Games Like The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island

Explore a charming world in this handheld-inspired, top-down action adventure! Loot dungeons, triumph over gauntlets of enemies, and uncover secrets. Unlock new abilities that alter your play style, exhaust the randomizer, and build mastery of the fast paced, crunchy combat!

Why similar: 1990's 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Top-Down 10%, Cute 8.5%

A medieval fantasy hack and slash adventure where you are a combat wizard. Fast and frantic, fight hordes of enemies and defeat brutal bosses in any order to save the kingdom. Use deadly magic, powerful items and valuable loot to help turn the tide of battle.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.4%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Top-Down 12.5%, Nonlinear 11%, Medieval 7.4%

Maveldor is an arcade-style, 3-Player cooperative action RPG. Pick from one of four distinct classes with unique mechanics and playstyles. The design draws inspiration from pick up-and-play arcade action games, N64 era visual styles, and the role-based cooperation of classic MMOs.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, 1990's 18.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 12.2%, Cute 8.1%

The Minotaur King has returned...and it's all your fault! Lily's back for a new "classic" action-adventure set hundreds of years after The Sleeping King!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Top-Down 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%

The grand finale of the Our Hero! trilogy! Upgrade your powers, explore vast new lands, and join four heroes in the ultimate battle to save the world, past, present, and future. One last quest. One last legend.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Cute 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Top-Down 11.3%, 1990's 11%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Break bricks, dodge attacks, collect power-ups, and defeat all the Monsters in ten different worlds featuring a unique boss, soundtrack, and theme!

Why similar: Arcade 15.9%, Old School 13.9%, 1990's 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve head-scratching puzzles, and fight dangerous enemies in this retro-inspired action adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Top-Down 10.3%, Exploration 10.3%

Take control of a sorcerer in a medieval fantasy land! Explore dark dungeons filled with monsters, travel through new towns and meet crazy wizards while fighting through obstacles that will test your skill through old-school arcade challenges

Why similar: Dragons 22.8% ★, Top-Down 12.8%, Old School 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Medieval 9%

Uku Pacha is a rhythm-infused boss rush inspired by Andean mythology. Face 5 colossal guardians of the underworld, learn their attack patterns, and strike in sync with their rhythm to carve your path back to the world of the living.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Dragons 22.9% ★, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Action 9.7%, Top-Down 9.4%

Luyện Ngục consists of a total of 26 floors, divided into 5 areas: Ruins, Green Forest, Cave, Desert, and Deathland. Each area has its own story, unique space, and different (cute) monsters.

Why similar: 1990's 16.3%, Anime 13.5%, Top-Down 10.9%, Old School 9.8%, Cute 9%

A 2D top-down 4-directional shooter with RPG and roguelite elements.

Why similar: 1990's 19.2%, Top-Down 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Medieval 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

A 2D adventure set in the World of Oztrich. Explore and uncover the mysteries of this retro world full of unique and exciting monsters!

Why similar: 1990's 18.6%, Top-Down 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Old School 9.8%

Join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat the villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans.

Why similar: Dragons 41.5% ★, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Fantasy 8.1%, Adventure 6.6%

As a mischievous punk rocker, you'll hack your way through a new city filled with droogs, punks, metal heads, other subcultures, and ultimately learn to navigate one of the most perilous cities around, Orangeside, packaged in a gitty, hand-drawn 2D world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, 1990's 15.3%, Action 12.6%, Exploration 11.9%

Cliché Adventure is an open world top down adventure game. It can be played as single player, or with a friend. The game has five unique regions joined by a hub world. Each area contains an over world, a cave system, and a temple to explore. There are Six main boss fights, and twenty mini bosses.

Why similar: Dragons 23.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Top-Down 8.5%, Exploration 7.4%

Team up with felines and unleash justice on the nasty humans! A exciting side-scrolling beat-'em-up! Make peace with the cats, or prepare to be pounced.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, 1990's 12%, Arcade 10%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Anime 9.2%

"Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.7%, Anime 18.1%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Top-Down 11.7%

Adeona is a retro action rpg focused on hack and slash fighting, lore rich story, and the impacts of a color changing mechanic. You play as Amber, a young orphan, caught between five warring tribes as she attempts to rescue her brother from the Gods.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Top-Down 10.4%, Retro 9.5%

Wumball is a challenging adventure game. You have no health and no weapons to defend yourself, so tread lightly. Can you make it to the end and save the king?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.6%, 1990's 18.8%, Top-Down 16.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 11.9%

Realms of Wilorth is a fantasy rogue-lite world crawler that is a twist of modern and retro gameplay and art styles. Realms of Wilorth includes fast paced action through quick diverse worlds that can fit into any gamers schedule. All inspirations come from 1990's eclectic era of gaming.

