60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Singleplayer.
(This game was created as both a proof of concept and game design showcase) A 2D action showcase for players new to video games.
Dead for Dread
Dead for Dread is an exciting game in which you take on the role of a brave hero who goes into the dark labyrinths to retrieve a stolen artifact. Embark on a dangerous journey through mysterious dungeons full of mysteries and sinister creatures.
The Helper
The Helper is a fast-moving, energetic, fun and madness-packed 2D video game that allows you to play as “The Helper” (hence the name, duh!), a lad that helps The Professor by gathering Gravity Crystals for his secret experiment.
Dead for Dread is an exciting game in which you take on the role of a brave hero who goes into the dark labyrinths to retrieve a stolen artifact. Embark on a dangerous journey through mysterious dungeons full of mysteries and sinister creatures.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Action 17.5%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Arcade 10.9%
The Helper is a fast-moving, energetic, fun and madness-packed 2D video game that allows you to play as “The Helper” (hence the name, duh!), a lad that helps The Professor by gathering Gravity Crystals for his secret experiment.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 12%, Arcade 11.4%
A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%
2D Story Based Action Platformer, face off against 6 assassins to save your sister
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Action 19.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 10.3%
A multi-ending 2D action RPG set in an MMORPG world. A story of decisions made by a reclusive protagonist and the mysterious in-game NPC!
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.3%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 12.8%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
"Crocs World Construction Kit 2" is finally there! Play and create custom levels of Croc's World! You can publish them on the internet and other players can play them as well!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 12%, Arcade 9.4%
A bite-sized 2D platformer built for quick, satisfying runs. Jump through handcrafted levels, discover secrets and enjoy smooth pick-up-and-play gameplay in a colorful world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.3%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 11.2%, Cartoon 4.5%
RESOURCE RECON is an exciting game in which you take on the role of a brave miner on a quest to find rare materials in the depths of the earth.Your main goal is to collect valuable resources and minerals that can only be found in the most dangerous and exciting places underground.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Action 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 10.4%
Run, jump, and shoot your way through a world of biomechanical toys to recover a stolen magic pendulum in a frantic, old-school run-and-gun game. Take on bosses, collect power-ups, and save the kingdom as a tough action hero!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%
Serious Breakdown is a platformer, in the role of a robot, you need to clean up the levels as much as possible and get the necessary parts. Learn to dodge or kill enemies. At the end of the path, you will need to defeat the main villain of this universe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.7%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 9.5%
Okko The Exiled is an action-packed adventure, where you stomp, launch, and bash your way through Kutala, a land of demons, on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord Yalda and link Okko’s isolated world with the heavens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.5%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Action 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
Go on a little adventure with a yellow cube. This is a minimalistic platformer in which you have to collect coins on levels to get to the next level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Action 19.3%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 10.5%
LampMan! is a 2d action-platformer featuring three playable characters you can switch between at any time. Master their abilities, conquer vibrant levels, and restore light to LampWorld!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.7%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 13%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%
Cool Cats is a platform game with elements of a puzzle, puzzle and labyrinths, where you have to act sequentially studying the map.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.4%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Action 7.8%
Shout-inducing 2D side-scrolling action! Alligators! Sharks! Zombies! Escape from a dangerous desert island! Its controls are simple but deep! Use your wit and technique to overcome perfectly balanced stages that will have you saying "Just one more try!!" as you play over and over again!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, Action 25.6%, 2D Platformer 24%, Singleplayer 6.8%, 2D 5.8%
Skull Bullets is a roguelike game with RPG elements. You are a risen from the dead shooter who is trying to get out of the endless forest with the undead. Upgrade your skills, get new weapons and deal with a whole crowd of enemies. Will you be able to get out? It all depends on you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.2%, 2D Platformer 22%, Action 21.7%, Platformer 18%, 2D 3.8%
A colorful world full of secrets and challenges. Explore, help others, unlock new masks, and reactivate the three Light Crystals before darkness takes over.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Action 18.2%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Arcade 10.1%
Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
A dynamic game with humor about the work of a firefighter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 21.4%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Arcade 12.2%
Jump, dodge, and fight against anyone who crosses your path in search of revenge. Explore 8 challenging worlds filled with danger and classic arcade action.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.7%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%
Terra+Byte is a 2D platformer packed with secrets and charm! You play as Terra the girl and Byte the owl, best friends who set out to find treasure and buy a new house. Rip the heads off your enemies, find valuable artifacts, and chat with a cast of colorful characters across 10 large levels!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Action 20.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 9.8%
Challenging Platformer Adventure game with a silly look and feel, get your monkey to the end whilst fighting enemy monkeys and bosses and unlock and complete new stages. There are no checkpoints so dying sends you back to the start of your stage.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Action 19.6%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
A new platform game that combines 2D style with 3D in a post apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Action 17.1%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Arcade 11%
A speed-based platformer with throwable platforms! Travel through the dangers in the woods as a fox boy to join afternoon tea with Mr. Bear.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.3%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 5.4%
"A true classic side-scrolling action game! Magical Girl Ibara, born here."
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Action 20.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.8%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action 18.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
A fun platformer game, where you're after a "friend" that owes you money, you'll find or buy abilities, discover new exits until you defeat the final boss, so you can set your friend free... Or not?
