Games Like Tobe's Vertical Adventure

Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 47.8%, Platformer 23%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the retro co-op puzzle-platformer feel with a focus on challenging, screen-based levels.

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 39.1%, Platformer 32.8%, Indie 28.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the 8-bit and 16-bit action-platformer aesthetic with tight controls and classic level design.

Kinduo is a local cooperative game where two elemental friends overcome obstacles to return to their island, push boxes, use electricity to connect objects, break ice blocks, blow things up and more in this cute and colorful co-op game!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 62.8%, Platformer 22.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes local co-op mechanics where two characters must work together to solve puzzles and navigate environments.

Commander Cool 2 is a four player local coop retro-styled adventure that is destined to be one of coolest game in 2015!

Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 26.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that supports local multiplayer and features the same arcade-style energy as Tobe's.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.9%, Platformer 37.2%, Indie 13%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive vertical exploration game that emphasizes treasure hunting and platforming mastery.

Get ready for some crazy battles with your friends in the colorful arenas of Jamsouls! In the hope of bringing back the golden era of multiplayer classics, Jamsouls focuses on fast-paced and manic fun with simple and accessible gameplay.

Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style platformer that focuses on local co-op and tight, responsive movement.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Platformer 44.5%, Action 21.9%, Indie 21.5%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses entirely on the vertical descent mechanic with a distinct retro pixel-art aesthetic.

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 46.4%, Platformer 34.2%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op platformer that balances humor with challenging level design and character-based teamwork.

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.4%, Platformer 28.3%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that supports co-op and leans heavily into the retro arcade aesthetic.

Two Brothers is an Action Adventure game that features a classic Gameboy aesthetic. Roy Guarder, inventor, scientist, and philosopher, is on an expedition to discover the origins of life. This quest has brought him to "The Cursed Lands," a stretch of land so dangerous and shrouded in mystery that it hasn't been explored in over...

Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 32.4%, Indie 31.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down adventure game that shares the retro, indie-developed charm and 16-bit visual style.

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: Local Co-Op 49.6%, Platformer 26.6%, Action 11.9%, Indie 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A creative precision platformer that utilizes retro-inspired mechanics and a distinct pixel-art style.

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 46.5%, Platformer 34.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-quality, polished co-op platforming experience that feels like a modern evolution of the 16-bit era.

Ninjahtic is an action/adventure platformer with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth. While it's progression is linear, the open-ended nature of every level requires exploration of an abandoned civilization located atop floating islands.

Why similar: Action 31%, Adventure 29.2%, Indie 23.5%, Platformer 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that focuses on exploration and classic 2D mechanics.

🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32%, Platformer 29.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Action 12.6%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D platformer that emphasizes tight controls and pixel-art environments.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Platformer 47.4%, Indie 19.4%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie adventure platformer that blends exploration with retro-inspired combat.

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 35%, Adventure 34.3%, Indie 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct love letter to 8-bit and 16-bit action games with a focus on platforming and retro aesthetics.

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 41.8%, Action 30.7%, Indie 27.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and visually distinct retro-style platformer that prioritizes precise action.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 52.3%, Action 21.9%, Indie 16.3%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the speed and momentum of classic 16-bit mascot platformers with vibrant pixel art.

Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in 'Brave Escape,' a challenging platformer demanding teamwork to conquer perilous traps and treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 60.1%, Platformer 29.5%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that requires careful movement and cooperative coordination.

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 52.8%, Platformer 25.6%, Indie 12%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused 2D platformer that rewards patience and mastery of movement.

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 49.5%, Indie 15.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 12.7%, Local Co-Op 8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern games that perfectly replicate the feel and challenge of 16-bit classics.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 64.1%, Adventure 20.8%, Action 15%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an iconic local co-op experience that emphasizes character progression and action-adventure elements.

A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 50.1%, Platformer 20.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 9.8%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer that forces players to switch between perspectives, mirroring the ingenuity of Tobe's.

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Adventure 26.6%, Action 24.8%, Indie 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that evolves through different graphical eras, paying homage to the history of the genre.

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Adventure 25%, Action 23.1%, Indie 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling retro platformer that captures the classic adventure spirit of the early 90s.

Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and leave you satisfied when your quest is complete.

Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Action 26.4%, Indie 24.5%, Platformer 22%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward indie platformer that focuses on classic adventure tropes and pixel graphics.

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: Platformer 37.8%, Adventure 23.8%, Action 22.1%, Indie 16.3%

Two Climbers embark on a journey to climb Mount Teawok, TOGETHER! This adventure requires Two Separate copies to play!

Why similar: Adventure 60.7%, Platformer 39.3%

Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.2%, Platformer 34.4%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 3.9%, Indie 3%

Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).

Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.4%, Action 24.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Indie 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that captures the simple, addictive loop of classic 16-bit titles.

Grab a friend and try to escape from the dungeons of TRISTOY in this story-driven coop-platformer.