Why similar: Dragons 20.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.7%, 1990's 16.9%, Old School 11.5%, Arcade 9%

Zahalia was a peaceful land until The Dark Wizard came and stole all the crystals. Defeat his group of monsters and reclaim the Crystals to save Zahalia from darkness.

Why similar: 1990's 14.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, Medieval 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Old School 10%

Fight, hunt, gather, fish, buy and sell weapons and equipment in this sandbox classical fantasy world. Take on dynamic quests for money or take sides in a larger conflict or seek out the dark lord. Your fate is as you choose it.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Anime 15.6%, Dragons 14.8% ★, Fantasy 7%

Help May to obtain the Eight Prized Flowers in this cozy pixelated top-down action adventure! Explore her island home, meet new people, avoid shadowy creatures, solve puzzles, and collect whatever useful objects you can find!

Why similar: Top-Down 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Old School 8.5%

A retro-style adventure platformer game, inspired by hits of the past and featuring wonderful music created by Manami Matsumae, will take you on an eventful journey through the diverse environmental stages to encourage you to save the world of retro gaming.

Why similar: 1990's 17.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Old School 13%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Retro 9.5%

Princess Shall Prevail is a pseudo 8-bit, top-down hack-and-slash game that takes heavy influence from the genre’s third-person contemporaries and some influence from scrolling shoot-em-ups. Like how many approach the genres, players will be dodging and timing their attacks accordingly.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Anime 10.9%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Retro 8.2%

A series of disruptive events cause uneasiness among the people. The mayor needs your help to investigate different parts of Hatchwell and figure out what's causing these events, which seem to worsen as the day goes by.

Why similar: 1990's 16.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Old School 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Cute 8.6%

How many NPCs equal 1 Hero? In the land of Alta, The Hero of Destiny was fated to defeat a terrible Dark Wizard... but the Hero of Destiny was killed by the final boss. What now? Next to the final dungeon, in a sleepy village, 50 NPCs decide to take matters into their own hands.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, 1990's 11.3%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.7%

Order in Chaos is kidnapping all the leaders of Dragonia, only Calanguito can stop them. Your chance to become a hero you've always dreamed of, in this action-packed game.

Why similar: Dragons 34% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Medieval 9.5%, Retro 8.2%

Book Quest is an action adventure RPG presented in retro pixel art style featuring cinematic cutscenes and dialogue. Throughout this medieval fantasy, gameplay alternates between top-down and side-scrolling perspectives.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.6%, Top-Down 15.1%, Exploration 13.6%, 1990's 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Knight George is a top-down retro-style action-adventure game. Travel across the Kingdom of Earlyne to meet friendly characters, explore numerous dungeons and fight terrifying monsters to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 18%, Top-Down 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 11.7%, Medieval 11.6%

George and Ken, two college students working a summer job, are forced to fend off an evil army of weeds attacking their township. Use common yard tools such as Weed Wackers, Lawn Mowers, and Axes to fight off dozens of weeds all while being forced to perform mundane work tasks by their boss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Top-Down 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

The adventure continues! Switch between three unique heroes, master new powers, and battle through wild new worlds packed with puzzles, minigames, and epic enemies. Bigger fights, funnier moments, bolder action!

Why similar: Dragons 26.3% ★, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Top-Down 9.9%, Cute 7.8%

Action-packed pixel-art old-schol dungeon crawler ! A little boy is stuck at home waiting for his mom.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.7%, Top-Down 10.7%, Old School 10.1%, 1990's 10.1%, Hack and Slash 9.7%

Play as a cunning black cat in a red cape in this old-school action puzzler! Blast your way through grid-based levels, outsmart enemies, and use bombs to clear a path — but beware of spikes and traps.

Why similar: Arcade 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Action 11%, 1990's 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

A thunderous concert appears...

Why similar: 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Anime 11.8%, Top-Down 9.4%, Old School 9%

A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.9%, Nonlinear 17.2%, Exploration 12.3%, Old School 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

YOU ARE NOT THE HERO. YOU ARE THE HERO'S DOG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, Exploration 8.7%

Time Thief is an action adventure game where leaving your village makes the clock tick. Manage your time to stay alive, stealing seconds from creatures around its overworld with your sword.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.1%, Exploration 13.4%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Top-Down 11%

The freshest in arcade puzzle action blossoms again! Crash blocks together into dazzling chain reactions in a puzzle like no other - now completely refreshed with refined gameplay, arcade graphics, brand new game modes, and dazzling special attacks!

