Games Like Takelshin

Scour the wreckage of a pirate ship in this colorful 2D side scrolling underwater action adventure! Fight off all manner of sea creatures and rival divers with your harpoon gun and bombs as you gather treasure but beware of ghastly pirate ghosts seeking to reclaim what was once theirs!

Why similar: Underwater 38.7% ★, 1990's 12.9%, Retro 12.4%, Pirates 10.3% ★, 2D Platformer 7.6%

Submerge into the ancient ocean of the Cambrian period! Encounter mysterious creatures of times past in this short-and-sweet platforming adventure. Treat yourself to colorful SNES-inspired graphics and an extensive world to explore. Who knows what awaits you?

Why similar: Underwater 37.9% ★, 1990's 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Retro 9.9%, Platformer 5.3%

Sime's back, celebrated by locals but tired of exploitation. Join him & his feline friend on a whimsical Adriatic journey. Armed with his fish, Sime confronts enemies, smashes crates & reclaims what's his. Dive into this charming adventure of chaos, camaraderie, & fish-flinging fun!

Why similar: 1990's 24.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Pirates 15.7% ★, Retro 14.9%, Platformer 7.5%

You are Wiloo, and a lonely alien known as Dr. ETvaldo has kidnapped your dog! Now only you can save your best friend! This game is the Deluxe version of "WILOO" and "Super Wiloo Demake," rebuilt using current codebase, featuring updated pixelated graphics and many improvements!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22%, 1990's 16.5%, Retro 14.7%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

A fast paced 2D platformer, Plunder Islands has you running, jumping and climbing for treasure. Are you ready for the challenges the islands reveal?

Why similar: Pirates 38.4% ★, 2D Platformer 21.7%, 1990's 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 4.8%

Step back into the 90s with this thrilling modern-retro 2D platformer, bursting with a vibrant vintage aesthetic. Grab your rad snapback, crack open a Sunny D, and dive headfirst into the world of Fuzz!

Why similar: 1990's 28%, Retro 16.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 7.7%, Score Attack 7.5%

Sail your ship in this 2D world, in search of treasures and secrets, which pays homage to classic Pixel Art games. Gather your crew to reach your goal stronger.

Why similar: Pirates 43.7% ★, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Flea is a challenging retro 2D platformer with an intriguing back story.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Retro 23.9%, Action 9.6%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Comit Legends is a remake of the first five Comit games, built from the ground up with a new engine. Replay Comit's fight against the evil space pirate Krater and the universe conquering leader of the Star Knights, Cosmo Knight.

Why similar: 1990's 23.1%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Retro 13.5%, Platformer 9.6%, Score Attack 8.4%

A 90's Halloween/Horror comical platforming adventure! Can you stop Illmoore Bay from a world of perpetual Halloween?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.5%, 1990's 19.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 8.9%, Action 8%

Leaping, smashing, scorching, and exploding its way into your collection! Little Samson—the rarest and most coveted game of the 8-bit era—arrives on modern systems for everyone to enjoy!

Why similar: 1990's 25.1%, 2D Platformer 21%, Retro 16.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 6.7%

Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! Judy’s Adventure is a retro-inspired platforming quest packed with charm, secrets, and handcrafted challenges.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.4%, 1990's 16%, Action 11.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 10%

Golden Force is a retro-style action-platformer where you perform complex combos, slides, and dash attacks. Unlock new areas, collect throwable items, fight underwater, avoid spiky obstacles, and master each stage.

Why similar: Pirates 25.4% ★, Retro 21.1%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 9.6%

Get ready for platforming incarceration insanity in this new Megadrive game, Prisonela MD. These levels may be short, but fun!

Why similar: 1990's 33.5%, Retro 18.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Old School 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Fill your pockets with treasure in this classic arcade barrel-rolling action game!

Why similar: Pirates 15.1% ★, 2D Platformer 15%, 1990's 14.6%, Retro 13.3%, Score Attack 10.4%

Geko is a friendly gecko with a delightful goal: catching the big fly to ensure a delicious meal! To help him on this thrilling adventure, you'll jump, climb platforms, dodge obstacles, and defeat enemies that appear along the way.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.7%, 1990's 13.2%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Adventure 10.4%

An crazy platformer where every thing you collect can have a an impact on the game.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.3%, 1990's 21.2%, Retro 16.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 10.4%

Two bandit brothers, One epic heist! Solve spatial challenges and steal shiny treasures on this brand new Megadrive game.

