- #1 DuckTales: Remastered
97% matchVery Positive88% of 7,730 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
Why similar: Classic 37.1% ★, Platformer 22.9%, Retro 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful modern reimagining of one of the most iconic games featured in the original Disney Afternoon lineup.
- #2 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
96% matchMixed68% of 439 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!
Why similar: Classic 42.8% ★, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10.9%, 1990's 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This collection offers the same nostalgic 90s platforming experience featuring beloved Disney animation and classic difficulty.
- #3 Castle of Illusion
96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,267 reviews2013
Dev: SEGA Studios AustraliaPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Classic 33.9% ★, Retro 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Family Friendly 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful and visually stunning remake of the classic Sega platformer that captures the whimsical magic of Disney games.
- #4 Mega Man Legacy Collection
95% matchVery Positive86% of 5,200 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Classic 43.7% ★, Retro 15.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio that created many of the Disney Afternoon titles, this collection defines the era's tight 2D action-platforming.
- #5 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,570 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 29%, Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Retro 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern games that perfectly replicate the feel, music, and challenge of 8-bit classics.
- #6 Sonic Mania
94% matchVery Positive94% of 27,546 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Classic 41.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Retro 14.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
Why You'll Like It: An incredible tribute to 90s platforming that captures the speed, vibrant pixel art, and catchy soundtracks of the era.
- #7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
93% matchVery Positive88% of 980 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: Classic 28.9% ★, Retro 27.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A massive collection of retro arcade and console classics that shares the same Saturday-morning cartoon energy as the Disney Afternoon.
- #8 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
92% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Classic 55.5% ★, Retro 19.8%, 1990's 9.7%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This collection brings together the best of Capcom's arcade action, mirroring the high-quality 2D design found in the Disney games.
- #9 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Classic 42.4% ★, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, 1990's 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An essential collection of high-octane 2D action games that evolved the platforming genre during the 16-bit era.
- #10 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,186 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Classic 48.6% ★, Retro 14%, Platformer 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive collection of classic action-platformers that defined the difficulty and precision of the 8-bit and 16-bit generations.
- #11 Mega Man 11
90% matchVery Positive89% of 5,195 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Why similar: Classic 48.4% ★, Platformer 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Retro 8.6%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the series that maintains the classic action-platforming DNA while introducing fresh, accessible mechanics.
- #12 Cuphead
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 206,677 reviews2017
Dev: Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Platformer 27.1%, Retro 19.8%, Cartoon 11.5%, 2D 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its hand-drawn animation and challenging boss-focused gameplay perfectly capture the spirit of 1930s cartoons and retro difficulty.
- #13 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,540 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 36%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Retro 21.1%, Action 9.3%, 2D 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous remake of a classic platformer that allows you to toggle between modern visuals and the original retro aesthetic.
- #14 Sonic Origins
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Classic 36% ★, Retro 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished collection of the original 2D Sonic games that defined the fast-paced platforming of the 90s.
- #15 Contra Anniversary Collection
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,420 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Classic 49.1% ★, Retro 17.4%, Platformer 13%, Action 8.2%, 1990's 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential run-and-gun collection that shares the same arcade-style challenge found in many Disney Afternoon titles.
- #16 Streets of Rage 4
86% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Classic 37.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Retro 17.1%, Action 16.8%, 2D 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that keeps the spirit of 90s side-scrolling action alive with updated mechanics and a fantastic soundtrack.
- #17 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,752 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Classic 42% ★, Platformer 15.1%, Retro 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the legacy of the classic series with more refined 2D action and iconic chiptune soundtracks.
- #18 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,639 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Classic 41.3% ★, Platformer 15.1%, Action 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Retro 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of fast-paced, challenging 2D action games that push the platforming genre to its limits.
- #19 The Messenger
84% matchVery Positive93% of 12,834 reviews2018
Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.9%, Platformer 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant action-platformer that starts as an 8-bit homage and evolves into a complex, music-driven adventure.
- #20 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
83% matchVery Positive92% of 21,442 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Why similar: Classic 52.6% ★, Platformer 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Retro 7.6%, 1990's 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: While 3D, these remakes capture the same punishing platforming challenge and colorful personality as the classic 90s era.
- #21 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,575 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Action 15.7%, 2D 9.5%, Cartoon 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic platformers that features vibrant, cartoon-like visuals and deep exploration mechanics.
- #22 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,344 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 40.4% ★, Platformer 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Retro 11.9%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides more of the fast-paced, action-oriented platforming that defined the later years of the 16-bit era.
- #23 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
81% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Retro 23.9%, Platformer 21%, Classic 16.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that captures the precise controls and dark, gothic charm of classic 8-bit platformers.
- #24 Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
81% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games, Inc.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.
Why similar: Platformer 57.6%, Action 25.6%, 2D 16.8%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic 2D action games featuring unique movement mechanics and a charming fantasy aesthetic.
- #25 Gimmick! Special Edition
79% matchVery Positive81% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: Clear River Games
Windows
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: Retro 27.7%, Platformer 27%, 1990's 17.6%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hidden gem of the NES era that features physics-based platforming and a charming, colorful aesthetic.
- #26 SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
80% matchVery Positive80% of 311 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Classic 56.7% ★, Retro 16%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into the early arcade history of SNK, perfect for fans of classic 2D pixel-art action.
