60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer.
A strange journey
Overview
The Rocky Horror Show Video Game captures a unique blend of 80s nostalgia, campy horror, and challenging 2D platforming. These recommendations focus on games that share that specific retro aesthetic, cult-classic spirit, and quirky, often dark-humored action gameplay.
Retro platforming action in this adaptation of a terrible movie.
Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Adventure 20.8%, Action 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Retro 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this is a cult-movie adaptation that embraces a retro, challenging 8-bit platforming style.
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Platformer 43.6%, Comedy 16.3%, Action 12.8%, 2D 8.6%, Funny 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same irreverent, dark-comedy tone and fast-paced 2D action found in the seed game.
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.7%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the retro horror-platformer vibe with its pixelated aesthetic and spooky, arcade-inspired gameplay.
Bite into Romancelvania, a darkly comic genre mashup, combining side-scrolling action and tongue-in-cheek romance into one completely absurd and unforgettable adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Comedy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends vampire-themed horror with comedy and platforming, mirroring the campy, genre-bending nature of Rocky Horror.
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.4%, Precision Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Arcade 11%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: These games are built on the foundation of 80s platforming tropes and self-aware, comedic parody.
Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.8%, 1980s 17.9%, Platformer 17.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of 8-bit action-platforming mechanics that feels right at home with the seed game's aesthetic.
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: Side Scroller 23.2%, Platformer 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 80s-style gothic horror platforming that feels like a direct evolution of the era the seed game pays homage to.
Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.
Why similar: Arcade 19.6%, Platformer 19.2%, Dark Humor 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Old School 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, arcade-style puzzle-platformer that captures the same punishing, retro-gaming energy.
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Action 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its heavy metal aesthetic and gothic pixel-art style provide a similar dark, atmospheric experience to the seed game.
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Arcade 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a quirky, funny, and retro-pixelated world that mirrors the seed game's lighthearted yet strange vibe.
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Side Scroller 24%, Action 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers intense, retro-styled action with a distinct heavy metal and horror-inspired visual identity.
A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.
Why similar: Dark Humor 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that blends dark humor with platforming challenges in a way that feels very similar to the seed game.
In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!
Why similar: Platformer 16.7%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Arcade 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure platformer that feels like a lost gem from the 80s era.
OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!
Why similar: 1980s 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Comedy 13%, Action 12.2%, Retro 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a love letter to 80s pop culture and arcade gaming, sharing the same nostalgic spirit as the seed game.
A nostalgic metroidvania adventure with insane weapons, skills, and pixel gore. Ride your BMX and blast your enemies as you discover the secrets of the Wasteland.
Why similar: Dark Humor 18.8%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Comedy 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines gore, synth-heavy 80s aesthetics, and nonlinear platforming into a unique, stylish package.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Platformer 25%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Action 9.5%, 2D 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a moody, atmospheric 2D experience that leans into horror themes while maintaining classic platforming movement.
Pixel Ripped 1989 is a wacky multi-dimensional homage to the early days of gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic videogame and beyond.
Why similar: 1980s 31.2%, Comedy 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Old School 9.8%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a meta-commentary on 80s gaming culture, perfectly aligning with the nostalgic roots of the seed game.
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37%, Action 19.3%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D 14.3%, Adventure 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a bizarre, monster-horror perspective that matches the unconventional and strange tone of the seed game.
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.4%, Platformer 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Funny 9.2%, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action game features a dark, gritty aesthetic and tight platforming mechanics.
Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, Dark Humor 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Arcade 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A pixelated horror-action game that leans into the B-movie aesthetic and challenging 2D platforming.
Triple Take is a fast 2D precision platformer where the stage evolves as you complete it! Run, wall jump, climb and swim through increasing difficult levels in vibrant colored worlds!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Dark Humor 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed precision platformer that requires quick reflexes and a sense of dark humor.
The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Platformer 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, side-scrolling precision platformer that tests player patience in the style of old-school arcade titles.
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 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Retro 8.1%, 2D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It represents the gold standard of modern retro-platforming, capturing the precise feel of 80s arcade classics.
A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired action platformer that focuses on side-scrolling exploration.
Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 18.5%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-humored puzzle-platformer that forces players to navigate dangerous environments with a unique, cynical twist.
Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art adventure focuses on vertical platforming and exploration in a fantasy-inspired setting.
Lose a limb? You’ll adapt in THE LACERATOR! A titillating mix of survival horror and trashy 80’s film.
Why similar: 1980s 44.2%, Comedy 28.7%, Funny 9.5%, Retro 9.2%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror action game that uses comedy and dark themes to create a distinct, B-movie-inspired atmosphere.
