguins GB
A retro penguin platformer designed for Gameboy. Perfect for fans of penguins and anyone looking for a moderate challenge in a cold setting!

Gilded Eternal
Gilded Eternal is an action arcade game about luring monsters into the King's crushing hand.
A retro penguin platformer designed for Gameboy. Perfect for fans of penguins and anyone looking for a moderate challenge in a cold setting!
Why similar: Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action 8.5%
Gilded Eternal is an action arcade game about luring monsters into the King's crushing hand.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%
Action platformer where players guide Kalu, a young demon hunter, through his initiation ritual. Set in a dark, supernatural world, Kalu must prove his worth by facing various challenges and defeating demonic creatures to become a full-fledged hunter.
Why similar: Difficult 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Linear 8.9%
Fall, rage, climb again. No checkpoints. Just you, the tower, and your high score.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%
A brutally precise single-screen platformer built around instant restarts and shattered pride. Dodge deadly traps, nail impossible jumps, and hit restart more times than you’d like to admit. No excuses. Just skill.
Why similar: Difficult 16.9%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10.5%
Armed with a whip made from human spines, confront the nightmarish creatures of mankind. Swing your whip, use sub-weapons, crush your foes under chandeliers, and deflect enemy projectiles back at them—all in this pixel-perfect action platformer!
Why similar: Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.5%
Geko: entering the pipe is a challenging and fast-paced game where you play Geko, an unlucky lizard who ends up in two plumbing pipes while trying to catch a fly. Help Geko dodge all the enemies and obstacles and escape the pipes, so he can finally get back to his hunt.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.3%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Arcade 9.5%
The legendary jumping game is back! Join Harold the Homeboy and friends as they jump up the Icy Tower. Make combo jumps to build up massive scores. How high can you get?
Why similar: Difficult 28.5%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Arcade 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Action 7.7%
The Deadlands, is a haunting journey of vengeance. Conquer undead horrors, face formidable bosses, and harness their souls to save your son from an evil necromancer. Pixel art meets gothic aesthetic in this intense, captivating platformer/2D side scroller.
Why similar: Gothic 25.1% ★, Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Arcade 10.3%
Awakened Evil is an action platformer inspired by the classics. Jump and slash your way through intense linear stages that will put your skills to the test. Do you have what it takes to slay all the bosses, and take on evil itself?
Why similar: Difficult 17.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Retro 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Plunder all the treasure worth taking from the exotic wilderness with your band of rogues. Jump, kick and sling your chain mace to smash and climb your way through any obstacle. Face off against beasts and hopeful heroes that rise up to stop you.
Why similar: Difficult 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
Mini Knight's Journey is a linear action-adventure platformer game about two twin brothers who, with their father, go on a journey to defeat the school bullies! Play as one of the two brothers and face this incredible adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 14.9%, Difficult 14.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Retro 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
2D platformer. Overcome traps, fight your way through rows of enemies, collect coins and lives, win the battle and free humanity in 4 main chapters and 8 extra chapters with atmospheric soundrack.
Why similar: Difficult 23.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
A challenging platformer where you have to overcome obstacles. Avoid rays and spikes using the grappling gun. There are checkpoints for each room, so don't be afraid to die. And finally see your rank on the leaderboard at the end of game.
Why similar: Difficult 21.5%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%
Blow your enemies up with their own bombs in this explosive 2D action platformer! Catch the deadly plushies' bombs in time to throw them right back to the sender! Will you uncover the cute fluffy toys' origins?
Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Difficult 14.5%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 12%
Unlinked Mask is a videogame inspired by the Game Boy but with touches of elevated difficulty. Viewer has been called by the gods to enter the People's Lands, lead his way and overcome the challenges!
Why similar: Difficult 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 9.8%
Red Bash is a difficult, retro-styled precision platformer with one catch: use the enemies projectiles to your advantage. Redirect them to destroy obstacles or boost yourself to even greater heights. Master over 45 tight, handcrafted stages in multiple environments that offer different challenges.
Why similar: Difficult 20.2%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Grave Robber is a simple, tiny, fun and challenging arcade game where you'll face hordes of undead enemies and try to get the highscore.
Why similar: Difficult 25.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.2%, Difficult 18.3%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Retro 8.5%
Space Monkeys is a solo-developed, fast-paced action game where you must unleash your inner ape to face 12 unique levels in space. Use skill and strategy to dodge lasers, evade enemies, and collect bananas in zero-gravity on your journey to escape a retro-styled evil space station.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.8%, Difficult 20.4%, Retro 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Platformer 10.5%
Fatal Grounds is a very challenging retro inspired platformer. Embark on a journey to escape a hostile world to get back to your home world.
Why similar: Difficult 17.7%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Retro 8%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 19.7% ★, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 11%, Retro 10%
Survive the night killing enemies using your bow, Fire Dragon or Thunder Dragon special attacks in this wave based 2D platformer packed with a lot of action and upgrades. Can you last until daylight?