- #27 Cyber Shadow
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,490 reviews2021
Dev: Aarne "MekaSkull" HunzikerPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 32.5%, Platformer 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 2D 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-platformer that feels like a lost classic from the 8-bit era, complete with tight controls and challenging levels.
- #28 Freedom Planet
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,855 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Classic 18.2% ★, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed platformer that draws heavy inspiration from 90s classics while establishing its own unique identity.
- #29 Alwa's Awakening
78% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Platformer 31%, Retro 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, 2D 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to NES-style platforming that focuses on exploration and clever level design with a nostalgic pixel-art style.
- #30 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 182 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the Nintendo Entertainment System with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 1.
Why similar: Retro 40%, Classic 28.9% ★, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%
- #31 METAL SLUG
75% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 49.6% ★, Retro 18.1%, Action 8.1%, Platformer 7.5%, 2D 7.2%
- #32 METAL SLUG 3
74% matchVery Positive90% of 8,921 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 67.7% ★, Retro 12.7%, Action 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Platformer 4.4%
- #33 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
71% matchVery Positive94% of 21,612 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: Classic 60.3% ★, Platformer 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 5.4%, Family Friendly 4.8%
- #34 Retro Game Crunch
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 424 reviews2014
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Retro Game Crunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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: Retro 36.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Action 10.9%
- #35 METAL SLUG X
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,836 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 56% ★, Retro 16.8%, Action 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, 2D 5.4%
- #36 New Super Lucky's Tale
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 836 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Platformer 66%, Action 15.3%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Adventure 5%
- #37 Tanglewood
73% matchVery Positive92% of 93 reviews2018
Dev: Big Evil Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience puzzle-platforming the way it’s meant to be. Designed and built on 90’s hardware, Tanglewood is a 16-bit love letter to the golden age of gaming. Guide Nymn home through a forest filled with danger, in classic 2D pixel-art style.
Why similar: Retro 22.1%, Platformer 19%, Classic 18.7% ★, 1990's 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
- #38 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
72% matchVery Positive85% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
Why similar: Retro 55.3%, Action 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%
- #39 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,405 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
Why similar: Classic 35.7% ★, Retro 23%, 1990's 20.1%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #40 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
67% matchMixed64% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels.
Why similar: Retro 31.5%, 1990's 20.6%, Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 9.9%
- #41 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,318 reviews2014
Dev: Junction PointPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unleash the power of the brush in an all new co-op adventure. Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.
Why similar: Classic 25.6% ★, Platformer 20%, Action 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Family Friendly 10.4%
- #42 Montezuma's Revenge
71% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Normal Distribution LLC
Windows
This is the official version of the 80's classic game Montezuma's Revenge rebooted by the original developer. It's the classic puzzle solving action adventure platformer you loved in your youth.
Why similar: Classic 47.1% ★, Platformer 30%, Action 13.5%, Retro 7.8%, Adventure 1.5%
- #43 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
69% matchVery Positive94% of 951 reviews2019
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 24.1%, Retro 22.1%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #44 SONIC SUPERSTARS
68% matchMixed69% of 3,545 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Why similar: Platformer 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Action 14.6%, 2D 8.4%, Retro 7.8%
- #45 Battletoads
69% matchMixed68% of 2,328 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Microsoft Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Retro 29.8%, Cartoon 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Adventure 8.4%
- #46 Sonic Generations Collection
68% matchVery Positive94% of 25,445 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: Classic 29.4% ★, Platformer 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Retro 9.4%, Action 5.6%
- #47 Clash Force
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Classic 28% ★, Retro 23.4%, Platformer 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 9.3%
- #48 Dinocide
72% matchMixed53% of 234 reviews2016
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way!
Why similar: Classic 52.5% ★, Platformer 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.3%, 2D 5.7%
- #49 Cave Story+
69% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Classic 32.1% ★, Platformer 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #50 Disney Universe
70% matchVery Positive80% of 431 reviews2014
Dev: EurocomPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
For the first time, suit up in an off-the-wall multiplayer adventure where iconic Disney characters and legendary Disney worlds collide. Discover the mixed-up humor of this ever-expanding universe as you team up with friends to overcome challenges and defeat enemies.
Why similar: Family Friendly 46.1%, Action 42.9%, Adventure 11%
- #51 Mutant Mudds Deluxe
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 623 reviews2013
Dev: Atooi
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!
Why similar: Classic 25.4% ★, Platformer 24.7%, Retro 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
- #52 Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
62% matchVery Positive94% of 1,554 reviews2024
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 56%, Cartoon 25.5%, Family Friendly 18.5%
- #53 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+
64% matchVery Positive87% of 592 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!
Why similar: Action 39.9%, Retro 33%, Cartoon 27.1%
- #54 Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol
67% matchMixed64% of 258 reviews2021
Dev: DotEmuPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Enjoy 16-bit console gaming with the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel, Ghoul Patrol!
Why similar: Classic 47.3% ★, Retro 34.6%, Action 9.5%, 2D 6.5%, Adventure 2.1%
- #55 Flashback
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 596 reviews2019
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Why similar: Classic 37.6% ★, Retro 17.8%, Platformer 16.7%, 1990's 13%, Action 9.1%