Why similar: 1990's 35.9%, Retro 19.8%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 6.9%

A pirate platformer with a big heart... and a bigger skull.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.9%, 1990's 18%, Pirates 17.5% ★, Action 12.2%, Platformer 11.6%

Step into the mysterious world of Good Kitsune, a captivating Metroidvania-style adventure that follows the journey of a kabuki actor who never takes off their mask. Despite being deemed terrible at their craft by their theatre director, an extraordinary destiny awaits.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.1%, 1990's 22.8%, Action 12.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Retro 11.2%

A retro-inspired top-down action game where a single mistake means instant danger. Overcome 30 relentless stages and prove a love torn apart by a spirit’s mischief.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, 1990's 21.2%, Retro 12.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Cute 7.1%

He's a dad AND a radish! Join Dadish on his quest to rescue his missing kids in three classic platforming adventures. Dadish Collection combines Dadish, Dadish 2 and Dadish 3 in one rad package.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.4%, 1990's 17.6%, Action 11.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Adventure 10.7%

“Kawaii is Justice!” Snappy to play, satisfyingly challenging! A retro-cute 2D action platformer starring a clumsy little witch, adorable bunny plushies, and one huge conspiracy!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.1%, 1990's 18.7%, Action 11.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Retro 9.2%

A tiny 2D precision platformer where you navigate the human body as a pathogen. Evade relentless white blood cells, master newfound abilities, and use power-ups while you search for a new home.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.7%, 1990's 17.3%, Underwater 15.1% ★, Platformer 9.5%, Action 7%

The long awaited sequel to Fury of the Furries is here. The 1993 Amiga & PC platform game is back on PC, with larger levels, more challenges, 25% more pixels, more bosses, an much much more bonuses.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.3%, Retro 20.2%, 1990's 15.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 9.8%

The 8-90's arcade platformer returns to PC. Fight your way across Monster Land, spend your gold on better swords, shields and boots, and cut down the Mecha Dragon. Full controller support, and it always picks up right where you left off.

Why similar: 1990's 28.7%, 2D Platformer 24.4%, Retro 19.4%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Play as Horus in Osiris Quest, a retro-inspired 2D platformer set in mythological Egypt. Recover Osiris’s scattered remains and defeat the evil Seth to reclaim the throne. With pixel art, tight platforming, and a 16-bit soundtrack, experience a nostalgic journey built by a solo developer.

Why similar: 1990's 34%, 2D Platformer 31.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Action 11.2%, 2D 4.9%

Froggo Swing 'n Grapple is a side-scrolling platformer game about a little frog on an adventure to save his pet rock. Swing 'n grapple through the stages with Froggo's powerful and sticky tongue!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.5%, Retro 20.4%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 8%

Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.

Why similar: 1990's 20.8%, Retro 19.1%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 10.5%

Play as Gawr Gura in this 2D-platformer Hololive Fan game! Jump and dash your way through 3 hand crafted levels and collect hidden shrimp in this vibrant, pixel-art environment.

Why similar: Underwater 27.5% ★, 2D Platformer 23.8%, Retro 11.7%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

"KOKORONULL" is a hardcore action game that adds the element of "slipperiness" to the usual platform action gameplay. Conquering all 20 stages is an impressive achievement.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, 1990's 21.2%, Retro 12.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Cute 7.1%

Charge ahead with “INVINCIBILITY”! A Unique 2D Action Game set in a Weird World, brought to life with Retro Pixel Graphics!

Why similar: 1990's 39%, 2D Platformer 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action 11.9%, Platformer 8.3%

Rescue the gem stolen by the evil sorcerer Vamooth and restore peace to the kingdom. Prepare yourself to face a wide variety of enemies, such as slimes, evil trees, and giant bosses that occupy almost the entire screen.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.7%, 1990's 21.7%, Retro 16.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Use your jelly nature to jump and traverse obstacles as you climb back home

Why similar: Underwater 34.9% ★, 2D Platformer 26.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Cute 7.6%, Action 6.9%

Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.

Why similar: Pirates 33.9% ★, 1990's 21.1%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Cute 5.5%

Make it through Halloween in this NES inspired, candy filled adventure!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.7%, Action 12.5%, Platformer 12%, Retro 11.4%, Adventure 11.2%

A 2D pixel art platformer developed in Switzerland. Playable in any language! Only 2 short scenes are in English. Shoot enemies, trigger switches, and journey through a melancholic world in search of your lost love.

Why similar: 1990's 21.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 12%, Action 12%

Screen Boy is a fun 2D platformer adventure full of excitement and danger! Join Screen Boy as he explores colourful worlds, dodges traps, and takes on massive bosses. With smooth controls and action-packed levels, it’s a thrilling quest that keeps you playing! Can you Save Screen Girl?

Why similar: 1990's 22.8%, 2D Platformer 21.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12%, Platformer 11.7%

Help Mister Scary find his missing family in a spooky retro platforming adventure filled with monsters, bosses, secrets, and Halloween fun!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.8%, Retro 19.8%, 1990's 17.1%, Platformer 8%, Action 6.4%

A green on green 4-in-1 game collection styled after the most popular 90's handheld ever!