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Action 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 14%, Adventure 10.4%
Jump and dash with your abilities and be faster than all your enemies (if you're faster than the enemy, you dodge his attack). Kill all of your ennemies!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 17%, Adventure 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Magic Time is an adventure in the arcade genre with a magical setting.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Action 17.1%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Arcade 11.1%
Introducing Rectangle Guy, a brand new game by The Bare Minimum Studios. Rectangle Guy (game) features Rectangle Guy (character) in this platforming adventure! With many challenging levels and exciting boss fights, there's no shortage of things to do and see in this wacky game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Action 20.1%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 16.2%, Adventure 9.6%
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection brings together and updates the apeX of 2D action for new and old players alike. The Dual Collection includes both Luminous Avenger iX 1 and 2, with all all DLC included, as well as balance adjustments.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Action 19.9%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Benjamins big adventure is a thrilling 2D platformer where you platform through a peaceful but challenging landscape with floating islands and walkways, you might even find crystals along the way see if you can collect them all.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Action 18.1%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
Embark on a journey to kill the man who murdered your adoptive father. Fight and kill everyone who stands in your way, from killing basic foot soldiers, to fun and unique bosses. Get stronger with stat and gameplay upgrades.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Action 20%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in your television sets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Action 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 10.2%
Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.6%, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.5%, 2D 4.3%
I'm not bald!!! Wait what? The evil bald wizard Xelar has abducted Super Sean himself this time to take revenge for all the goody goody two shoes stuff he did in Super Sean 007. Fast paced 2D platform action!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Action 19.4%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Arcade 10.7%
On the day they were supposed to vow eternal bonds, the two were cursed with what is said to be the world's most cruel curse. Dodging treacherous traps, they venture deep into the forest. All to laugh together once more.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.7%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 14.3%, 2D 3.7%
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.1%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 15.6%, 2D 3.9%
I Wanna Touch is a pixel-art platformer where you play as a gliding bunny carried by a strange wind. Master the airflow, collect carrots, dodge deadly traps, and fly toward your beloved. Danger is everywhere—can you survive the journey?
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action 16.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
Traverse colorful environments, battle strange animals and master the power of your suitcases to... get to work on time? Play as salaryman Takeshi Shi as you hurry to catch the bus to the office!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 19.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 11.5%
A 2D platformer about vanquishing capitalizm
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.7%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Platformer 16.4%, Action 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action 17.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Adventure 9.7%
In a world devastated by an apocalyptic disaster, where once-thriving cities are left in ruins, a lonely robot named Pollie finds itself in a relentless adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Action 18.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Point & Click 15.7%, Platformer 15.4%
Alpacalypse is a 2.5D action platformer where you control Pancake The Llama, fighting to rescue your wife, The Mrs. Kick and spit your way through hordes of alpacas, collecting coins, and platforming your way to victory.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.7%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Action 5.9%
A magical world full of sweets!The heroine, Leila, is a wizard girl who loves sweets. She comes to the world of sweets with her "Sweets Parasol," a magical umbrella that turns sweets into power!A magical sweet adventure filled with sweets begins now!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.8%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Action 21.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Adventure 10.2%
Speed on through the adventurous world of Greeny The Blox! The fast-platforming cube with a burst of energy!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 19.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 10%
A procedurally generated 2D side scrolling game that will allow the gamer to improve their hand eye coordination by avoiding walls and obstacles with your mouse cursor.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Action 19.1%, Point & Click 14.2%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.8%
Keep your balance. One mistake, and you lose everything. Climb unstable platforms while carefully maintaining your footing. Simple controls, brutal difficulty, and endless retries await. Perfect for players who enjoy challenging games and streamers seeking intense, reaction-filled moments.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.5%, Action 23.6%, 2D Platformer 23%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, 2D 4%
In Chris - The Element Runner, race through an endless 2D stage filled with elemental particles as you dodge stones, flames, water, and air. Simple graphics and gameplay make it easy to pick up and play for quick sessions. Test your skills and see how far you can survive in this thrilling adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.6%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Cartoon 9.5%, Action 9.1%
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Action 19.9%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Arcade 10%
Blaze through the world of Mainframe in this fast paced Action-Platformer inspired by the Megaman Zero Series. You play as Frame, a Data Scanner who is tasked with combating the destruction of the world. Use a variety of movement options and weapons to overcome challenges to rid the world of +ERRoR.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.6%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 13.6%, 2D 4%
An emotional 2D adventure about an injured dog named Kailo, who traverses a pixelated world in search of his return and farewell to his friend. Explore, jump and relive the memories of a soul that just wants to return home.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.6%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 6.9%
A 2D platformer featuring colorful 8-bit style graphics and 5 different worlds! It's a Demake version of "WILOO", featuring Completely new graphics, new Power-ups and other improvements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.8%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
The Cursed Legacy is an action/exploration game based on “die and retry” and made with love and passion to pay tribute to the games of the 90s. It also offers mini games that give this work an infinite lifespan.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.7%, Action 22.8%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 6.8%
Turn into a shadow and clear all the levels. Shadow Trick is a cute platformer game starring a wizard able to switch between the real world and the shadow realm. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Action 19.4%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.6%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Action 20.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Adventure 9.5%
Directed by one of Cuphead's developers, Revertices is an action combat sidescroller where you will be forced to fight the corrupted remains of your friends: your duty is to reset the cycle at all costs, but in doing so you doom yourself and your companions to repeat the same horrors.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Action 12.3%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Adventure 5.8%
Way In The Stars is a real adventure! Find the reasons for the disaster, save the ecosystem of the planet and colonists, and start your own way amongst the stars!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.2%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
