Games Like The Disney Afternoon Collection

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% ★, Platformer 22.8%, Retro 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern reimagining of one of the most iconic games featured in the original Disney Afternoon lineup.

The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!

Why similar: Classic 42.8% ★, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 11.8%, Action 10.9%, 1990's 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: These titles share the exact same 90s Disney platforming DNA and high-quality animation style as the seed collection.

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 43.5% ★, Retro 15.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Capcom developed the original Disney Afternoon games, and this collection offers the same precise, challenging 2D action.

Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.

Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Classic 33.5% ★, Retro 12%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Family Friendly 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, faithful remake of a classic Disney platformer that captures the whimsical spirit of the 90s era.

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 41.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Retro 14.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the gold standard for modern games that perfectly replicate the feel and speed of 90s mascot platformers.

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%, Retro 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in modern design that feels exactly like a lost classic from the NES and SNES era.

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 27.5%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like the Disney collection, this is a massive, high-quality compilation of beloved 90s licensed arcade and console games.

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 19.9%, 1990's 9.6%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This collection highlights the same arcade-style action and pixel-art aesthetic found in Capcom's 90s library.

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 17.6%, Platformer 13%, Action 8.2%, 1990's 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 90s run-and-gun experience that matches the intensity of the hardest levels in the Disney Afternoon games.

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 48.5% ★, Retro 14%, Platformer 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential library of retro action-platformers that defined the difficulty and precision of the 8-bit and 16-bit generations.

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 11.6%, 1990's 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection represents the evolution of the classic action-platformer formula into the 16-bit era.

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 36.1% ★, Retro 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of the definitive 90s mascot platformers that defined the Sega Genesis era.

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 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Retro 21.2%, Action 9.3%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stunningly hand-drawn remake of a classic adventure-platformer that honors its retro roots while feeling fresh.

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 48.3% ★, Platformer 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Retro 8.6%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern entry that honors the classic 8-bit gameplay mechanics while introducing new, accessible features.

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 37.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Retro 17.3%, Action 16.7%, 2D 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to the 90s beat 'em up genre that maintains the classic gameplay loop while updating the visuals.

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 41.8% ★, Platformer 15%, Retro 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the legacy of 16-bit era Capcom action with the later entries in the main series.

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 16.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into early arcade action history that complements the retro aesthetic of the Disney collection.

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 23.3%, Action 15.6%, 2D 9.5%, Cartoon 7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern platformer that captures the charm, exploration, and vibrant world-building of 90s classics.

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 41.2% ★, Platformer 15.3%, Action 15%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Retro 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A more intense, story-driven evolution of the classic Capcom platforming formula for those seeking a challenge.

“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 49.4% ★, Retro 18.3%, Action 8%, Platformer 7.6%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade run-and-gun experience known for its incredible pixel art and fast-paced action.

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Retro 34.4%, Platformer 28.1%, Action 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-platformer that blends top-down exploration with side-scrolling combat perfectly.

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 32.7%, Platformer 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer that feels like a lost NES classic with its tight controls and pixel-perfect 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 28.1%, Platformer 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant homage to 8-bit and 16-bit action games that features a fantastic soundtrack and evolving gameplay.

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 40.3% ★, Platformer 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Retro 11.9%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Completes the X series collection for retro enthusiasts who enjoy more complex platforming mechanics.

A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!

Why similar: Retro 33.7%, Platformer 33.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 11%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern remake of a classic 8-bit platformer that retains the quirky, challenging spirit of the original.

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 52.5% ★, Platformer 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Retro 7.6%, 1990's 6.6%

The return of the wacky monkey!Toki sets off on a new adventure! The cult action/platform game originally released on arcade machines in 1989 is back with a super-simian new version, featuring all-new hand-drawn graphics and re-orchestrated music!

Why similar: Classic 40.4% ★, Platformer 28.3%, Retro 25.6%, 2D 3.7%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic 90s arcade platformer that features the same style of challenging, single-screen action.

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Platformer 55%, 2D 20.5%, Family Friendly 17.3%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-platformer remake that features a unique mechanic and a distinct, family-friendly retro feel.

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 40.3%, Classic 28.9% ★, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%

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 24.4%, Retro 23%, Action 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

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 60.1% ★, Platformer 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 5.4%, Family Friendly 5.2%

“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 55.9% ★, Retro 16.7%, Action 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, 2D 5.4%

“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 67.6% ★, Retro 12.8%, Action 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Platformer 4.4%

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 36.4%, Platformer 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10.9%

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 22.3%, Platformer 19%, Classic 18.7% ★, 1990's 16%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

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

Why similar: Platformer 65.3%, Action 15.1%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Adventure 4.9%

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 28%, Platformer 27.1%, 1990's 17.4%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%

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 55.7%, Action 25%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%

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 31.8%, 1990's 20.4%, Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 9.9%

Unleash the power of the brush in an all new 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 46.1% ★, Platformer 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Cartoon 7.3%, Action 5.8%

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 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Retro 9.4%, Action 5.6%

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 35.8% ★, Retro 23.2%, 1990's 19.9%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

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%

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%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Action 14.5%, 2D 8.4%, Retro 7.8%

• 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 37.3%, Retro 30%, Cartoon 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Adventure 8.3%

A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

Why similar: Classic 28% ★, Retro 23.5%, Platformer 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 9.3%

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 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%

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 52.4% ★, Platformer 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 7.3%, 2D 5.8%

Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds

Why similar: Platformer 48.3%, Retro 24%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 8.8%, 2D 7.8%

FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

Why similar: Classic 37.6% ★, Retro 17.9%, Platformer 16.7%, 1990's 12.8%, Action 9.1%

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 28.9%, Platformer 27%, Retro 19.9%, Cartoon 11.3%, 2D 8.1%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Retro 17.6%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

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 55.3%, Cartoon 25%, Family Friendly 19.8%