Why similar: 1990's 38.7%, Retro 25.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Platformer 8%

Hold onto your diapers! Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection brings together the ultimate collection of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica’s greatest hits.

Why similar: 1990's 24%, Retro 17.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 11%, Action 10.9%

A clumsy wizard turns into random objects and must triple-jump up his tower! Conquer 60 handcrafted levels of precise platforming, traps, and unique physics in retro pixel art. Hard Mode offers a true rage challenge, while Easy lets you enjoy the flow—every climb is a beautiful journey.

Why similar: 1990's 27%, 2D Platformer 26.1%, Retro 15.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Bluejay's Quest is a game about a bird on a mission to find some breakfast eggs. Along the way he is stalked by an unknown entity!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.6%, 1990's 17%, Action 13.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 12%

There is a trouble at the Magic University! The heart of magic has been stolen by Pastry Witches. Adventure across on a journey through a beautiful world drawn in pixel art style, buy magic wands, collect jewels and fight monsters to return the Magic Crystal.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.8%, 1990's 17.7%, Platformer 12%, Adventure 11.2%, Retro 8.4%

X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.

Why similar: Pirates 22.3% ★, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Action 11.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%

A game recommended for younger kids. You control a little fish that just got back to the ocean from a thrown away aquarium. Explore the colorful underwater world, collect treasures, avoid dangers and find your new home.

Why similar: Underwater 53.2% ★, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Cute 7.4%, Colorful 6.3%

Shoot to move through the Five Arcade! A fast-paced twin stick 2D arcade physics platformer celebrating Five decades of gaming. Glide, fly, fall and blast through 60 pixel-perfect stages using a cracking selection of guns; from machine guns and flamethrowers to rocket launchers and high-five guns.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.1%, 1990's 16.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Score Attack 9.6%, Retro 9.4%

Classic run n' gun gameplay mixed with fast paced melee combat! Rack up your combo to unleash even more powerful attacks!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.5%, 1990's 12.5%, Score Attack 11.8%, Retro 10%, Action 7.8%

Toaplan’s hit Snow Bros is back!

Why similar: 1990's 28.5%, Retro 15.2%, Score Attack 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 7.8%

Leap, grapple, and blast your way through monsters and hazards in this retro 2D action-platformer. Explore, buy upgrades, and equip different suits and weapons to survive a variety of hazards and ultimately escape from Exile.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.1%, Retro 25%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 12.2%, Score Attack 10.3%

A 2D platformer with short challenging levels about a bunny who builds bridges.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 11%, 1990's 10.6%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!

Why similar: Pirates 37.3% ★, 2D Platformer 16.2%, 1990's 11%, Platformer 7%, Retro 6.7%

Play as Jane Austen, English novelist, in this 2D platforming adventure. Explore 8-bit England, fight enemies with your quill, and confront characters from Jane Austen's novels!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.6%, Retro 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Ocean Otter Climb is a 2D platformer game about climbing to great heights. Let's climb With CUTE SEA OTTER!

Why similar: Underwater 35.1% ★, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Cute 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Lead this platform game in 2 players or 1 player, if you prefer, using only one controller if you don't have another. And go in search of rescuing Bibou and Udi's grandfather, who was kidnapped.

Why similar: 1990's 22.1%, 2D Platformer 20%, Retro 11.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Indie platform game in which you control the blue barbarian man who has the sword to hit his opponents. You can also jump on your enemies' heads to defeat them. You need to collect items and defeat the bosses to win the game.

Why similar: 1990's 36.4%, 2D Platformer 32.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 10.5%, Colorful 5.4%

Colony 28 is a raw piece of Czech gaming history. Step into the circuits of a malfunctioning android, defy your alien masters, and fight for humanity's remnants across 8 sprawling levels. Experience an authentic 90s sci-fi classic in its original Czech version.

Why similar: 1990's 32.4%, 2D Platformer 28.9%, Action 16.1%, Retro 15.9%, 2D 6.2%

This is a Platformer Adventure Game for the NES, with gameplay similar to other platforms of that time. Simple jump and shoot. Navigate five maze levels each with unique enemies and bosses. Find hidden secrets and power-ups.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36%, Retro 19.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Travel the underwater dangers of the reef in a breathable air bubble. Test your reflexes as you avoid obstacles and carefully explore each stage to grab items essential for clearing each level.

Why similar: Underwater 45.4% ★, 2D Platformer 21%, Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Colorful 4.2%

Floomy is a challenging platformer with roguelite elements. The core essence of Floomy is obtaining mastery over tricky aerial maneuvers required to get from one platform to the other. While there aren't any checkpoints, each level is very short, and permanent upgrades make speedrunning a breeze.

Why similar: 1990's 17%, Retro 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Old School 8.1%, Cute 7.3%