60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Side Scroller, Singleplayer, 2D, Shooter.
Follow along with Kyle, and experience the events prior to those of The Deepening book series from a neo-retro 2D perspective when you run, jump, and shoot through waves of beasts to make our trek to the stars more safe.
First Made Break Rock
Achievements can be achieved by breaking stones. Use the goods you have earned to purchase skills, increase your proficiency, or enhance your damage to take on the boss! Destroy more enemies further with weapons that are upgraded according to your level of achievement in breaking stones!
Void: Icarus
Is the year 2074. The alien race named as the Cosmonauts arrived and conquered Earth 14 years ago. In this 2D Side-Scroll Shooter everything goes around Icarus, our main character, who got his hands on a strange artifact capable of save it's bearer from certain death.
Achievements can be achieved by breaking stones. Use the goods you have earned to purchase skills, increase your proficiency, or enhance your damage to take on the boss! Destroy more enemies further with weapons that are upgraded according to your level of achievement in breaking stones!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, 2D Platformer 20%, Shooter 19.7%, Casual 11.5%, Old School 10.8%
Is the year 2074. The alien race named as the Cosmonauts arrived and conquered Earth 14 years ago. In this 2D Side-Scroll Shooter everything goes around Icarus, our main character, who got his hands on a strange artifact capable of save it's bearer from certain death.
Why similar: Aliens 24.1%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Futuristic 12.8%, Adventure 6.3%
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Aliens 13%, Shooter 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%
FORBIDDEN FORMULA is an exciting 2D platformer with quest elements that will throw you into the heart of chaos. You have to explore an abandoned laboratory, solve puzzles and collect information to prevent a catastrophe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.5%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Shooter 16%, Futuristic 11.4%, Casual 7.1%
Gemaboy Zero X is an action, exploration, and platform Cyberpunk Ploidmania videogame. It is the latest installment in the PLOIDS saga in which Omega will have to travel through time to preserve it and rescue his beloved Alpha!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Aliens 18.6%, Shooter 15.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Futuristic 9.7%
Recover your stolen VAMPIRE MECHA POWER CHASSIS suits from 6 deadly monsters sent by your brother, Dark Moth. Toggle through elemental suits and custom Blaster configurations in this punishing retro 8-bit shooter. Earn mobility upgrades from the Reaper and collect what was stolen from you. GO!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, 2D Platformer 19%, Shooter 18.7%, Old School 11.1%, Adventure 11%
Swarm Hunter is a retro sci-fi action-shooter with roguelike elements coming to Steam. Beam down to take on the ravenous swarm descending upon Pluto. Unlock powerful weapons, call in support, upgrade abilities, and harness deadly synergies to wipe out the infestation and rescue the missing crew.
Why similar: Aliens 20.6%, Side Scroller 18%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Futuristic 11.4%
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Aliens 22.8%, Shooter 17.2%, Futuristic 9.4%, Sci-fi 7%
Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.5%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Shooter 18%, Futuristic 6.3%, Adventure 5.9%
Captain Galactic is a colorful retro sci-fi platformer where you ride a hoverboard through strange alien worlds, collect crystals, unlock abilities and items, dodge deadly traps, and blast enemies with your phaser.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Aliens 16%, Futuristic 10.4%, Casual 6.5%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Aliens 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
Sci-fi 2D shooter platformer combining the control of a human character and an armored vehicle on the surface of a planet filled with robots and immortal local inhabitants
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Aliens 19.7%, Shooter 15.6%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Futuristic 12.6%
This game is a side-scrolling 2D action shooting game created with dot pictures. Control the main character, Pumpkin Head, as he runs through various stages such as the sea and the desert while battling the slime army!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.7%, 2D Platformer 23.1%, Shooter 19.5%, Score Attack 7.7%, Fantasy 6.5%
Escape the Phantom Library! Embark into worlds of fantastic books haunted by dangerous ghosts, but you're not alone! Join Ravva and 4 unusual companions in this pixel-art platformer in cute dark-fantasy visuals! Can you face this challenge?
