Games Like Super Catboy

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: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Old School 12%, Shooter 10.6%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar high-octane run-and-gun experience with a focus on chaotic, screen-filling action.

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: Retro 18.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the challenging, fast-paced action-platformer feel of classic 8-bit and 16-bit titles.

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 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Beat 'em up 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a polished, Mega Man-inspired action experience that mirrors the retro-platformer intensity of Super Catboy.

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: Side Scroller 15.8%, Old School 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Retro 11%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and transformation mechanics similar to the core gameplay loop of Super Catboy.

MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds.

Why similar: Cats 36.4%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Cute 8.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, cat-themed platformer that emphasizes precision and retro-inspired level design.

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: Retro 19.2%, Platformer 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in retro-inspired platforming that evolves from a linear action game into a sprawling adventure.

AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!

Why similar: Cats 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 12%, Arcade 10.1%, 1990's 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines cat-themed characters with intense shoot-em-up action, matching the arcade spirit of the seed game.

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: Platformer 29%, Retro 17%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-speed, momentum-based platforming that feels right at home for fans of 90s-era action games.

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 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Retro 18.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern games that successfully replicate the feel and charm of classic 16-bit platformers.

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 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.3%, Action 14.5%, Retro 13.4%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure platformer features a unique season-swapping mechanic that adds depth to its retro-inspired gameplay.

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, precision-focused platformer that rewards players for maintaining momentum and chaining attacks.

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 27.8%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Action 15.4%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a sleek, modern take on the classic run-and-gun genre with high-speed combat and vibrant pixel art.

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: Pixel Graphics 27.8%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Retro 10.3%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on melee, its fast-paced, one-hit-kill action and retro aesthetic offer a similar adrenaline-fueled experience.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Retro 11.7%, Old School 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short but intense action-platformer that focuses on tight controls and retro-styled combat mechanics.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: 1990's 24.7%, Old School 17.7%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct love letter to 90s animal-themed platformers that captures the same spirit of exploration and challenge.

Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Cats 21.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, cat-themed action game that leans into the side-scrolling hack-and-slash style.

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Retro 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Cute 10%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, retro-styled platformer that uses a cable-swinging mechanic to create challenging, fast-paced movement puzzles.

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.1%, Platformer 17%, Old School 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of 80s-style exploration platformers with a focus on non-linear discovery.

Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!

Why similar: Cats 31.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, cat-themed action platformer that incorporates magic and exploration into its retro aesthetic.

Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.

Why similar: Cats 30.9%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that focuses on simple, nostalgic gameplay mechanics and cute cat visuals.

A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!

Why similar: Cats 41%, Platformer 16.9%, Retro 13.5%, Cute 11.1%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and accessible platformer that features cat protagonists and classic 2D exploration elements.

Leap, blast and bob your way through over a hundred levels of cute platforming action in BUBBLES THE CAT!

Why similar: Cats 39.5%, Platformer 16.8%, Retro 10.8%, Cute 9.8%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming indie platformer that highlights classic jumping mechanics and cat-themed character design.

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Old School 11.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Retro 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter-platformer that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat in a pixelated world.

Get off the tree and face the world full of saws, pits and spikes in this hardcore 2D platformer about the nimble white Cat. Make your way through wild plains, thorny deserts and crystal caverns on a challenging yet exciting journey to rescue the lost kitten eggs!

Why similar: Cats 16%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that uses pixel art to create a challenging, retro-inspired experience.

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

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Retro 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action-Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired platformer that focuses on classic jumping and combat challenges.

A precision platformer that welcomes newcomers and rewards mastery. Master smooth movement, discover hidden secrets, and overcome handcrafted challenges in a charming adventure built for all skills levels.

Why similar: Dogs 34.9% ★, Cats 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 7.6%

Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Indie 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, retro-inspired platformer that captures the simple, fun essence of 90s-era side-scrollers.

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Cats 21.3%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Arcade 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shoot-em-up that shares the same feline-centric theme and arcade-style progression as the seed game.