Why similar: 1990's 19.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Anime 12.4%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

A little boy runs errands for his grandma and embarks on an imaginary adventure full of dungeons, monsters to retrieve ingredients for tonight's soup.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.8%, Top-Down 11.7%, Old School 11.7%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Fight through enemies with multiple tools and shut down a massive computer in this arcade-style thriller!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Arcade 17.4%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Retro 12.5%, 1990's 9.5%

DESTINY CALLS THE LEAST LIKELY OF HEROES. Reverie is an action adventure game set on a fictional island in New Zealand, inspired by the legend of Maui and the Giant Fish where the demigod himself fishes up the North Island with a powerful fishhook.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.4%, Top-Down 15.6%, Cute 12.1%, 1990's 10%, Family Friendly 9.5%

An adventure in werewolf hunting, for witches.

Why similar: Old School 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Top-Down 9.1%

MIRADOR is a 2D action game. You arrive at a temple... Kill several monsters to grow, get skills, and go through it!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.2%, Action 15.6%, Exploration 15%, Top-Down 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Defend humanity from a surprise attack by the mystical creatures of the world of Nnar in this high speed arcade/console style action game coming to modern and classic retro platforms.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Medieval 11.2%

Survive against monsters to get the legendary cookie! Cookie Survivors is a top-down roguelite game. Combine various items to grow stronger until you get the legendary cookie!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Top-Down 12.7%, Action 12.4%, Cute 12.1%

SPINDLE is an old-school action-adventure about death and the many ways we choose to deal with it. With your trusty Pig by your side, you form a most curious team, embarking on a quest to learn what it truly means to be Death.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 12.8%, Old School 11.7%, Top-Down 9.4%, Cute 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

ある日、どんな薬も効かない原因不明の流行り病が村を襲った。 いつも元気な男の子ティモシーの、二人暮らしの大好きなおじいちゃんも病に倒れてしまった。 村の言い伝えにあった、どんな病も治すことができる『魔法のキノコ』の話。 ティモシーは、『魔法のキノコ』を無事に見つけることができるか…？

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Cute 11.7%

"Welcome to Blade Bros Impact!, a action rpg game with several essences from the classics rpg from 16 and 32 bits era!, enjoy dynamic battle, scary bosses, get more powerful by gain levels, get swords, rods, bows, axes and so forth!".

Why similar: 1990's 13.1%, Anime 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Medieval 9.1%, Top-Down 8.7%

A fantastical action-adventure game. Explore the forest, craft dozens of unique potions, and survive the dangers of the night!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19%, Exploration 16.5%, Top-Down 15%, Cute 12.2%, Action 8.6%

"Blade Bros Action!, presents you a new game genre "Hack n' Plataformer", is a fast paced gameplay where is a mix from hack n' slash and plataforms games, joins the retro pixel graphics, a cool soundtrack, stylish bosses, dynamic battles, swords, skills, magic elements and so forth".

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Anime 9%, 1990's 9%

Parrot Hero is a pixel art action-adventure set in a world of birds. Play as 'Star', a human mistaken for a mutant Emperor Penguin, and journey to save a kidnapped friend with a prickly parrot companion. Explore 37+ stages, choose various classes, and upgrade skills to save the avian world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%

不思議な力を持つ巫女「さくら」の妖怪討伐の旅。繰り出せ必殺・桜吹雪！

Why similar: Arcade 17.1%, 1990's 14%, Action 11.8%, Cute 10.6%, Top-Down 9.6%

Fables of Talumos is a pixel-art adventure game set in the fantasy world of Talumos. The game has fast-paced and challenging combat, interesting characters, powerful weapons and items, and a unique fantasy setting.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Top-Down 8.9%, Medieval 8.9%

SOCK CITY IS UNDER ATTACK!!!!!!! PLAY AS GREEN GUS TO HELP DEFEND SOCK CITY FROM THE KRAKEN'S WRATH!!! Make Haste and Save the City from Zombie Socks and The Wicked Kraken in this Twin Stick Shooter!!

Why similar: 1990's 23.7%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 9.1%

《Sweets' Devil》is a Top-View action adventure game that emphasizes one shot kill and roaming. Engage in level battles and boss challenges in a humorous and entertaining fairy tale style , ‌fight against various sweets legions that treat human as the devil in their legend .

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Anime 13.8%, Top-Down 12.1%, Cute 10%

WavePlayer is a single player 2D pixelart wave survival game, the goal of the game is to defeat all of the enemies that spawn in intervals using a legendary Warrior and emerge victorious from the depths of the deep circling forests and caves.

Why similar: Arcade 25%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Action 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%