- #1 DuckTales: Remastered
97% matchVery Positive88% of 7,831 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 36.7% ★, Platformer 23.1%, Retro 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action 4.6%
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.
- #2 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
96% matchMixed69% of 451 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 42.7% ★, Platformer 20.7%, Retro 11.9%, Action 10.8%, 1990's 10%
Why You'll Like It: These titles share the exact same 90s Disney platforming DNA and high-quality animation style as the seed collection.
- #3 Mega Man Legacy Collection
96% matchVery Positive86% of 5,304 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.8 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 43.4% ★, Retro 15.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Capcom developed the original Disney Afternoon games, and this collection offers the same precise, challenging 2D action.
- #4 Castle of Illusion
95% matchVery Positive90% of 4,352 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 36.7%, Classic 33.2% ★, Retro 12%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Family Friendly 4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, faithful remake of a classic Disney platformer that captures the whimsical spirit of the 90s era.
- #5 Sonic Mania
94% matchVery Positive94% of 28,041 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.4 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 41.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Retro 14.2%, Platformer 13.6%, 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.
- #6 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,786 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.4%, Retro 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D 6.5%
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.
- #7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
93% matchVery Positive88% of 1,009 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.1 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 30.1% ★, Retro 27.4%, Platformer 19.6%, Action 9.1%, 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.
- #8 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
92% matchVery Positive88% of 1,444 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 55.6% ★, Retro 20.1%, 1990's 9.5%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This collection highlights the same arcade-style action and pixel-art aesthetic found in Capcom's 90s library.
- #9 Contra Anniversary Collection
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,461 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.7 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% ★, Retro 17.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 8%, 1990's 5%
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.
- #10 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,232 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 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 48.4% ★, Retro 14.1%, Platformer 14.1%, 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.
- #11 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,868 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 42.3% ★, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, 1990's 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This collection represents the evolution of the classic action-platformer formula into the 16-bit era.
- #12 Sonic Origins
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,100 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 36.3% ★, Retro 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of the definitive 90s mascot platformers that defined the Sega Genesis era.
- #13 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,559 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 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Retro 21.2%, Action 9.2%, 2D 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stunningly hand-drawn remake of a classic adventure-platformer that honors its retro roots while feeling fresh.
- #14 Mega Man 11
88% matchVery Positive89% of 5,299 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 48.1% ★, Platformer 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Retro 8.5%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry that honors the classic 8-bit gameplay mechanics while introducing new, accessible features.
- #15 Streets of Rage 4
85% matchVery Positive92% of 19,422 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.3 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 37.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Retro 17.5%, Action 16.6%, 2D 9.8%
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.
- #16 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,799 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 41.6% ★, Platformer 15.5%, 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.
- #17 SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
86% matchVery Positive81% of 318 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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 56.6% ★, Retro 16.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into early arcade action history that complements the retro aesthetic of the Disney collection.
- #18 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.0 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 40.9%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Action 15.4%, 2D 9.3%, Cartoon 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern platformer that captures the charm, exploration, and vibrant world-building of 90s classics.
- #19 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,713 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.6 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 41.1% ★, Platformer 15.5%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Retro 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A more intense, story-driven evolution of the classic Capcom platforming formula for those seeking a challenge.
- #20 METAL SLUG
83% matchVery Positive89% of 5,101 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
“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 49.3% ★, Retro 18.4%, Action 8%, Platformer 7.8%, 2D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade run-and-gun experience known for its incredible pixel art and fast-paced action.
- #21 Blaster Master Zero
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,085 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 34.5%, Platformer 28.5%, Action 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-platformer that blends top-down exploration with side-scrolling combat perfectly.
- #22 Cyber Shadow
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,525 reviews2021
Dev: Aarne "MekaSkull" HunzikerPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.8 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 32.8%, Platformer 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, 2D 9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer that feels like a lost NES classic with its tight controls and pixel-perfect design.
- #23 The Messenger
81% matchVery Positive93% of 13,005 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 28.1%, Platformer 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant homage to 8-bit and 16-bit action games that features a fantastic soundtrack and evolving gameplay.
- #24 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,401 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.6 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 40.2% ★, Platformer 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Retro 12%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Completes the X series collection for retro enthusiasts who enjoy more complex platforming mechanics.