Help tiny Kitten get back her favorite paper box only with her agile actions. In this tight platformer kitten brave hand-crafted challenges, meet cute creatures and finally fight with her old enemy!

Why similar: Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 1990's 12%, Platformer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, retro-styled precision platformer that focuses on navigating tricky environments.

In this Marioid styled game you can help little cat Bobo. Jump on enemies, run, scratch and spit furballs to fight your way back home. Bobo feels completely powerless and struggles to get in shape at first, but he constantly learns new mechanics and abilities.

Why similar: Cats 30.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, 1990's 15.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed metroidvania that offers a more atmospheric and exploration-heavy take on the genre.

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Dogs 36.1% ★, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Cute 6.4%

SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

Why similar: Cats 28%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Cats 17.4%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!

Why similar: Cats 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy shooter that features cat protagonists and fast-paced combat encounters.

Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!

Why similar: Dogs 26.2% ★, Cats 22.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 8.7%

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

Why similar: Cats 22.8%, Old School 21.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Why similar: Dogs 39.5% ★, 1990's 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Old School 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

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

Why similar: Cats 34.1%, Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Old School 12.5%, Cute 9.3%

Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.

Why similar: Dogs 40% ★, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 7.3%

Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!

Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Retro 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Action 17.4%, Indie 15.1%

Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

Why similar: Dogs 53.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Side Scroller 6.1%, Shooter 5.8%, Retro 5.8%

Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.5%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Cute 9.7%

It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.

Why similar: Dogs 40.6% ★, Cats 12%, Side Scroller 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 7.1%

Undercat is a non-restrictive 2D platformer with co-op and PvP modes. Help the Resistance to overthrow the Cats' tyranny and liberate the animal city!

Why similar: Dogs 48.5% ★, 2D Platformer 11%, Retro 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Platformer 7.1%

When a group of unsanitary chefs threaten all that is good and just in Cakeland, it's up to Cakeboy to serve up punishment. Fight your foes with pastry-themed items in this bite-sized 2D platforming adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Old School 9.7%

Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Cute 9.9%

Digital Meow is a vaporwave platformer where a little cat journeys through a digital world to find a new home. Overcome lasers, spikes, and cannons in this nostalgic and challenging adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 14%, Old School 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

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: Side Scroller 18.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Retro 12.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Action 12.2%

Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Dogs 52.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Platformer 6.3%, Retro 4.9%

A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.

Why similar: Dogs 63.4% ★, Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.5%

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: 1990's 24.8%, Retro 20.2%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Arcade 9%

Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!

Why similar: Dogs 44.7% ★, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 13%, Shooter 11.6%

Macbat 64 is a low poly 3D Platformer and 4:3 loveletter to the late 90s.

Why similar: Retro 33.5%, Platformer 28.1%, Action 20.1%, Indie 18.4%

Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.

Why similar: Cats 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Cute 12.5%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 6.4%

Play with the most celebrated flying cat in human history. Drink milk, eat ice-cream, collect coins, buy gorgeous boosts, fly like a superhero (sorry... supercat), jump onto platforms made of cake, avoid angry dogs, and discover the infinite space.

Why similar: Cats 32.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

A rollicking action-platformer, inspired by the greats of the DOS and NES era. Explore 20 huge levels in 4 varied locations, full of cunning secrets and unique dangers, including 4 epic boss battles.

Why similar: Platformer 32.4%, Action 24.8%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 20.1%

Super Ember Kaboom is a fast-paced, cute-and-colorful action game. It has tight controls and simple to learn, difficult to master gameplay that makes each level a joy to run through.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Arcade 21.2%, Retro 18.6%, Cute 13.9%, Action 11.9%

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: Dogs 20.7% ★, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Beat 'em up 10.4%, Platformer 9.6%

Help a kitten armed with a blaster catch the magic sausage! Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and battle enemies in this thrilling platformer with hand-drawn graphics and pleasant music.

Why similar: Cats 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.6%