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Shooter 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Adventure 11%
A fast-paced platform shooter inspired by 90s classics. Follow Robot-X on a journey to protect the city from a new danger, fight bosses and jump over pits in this retro experience.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Shooter 16%, Futuristic 11.9%, Retro 10.1%
Slime Game is a retro rage platformer for the modern day! Run and jump through over 70 levels, all while collecting power-ups, stomping enemies, and finding hidden collectibles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.3%, 2D Platformer 27.4%, Retro 12%, Old School 8.5%, Casual 7.2%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Aliens 22%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Futuristic 11%, Retro 9.6%
Bad Guy Adventure is a hardcore platformer-shooter game with stunning visuals, dynamic music, and 30 challenging levels. Players control a bad guy armed with powerful weapons, battling hordes of monsters to progress.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Shooter 17%, Futuristic 10.2%, Linear 8.6%
A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Ascendshaft: A vertical scrolling shootemup Violetti Goottii: A 2d Platformer Dragons in Space: A sidescrolling Shootemup Endless Shaft: A score attack survival game
Why similar: Aliens 23.9%, Side Scroller 23.4%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Old School 9.7%, Fantasy 6.9%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Aliens 16.6%, Shooter 16%, Retro 13.4%, Futuristic 8.5%
Space is dark and full of terror... and raw resources! Mine asteroids, upgrade your equipment and blast cosmic aliens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Aliens 21.8%, 2D Platformer 19%, Shooter 18.6%, Retro 6.2%
You find yourself trapped in a void of Norse spirits, who are out to help you… or destroy you. Find your escape in this tight platformer with emphasis on speedrunning. Use the simple but versatile movement to the best of your ability!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.8%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Shooter 17.3%, Linear 7.4%, Fantasy 6.1%
So you know that one rover that landed on Mars? Yeah this isn't that.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Aliens 21.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Shooter 17.1%, Adventure 7.8%
This is a 2D side-scrolling shooter game with 7 levels in total and 3 characters available for players to choose from. Its playtime is about 2 hours. A mysterious alien force blocks global unity. Players take on the role of soldiers to uncover its truth and can upgrade their characters in-game.
Why similar: Faith 42.5% ★, 2D Platformer 23%, Shooter 22.7%, 2D 6.9%, Casual 4.1%
In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Aliens 15.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.2%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Shooter 16.1%, Aliens 14.6%, Linear 7.4%
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 22.9%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Futuristic 11.5%, Retro 7.7%
A 2D platformer featuring colorful 8-bit style graphics and 5 different worlds! It's a Demake version of "WILOO", featuring Completely new graphics, new Power-ups and other improvements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34%, 2D Platformer 22.2%, Aliens 14.4%, Linear 6.5%, Old School 6.5%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, 2D Platformer 22%, Shooter 18.1%, Fantasy 7%, 2D 6.1%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Aliens 21.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Shooter 14%, Futuristic 12.1%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Old School 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Linear 8.4%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 21.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 16.9%, Aliens 16.4%, Retro 12.5%
Shoot down enemies and avoid danger in an attempt to save your new friends on a grand adventure!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.3%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Shooter 20.3%, Retro 9.1%, Adventure 8.9%
This is cozy game where you have arrived to planet Earth at the golden age of the 70's. Collect little trinkets, admire your trophies and nurture plants you have found. Relax and enjoy the music!
Why similar: Aliens 35.9%, Side Scroller 23%, Retro 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Casual 10.7%
SKELOST is a yokai shooter built for the Game Boy Color, now on Steam. Immerse yourself in Japanese folklore and uncover the fate of your lost family.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Shooter 16.6%, Old School 11.2%, Retro 7.8%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Shooter 16.7%, Futuristic 12.7%, Old School 9.6%
Noah has been commanded by God to put two of each animal aboard his ark to save them from the flood.