- #25 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 907 reviews2021
Dev: JankenteamPub: Silver Lining
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 34%, Platformer 33.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 2D 10.8%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern remake of a classic 8-bit platformer that retains the quirky, challenging spirit of the original.
- #26 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
78% matchVery Positive92% of 21,814 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.7 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 52.2% ★, Platformer 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Retro 7.8%, 1990's 6.6%
- #27 Toki
79% matchVery Positive86% of 545 reviews2019
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 40.1% ★, Platformer 28.6%, Retro 25.7%, 2D 3.6%, 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.
- #28 A Boy and His Blob
78% matchMixed69% of 557 reviews2016
Dev: Abstraction GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 55.7%, 2D 20.1%, Family Friendly 17.1%, 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.
- #29 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
75% matchVery Positive94% of 990 reviews2019
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 24.7%, Retro 23%, Action 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #30 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 193 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 40.6%, Classic 28.9% ★, Action 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%
- #31 METAL SLUG 3
74% matchVery Positive90% of 9,042 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 67.5% ★, Retro 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Action 5.8%, Platformer 4.4%
- #32 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
72% matchVery Positive94% of 22,001 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.2 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 59.8% ★, Platformer 16%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 5.4%, Family Friendly 5.1%
- #33 METAL SLUG X
74% matchVery Positive88% of 3,922 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 55.9% ★, Retro 16.9%, Action 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, 2D 5.4%
- #34 Retro Game Crunch
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 428 reviews2014
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Retro Game Crunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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 36.6%, Platformer 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 10.8%
- #35 New Super Lucky's Tale
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 883 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Platformer 65.8%, Action 14.9%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Adventure 4.9%
- #36 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 22.5%, Platformer 19.3%, Classic 18.7% ★, 1990's 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%
- #37 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,336 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 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 45.9% ★, Platformer 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Cartoon 7.7%, Action 5.7%
- #38 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
72% matchVery Positive85% of 143 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.2 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 56.1%, Action 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 19%
- #39 Gimmick! Special Edition
70% matchVery Positive80% of 90 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 28%, Platformer 27.4%, 1990's 17.1%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #40 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 103 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 32%, 1990's 20.1%, Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 9.8%
- #41 Sonic Generations Collection
70% matchVery Positive94% of 25,476 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.6 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 29.2% ★, Platformer 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Retro 9.4%, Action 5.5%
- #42 Montezuma's Revenge
70% matchVery Positive91% of 88 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 46.9% ★, Platformer 30.4%, Action 13.4%, Retro 7.8%, Adventure 1.5%
- #43 Mutant Mudds Deluxe
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 624 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 25.3% ★, Platformer 25.1%, Retro 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 10%
- #44 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
64% matchVery Positive94% of 2,445 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.5 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 33.9% ★, Retro 22.2%, 1990's 19%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #45 Battletoads
68% matchMixed68% of 2,376 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Xbox Game 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 36.7%, Retro 29.9%, Cartoon 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #46 Clash Force
69% 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 27.9% ★, Retro 23.7%, Platformer 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 9.2%
- #47 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+
66% matchVery Positive87% of 613 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 37.8%, Retro 34.7%, Cartoon 27.5%
- #48 Dinocide
71% 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 52.4% ★, Platformer 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 7.2%, 2D 5.7%
- #49 Spark the Electric Jester
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,482 reviews2017
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Retro 17.7%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #50 8BitBoy™
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,946 reviews2014
Dev: AwesomeBlade
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 19%
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 48.8%, Retro 24%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 8.6%, 2D 7.6%
- #51 Venture Kid
68% matchVery Positive83% of 228 reviews2018
Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Retro 33%, Platformer 29.7%, Action 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, 2D 7.8%
- #52 SONIC SUPERSTARS
65% matchMixed68% of 3,678 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming in Sonic Superstars.
Why similar: Platformer 38%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action 14.3%, 2D 8.2%, Retro 7.8%
- #53 Super Life of Pixel
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 379 reviews2014
Dev: Super Icon LtdPub: WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.
Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Retro 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 7.1%
- #54 Flashback
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 599 reviews2019
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Why similar: Classic 37.2% ★, Retro 17.9%, Platformer 16.8%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 9%