Embark on an epic journey through exotic worlds to uncover the mystery of the magic crystals! An exciting retro platform adventure in the nostalgic style of the 90's DOS platformers
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Old School 8.7%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This indie adventure platformer captures the simple, arcade-style fun of 80s-era gaming.
In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.3%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Comedy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that emphasizes the challenging, repetitive nature of classic arcade games.
This is a difficult game about climbing.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.6%, Platformer 18.2%, Dark Humor 17.6%, Comedy 10.3%, Funny 7.7%
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 13.9%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 8.7%
A retro jump’n’run adventure based on a German film you’ve probably never heard of. Expect talking kangaroos, weird conspiracy theories, and jokes that may or may not translate. It’s meta. It’s pixelated. It’s probably not what you expected.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 15.6%, 1980s 13.7%, Old School 8.5%, Comedy 8.4%
An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 10.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Old School 9.6%
Take an exciting journey with Twisty, the floating brain monster, as he battles his way out of an insane asylum in this hilariously bizarre, action/adventure game.
Why similar: Action 23.8%, Dark Humor 23.5%, Adventure 22.9%, Comedy 17%, Funny 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the horror and violent themes that often accompany cult-classic media.
You are Garlic, an onion-headed boy and you want to climb the Sacred Tower to meet the Cyber Goddess to seduce her...
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 9.6%
Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 32.4%, Comedy 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Funny 8.3%
After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.
Why similar: Platformer 17.3%, Dark Humor 15.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Precision Platformer 11.4%, Comedy 11.1%
Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 24.8%, Dark Humor 18.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 48.5%, Platformer 26.2%, Adventure 5.4%, Action 4.4%, 2D 4.2%
A comic adventure introducing Johnny Rocket in an action platformer game stylized as a free-hand black and white cartoon.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30%, Platformer 27.1%, Arcade 22.4%, Funny 12.3%, 2D 8.2%
Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord's clutches!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Comedy 11.3%, Old School 7.8%
Bust some bugs and save the world with the most average of heroes in this retro style platformer! Overcome obstacles such as killer cars, lava floors and one seriously @!&#^% off sun, tackle the horrors of the daily commute but with more fire and randomness.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Dark Humor 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 12.8%, Arcade 10.7%
Chastity Catastrophe is a action platformer where instead of beating up enemies, you break your friends out of chastity equipment!
Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, 2D Platformer 21%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Action 14%, Adventure 12.9%
Experience the life, and afterlife of Ray LaMorte as you unlock the mystery behind his death in this heart-warming dark comedy action adventure!
Why similar: Dark Comedy 30.7%, 1980s 26.3%, Platformer 16.4%, Funny 10%, Action 8.4%
A surreal post-life adventure
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.9%, Adventure 35.6%, Funny 15.5%, 2D 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Why similar: Precision Platformer 46.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Dark Humor 6.2%, Adventure 5.3%
Mysterious, dark as night, hard as a saw platformer. AVA: Dark story in the world "Koutei"
Why similar: Action 18.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 10.3%
"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.
Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Comedy 14.6%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 9.6%
RUBATO, an experimental, 2D physics-based take on the collect-a-thon genre!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 36%, Dark Humor 23.3%, Platformer 17.2%, Funny 15.3%, 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 44.1%, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 16%, 2D 10.3%, Retro 7.2%
A NOT Troll Game, a platformer where you journey through a world that constantly trolls you. Can you make it to Zoobtryx? Beware…
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 20.2%, Arcade 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Comedy 8.5%
Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.
Why similar: Dark Humor 28.3%, Platformer 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Adventure 10.7%, 2D 9.1%
An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 20.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Retro 8.2%
Hop into Orbo's shoes! Run, jump and drill around your boss's office, make some new friends, and uncover terrifying secrets about the company you work for in this comedically surreal 3D platformer!
Why similar: Comedy 36.4%, Platformer 31.5%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Linear 1.7%
Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.5%, Dark Humor 21.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Old School 7%
Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Arcade 11.3%
Your name is Hank. You are doing a Handstand. Jump to the top.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.9%, Dark Humor 19.4%, Dark Comedy 16.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Adventure 5.9%
Manage your strange romance with a demonic girlfriend and experience total chaos! Laugh, be surprised, and unravel absurd situations in this crazy comedic adventure game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Dark Humor 14.1%, Comedy 13.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Old School 9%
Whip your way through nostalgia fuelled kinky demon slaying. From hidden desert temples to floating ruins, this will take you back to the golden days of gaming, where there was only 4 buttons on a controller and VHS ruled the world.