Why similar: Faith 36.9% ★, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 17.9%, Adventure 11.9%, 2D 4.7%
"Outlaws vs Aliens" is an innovative puzzle-shooter game that cleverly blends the rugged charm of the Wild West with sci-fi elements, creating an uniquely entertaining gaming experience.
Why similar: Aliens 28%, 2D Platformer 24.7%, Shooter 24.5%, Casual 14.5%, 2D 7.4%
A side-scrolling shoot-'em-up with dense bullet patterns and Gradius-style horizontal action. Plan builds on a deep skill tree, blast through scrolling stages, then reinvest in prestige upgrades to push further. Skill choices meet arcade reflexes in a replayable loop built for one more run.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.7%, Shooter 26.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Retro 12.6%, Casual 12.4%
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
Why similar: Faith 40.6% ★, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 19%, Old School 8%, Retro 5.3%
Okko The Exiled is an action-packed adventure, where you stomp, launch, and bash your way through Kutala, a land of demons, on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord Yalda and link Okko’s isolated world with the heavens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.9%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Adventure 6.9%, 2D 6.5%
Blaze through the world of Mainframe in this fast paced Action-Platformer inspired by the Megaman Zero Series. You play as Frame, a Data Scanner who is tasked with combating the destruction of the world. Use a variety of movement options and weapons to overcome challenges to rid the world of +ERRoR.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.8%, 2D Platformer 24.7%, Futuristic 11.1%, Fantasy 7.3%, 2D 7%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, Aliens 22.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 10.8%, Old School 8.3%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Aliens 19.1%, Shooter 19.1%, Sci-fi 6.1%
Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.6%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Shooter 18.9%, Linear 6.9%, 2D 4.8%
Cobot-Man Adventure is an action shooter game against evil robots. It offers a fun and entertaining experience. Discover the excitement and amusement it provides with its action-adventure gameplay. Cobot-Man will face bosses of different kind during the adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.5%, Shooter 28.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Retro 14.3%, 2D 8.5%
Unrest brews in the city of Arcadia, and a monstrous enemy approaches.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Loot 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Old School 8.1%
A speed-based platformer with throwable platforms! Travel through the dangers in the woods as a fox boy to join afternoon tea with Mr. Bear.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.5%, 2D Platformer 25.2%, Linear 7.7%, Casual 7.6%, Adventure 7.5%
Way In The Stars is a real adventure! Find the reasons for the disaster, save the ecosystem of the planet and colonists, and start your own way amongst the stars!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.6%, 2D Platformer 23.2%, Shooter 18%, Old School 6.5%, Adventure 6.2%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Aliens 21.4%, Shooter 15.6%, Old School 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem is a direct sequel to side-scrolling action game Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, featuring characters from the Touhou Project, adored by fans around the world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Faith 13.6% ★, Adventure 11.9%
A crew member wakes up alone on a silent ship. Something is wrong. Something is watching. Delta 78: The Passenger is a dark sci-fi experience with interactive storytelling and stealth gameplay.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.5%, 2D Platformer 22%, Aliens 12.9%, Linear 7.5%, Casual 6.3%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Aliens 27.9%, 2D Platformer 20%, Futuristic 15.4%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 7.6%
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Why similar: Faith 75.4% ★, Adventure 16%, Casual 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Xentra Station is a retro-inspired 2D shooting platform set in a futuristic mysterious world.
Why similar: Aliens 35.8%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Old School 15.8%, Retro 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed mode
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Aliens 19.3%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Futuristic 11.1%
Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Old School 12%, Linear 8.3%, Retro 7.8%
"Escape Chase Monster" is an action game. Run away from monsters, shoot guns and reach the goal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.8%, Shooter 22.5%, Aliens 17%, Casual 8.5%, 2D 7.7%
Ezra's Legacy is an action packed 2d platformer game inspired in classics from the 80s, with 8-bit aesthetics, great soundtrack and awesome gameplay. If you want something new and exciting, but at the same time pay homage to the classics, then Ezra's Legacy is for you!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.5%, 2D Platformer 28.5%, Old School 13.8%, Retro 13.5%, Linear 6.1%