Why similar: Difficult 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Retro 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10%
Die fast. Restart even faster. Scream a little. Meet Doppler, a small blue bundle of rage with a red bandana in the wind.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Difficult 9.8%
Asterion Quest is an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer, with classic retro mechanics and linear level design. Run, jump and battle as Asterios, the Minotaur, on a quest for his lost beloved.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 14%, Retro 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
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: Difficult 20.9%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 8.6%
Help Choppy Orc release his friends from their chest prisons. Strike enemies with your Axe or pin it on a wall to make a bouncy platform for Choppy Orc to jump on. Utilise the different kind of walls, each one alters the way you move through the level. Spring up, dash forward or float away!
Why similar: Difficult 19.8%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%
Intrusion Protocol is a classic challenging retro 2-D platformer. Play as a computer virus tasked with infiltrating an enemy network to retrieve mission-critical data. As you find the data you will uncover a story that reveals the secrets of your mysterious purpose.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Action 12.5%, Platformer 11.6%
Rugösi is a very short game - just like our lives. Professor Alveus and Professor Vox invite you to play through the test chambers and compete against others in the Steam leaderboards.
Why similar: Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
Silver Child is challenging platformer designed to test your skills.It is a pure fast paced platformer with thight controls.The goal of the game is to run jump and slide trough tough,but beautiful levels accompanied with catchy music.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Difficult 23.2%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 9.7%
Upfall is a game about bouncing, dodging, and near death experiences. Burst bubbles to progress upwards, but be careful to dodge the hazards in the depths. How far will your upfall be? A free game for the in betweens.
Why similar: Difficult 18.3%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Run, Jump and dash your way through 65 challenging levels. Collect orbs too boost your speed and race to beat your own personal time in this hard to put down indie title! Collect all missing magical stone pieces to craft Tenkos legendary sword.
Why similar: Difficult 20.4%, Fast-Paced 20.3%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
A 80-level vertical descent through surreal pixel worlds. No saves. No mercy. Just fall and survive.
Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.
Why similar: Gothic 15.3% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 9.9%
Control a soda-propelled penguin in this fast-paced precision platformer!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.9%, Difficult 22.2%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Try to set the fastest times possible in Square Inertia: a fast-paced, momentum-based precision platformer. Race against the clock to improve your own personal best times and beat the author times set for each level.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.4%, Difficult 19.7%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
2D precision platformer with tight and responsive controls. Gunjump your way through challenging obstacle course. Rescue your lame dad who's been kidnapped and get home for dinner.
Why similar: Difficult 22%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Fast-Paced 8.9%
Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22%, Difficult 15.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
Do not let fiend steal your mustaches! It is challenging platformer taking you to the adventure through dangerous dungeons filled with ingenious traps.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20%, Difficult 17.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Retro 9.5%
Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.
Why similar: Difficult 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 8.5%
Yui Tui is a 2D Platform Action game where Yako, the protector of the island, has been assigned to eliminate the enemies who infiltrated the island with an intention of ruling over it.
Why similar: Difficult 22.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Retro 11.8%, Platformer 11.4%
Almohadin: escape from the basement (AEFTB) is an indie fast-paced 2D precision platformer packed with colorful visuals and bullet hell action. Face a story-rich cartoony adventure inspired by difficult retro side scroller arcade games!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.1%, Difficult 20.4%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Side Scroller 8.1%
Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.
Why similar: Gothic 16.5% ★, Difficult 15.6%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Platformer 10.3%
Block and attack through this retro inspired action, side scroller. Play as the Shield bearer, Hjalmer as you battle your way through a grim and treacherous land to destroy the dark forces corrupting it.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Gothic 15.2% ★, Retro 9%, Linear 8.8%
Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.
Why similar: Difficult 32.3%, Platformer 23.5%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 8.9%
A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Linear 6.8%
Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.6%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action 10.5%
A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
In Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade asteroids from space have hit the city. Jerry Frog must help rescue the citizens, so they can relocate to a safer area. Reach the highest score in "High Score Mode".
Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 13.5%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
Why similar: Difficult 31.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 6.3%
Bigflo, Oli, and McFly & Carlito must find a mysterious jar of chestnut cream in a crazy 2D platform game! Switch heroes at each level, face mini-bosses, and embark on a speedrun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Arcade 10.2%
With a retro pixel art graphics, Ball Challenge is a hard game that requires a lot of skill and agility from the player to go through all it's challenges. Dodge monsters, spikes and traps, collect the necessary diamonds and try to reach the end of each level.
Why similar: Difficult 29.6%, Platformer 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Platformer 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Difficult 9.6%
While in search of food, a fruit bat stumbles its way through the ventilation system of a secret facility finding unique fruit that give special abilities. While in search of more fruit the bat must avoid traps and enemies. Will the bat be able to satiate it's hunger and escape with its life?
Why similar: Difficult 23.8%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Side Scroller 6.8%
Penarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game where you take on the role of Willy, trapped in a sinister circus show. Run, jump and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood.
Why similar: Difficult 20.6%, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Retro 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 22%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Retro 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Difficult 10.1%
A little nice adventure spoiled by bloggers! Help me reach them and make them my friends by using various mechanics of movement! Also game absolutely doesn't have the fourth wall!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.6%, Difficult 19.3%, Side Scroller 18%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Gothic 16.9% ★, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Why similar: Gothic 24.1% ★, Difficult 17.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
Let the mushrooms help you on your journey through the different seasons in this difficult 2D precision platformer that full of dangers around you.
Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%