Why similar: Action 38.3%, Adventure 33.3%, Indie 28.4%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op action-adventure platformer that focuses on the relationship between two distinct characters.

Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.3%, Platformer 30.9%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the 90s side-scrolling shooter-platformer with a focus on retro humor and action.

A precision co-op platformer where the only obstacle is falling. Bring a friend along and work together as you face the brutal challenges that await you both on this climb! Can you both make it Two the Top?

Why similar: Platformer 62.8%, Adventure 37.2%

Two Cubes is an Online Co-Op platformer where players can only touch their colour! The game requires 2 players who own the game to play!

Why similar: Platformer 49.9%, Adventure 37.3%, Indie 12.8%

Woodle Tree Adventures is an old school platform game with a catchy and unique art style! Explore a total of 6 worlds and save the lands with the magical water drops you'll find through your journey, bringing back peace and balance and finally becoming the new hero!

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Local Co-Op 27.2%, Indie 20.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 9.9%

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.4%, Platformer 25.1%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 10.4%

King ’n Knight is an arcade platform game that takes place in a medieval fantasy world. Play solo or co-op in this adventure inspired by the games of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 50.9%, Platformer 24.5%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 12.3%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: Platformer 40.2%, Action 24.3%, Adventure 21.6%, Indie 13.9%

Blink the Bulb is a 16-bit platformer composed of massive, holiday-themed realms. Explore six unique worlds, mix and match varied power ups, and stave off the nefarious Holidaemon in this throwback to games of yore.

Why similar: Adventure 32%, Action 27.7%, Indie 20.3%, Platformer 20%

Kingdom of EXPLORERS is an adventure RPG game for up to 2 players. Each player needs to explore, collect, manage shared resources to unlock new terrains, upgrade weapons to defeat the enemies, Bosses and save the Dwarves Hidden Island!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 82.2%, Adventure 17.8%

When Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil see a commercial for the new Reptar video game, they pretend that they're in a video game of their own! Toggle between beautiful 8-bit and HD art, select your favorite baby and play solo or co-op in Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, a neo-retro platformer.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.5%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 20.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Indie 7.9%

Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-era inspired, 16-bit RPG set in the magical world of Ardemia. Follow a pair of heroes as they try to unite the elements of magic, restore the Sword of Shrine, and save the world in both single player and couch/local co-op action.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 56.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Indie 12.4%

Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.

Why similar: Adventure 31.1%, Action 27%, Indie 22%, Platformer 19.9%

Inspired by the classics, UniDuni is a lighthearted puzzle platformer adventure which celebrates the bonds of friendship. Invite a friend to work together across hand-crafted levels or challenge yourself and prove your skills!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 58.7%, Platformer 22.8%, Adventure 18.6%

Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 72%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 12.8%

Frogun ENCORE is a dashing standalone expansion/sequel to indie hit FROGUN! Join now older Renata and Jake in a trek around the whole world to prevent the return of Beelzebub. ENCORE builds on FROGUN's retro PS1/N64 formula. Plus, enjoy the whole adventure in true couch co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Action 22.6%, Local Co-Op 20.6%

Metroidvania game with 2.5D graphics, single and multiplayer modes and classic game mechanics for the delight of platform and adventure games lovers as well as for you who didn't live the 80's; this is an opportunity for you to taste that classic feeling with the graphics and sound quality of today.

Why similar: Platformer 37.4%, Adventure 22.4%, Action 22.1%, Indie 18.2%

Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam! ROM included. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 53.9%, Action 17.5%, Indie 14.6%, Platformer 14%

Pitfall Planet is a couch co-op puzzle-solving adventure game set on a distant planet, where you'll need to use teamwork to complete levels and explore the caverns below! Pitfall Planet will put your friendship to the test; will both of you make it out alive?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 60.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 17.2%

Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 50.4%, Platformer 28.1%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 9.6%

Challenge yourself and master 4 Distinct worlds with 66 finely tuned level screens and climb to the top of the Steam Leaderboards in this retro pixel art speedrunning platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 43.3%, Action 20%, Adventure 18.9%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Indie 2.6%

The Two of Us is a 2D Co-op Platformer that has a strong emphasis on working together. You will be greeted with various puzzle levels where you must work in conjunction with your friend to navigate the level.

Why similar: Platformer 84.7%, Indie 15.3%

"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 59.1%, Action 23.3%, Indie 17.6%

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 57.7%, Indie 22%, Action 20.3%

An open world adventure inspired by the classics. Get lost in a wide world of precarious platforming that will take you back to a simpler time...

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Action 33.2%, Indie 29.1%

A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

Why similar: Platformer 45.2%, Action 28.1%, Adventure 26.7%

Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill

Why similar: Local Co-Op 52.5%, Action 19%, Adventure 16%, Indie 12.5%

Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Adventure 25.1%, Action 20.4%, Indie 10.2%

Battle your way through a twisted graffiti world where your prowess in puzzle solving makes the difference between life & death!

Why similar: Platformer 37.9%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 26.7%