- #1 Torico's mine quest!
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
Clean up the mine and uncover its secrets in this game inspired by classic 90s platformers!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Arcade 20.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Action 16.7%, 2D 6.9%
- #2 Burning Wall
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Nerd With Dogs
Windows
The burning wall is behind you and you will not let go, try to reach the exit by showing skill and accumulating wealth.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.7%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 18.4%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #3 The incredible friends
96% match8 user reviews0% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Sun & EyesPub: Astero
Windows
The Incredible Friends - Crazy platformer shooter where players must destroy all the dead at unusual levels
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Action 21.9%, Adventure 18.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Indie 8.3%
- #4 Dark the Dead
94% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: FadyGames
Windows
Dark the Dead is an exciting game where you take on the role of a hidden wanderer who goes to meet an elder to receive a new task. The elder's magic coins were stolen, and your main goal is to return them.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 20.3%, Adventure 17.3%, 2D 5.8%
- #5 Cyberoque
95% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
Windows
The game takes place in 2215. Suddenly terrible news has come from the outskirts of the solar system: our civilization was attacked by the alien armies. A terrible war begins, humanity is surrounded, enemy space ships press the earth's army.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.7%, Adventure 22.2%, Action 21.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Indie 7.9%
- #6 MMX
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Dnovel
Windows
Explore the mysterious dimension of MMX, spinning the whole world. Your mission is simple, send Mr. X to teleport.
Why similar: Adventure 24.2%, Action 22.5%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Indie 8.9%
- #7 L'Angolo Di Farenz - Avventure Vampiresche
93% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Vincenzo TalaricoPub: Birbone Games
Windows · Mac
"In "Avventure Vampiresche" Farenz faces morning obstacles in an epic race through Cremona at 5 o'clock in the morning! Dodge ducks, spitballs, runners, and more to close the rings in time! Get ready for a frantic and enjoyable experience!"
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Arcade 21.4%, Adventure 20.5%, Action 19.9%, 2D 5.8%
- #8 OPERATION TEMPLE
91% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Lieb
Windows
You have to take on the role of a mercenary going on a dangerous mission, you are sent to an abandoned city to restore magical totems and destroy enemy invaders.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Adventure 22%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 18.3%, 2D 5.3%
- #9 Xiaomei and the Flame Dragon's Fist
91% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: PIXEL CO., LTDPub: mebius.
Windows
The story revolves around two sisters: Xiao Mei, the master of the Flame Dragon Fist, and Xiao Ying, the master of the opposing fist, the Dark Dragon Slaying Fist, and Xiao Mei's older sister. Xiao Mei is fascinated by the power of the Dark Dragon and sets out to save her sister who has disappeared.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.8%, Arcade 25.3%, Action 23%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 3%
- #10 NAOKI
92% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: 3T Games
Windows
Naoki is an arcade platform game.help our hero to save his friends captured by a demon
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.7%, Arcade 25.3%, Action 23.2%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 2.9%
- #11 Kamodo Steve: Janitor on Fire!
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Matthew BoardPub: SleekTiki Interactive LLC
Windows
Kamodo Steve is an 2.5D action sidescroller where you play as Steve, an unwilling hero with unrealized power. Steve and his friend Shiloh team up to disrupt the sinister plans of the Robber Barons, a kabal of industrialists whose only motivations are success, power and greed.
Why similar: Adventure 30.6%, Side Scroller 30%, Action 28.5%, Indie 10.9%
- #12 NARWHAR Project Hornwhale
89% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: AB
Windows
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Adventure 24.2%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Action 22.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Indie 8.7%
- #13 Jade Guardian
87% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: FadyGames
Windows
Jade Guardian - You take on the role of an unusual guardian made from precious jade who goes on a dangerous adventure to return stolen magical signs.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Arcade 23%, Adventure 22.8%, 2D 7.8%, Action 7.3%
- #14 Wind Jumper
89% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
Wind Jumper - is a dynamic arcade game with a side view. You control a ball flying through obstacles. By keeping the ball in the air, you throw it higher or let it fall a little.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Adventure 23.1%, Arcade 21%, Action 19.7%, Indie 2.9%
- #15 HikeJam
88% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: IPurna Games
Windows
HikeJam is a survival side-scroller. Go on a challenging journey and endure the harsh trail conditions in single or multiplayer. It's now your turn to rank up and become a thru-hiker.
Why similar: Adventure 26.4%, Action 24.6%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Arcade 16%, Indie 9.5%
- #16 Moons Of Darsalon
85% matchVery Positive81% of 177 reviews2023
Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
Windows · Mac
Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37%, Arcade 18.8%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 14.8%, 2D 9.3%
- #17 Battle Cat vs Treacherous Mice
86% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: FreeAnimals_SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Battle Cat is an action platformer with saws, jumps and teleports.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Arcade 20.7%, Action 18.7%, 2D 6.3%
- #18 YUZA
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: DnovelPub: RetroScope GM
Windows
YUZA is a game about jumping and coins!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, Adventure 21.7%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 17.8%, 2D 6.1%
- #19 Time Escape : A Prototype
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Zachary R Kwiatkowski
Windows
A side-scrolling, obstacle jumping game including Twitch integration, achievements, and character customization.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42%, Arcade 28.3%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #20 Path of the Sramana
84% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: SpiritElder
Windows
‘Path of the Sramana’ is a fantasy platformer game, following a young shaman journeying through the spirit realm, as she searches for her father’s soul.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.9%, Action 32.9%, Indie 13.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #21 CRAZY GUY
82% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: NIK Studios
Windows
CRAZY GUY is the story of a space tramp who travels across worlds with the simple goal of clearing out enemies. You joined a war nomad as he explored a small cluster of enemies on a secret planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.7%, Adventure 23.3%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 19.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #22 Dead for Dread
81% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita MortiPub: Nikita Morti
Windows
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 24.7%, Adventure 24.5%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 20.1%, 2D 5.5%
- #23 Mobile Police Officer EARTH Gumble
79% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: manekineco games
Windows
■Side-scrolling belt-scrolling exhilarating action game A very, very, very difficult berserk game in which the player tries to defeat the last boss with no recovery of energy at all!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.4%, Arcade 28.5%, Action 26.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #24 Beerman
84% matchMixed76% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Lee Davidson
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Take charge of the caped deliverer and help Boston's finest foil The Society Of The Ninth over land, sea and air!
Why similar: Adventure 31.3%, Action 30.9%, Side Scroller 27%, Indie 10.8%
- #25 Outworld Patrol
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: rainstory.games
Windows
Control a space rover as you jump to avoid obstacles on a horizontally scrolling landscape while shooting down alien ships that shoot missiles from above or charge you head on. A love letter to the first game I ever played on PC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.2%, Arcade 27.6%, Action 25.3%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #26 Toto à la plage
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Totoludies
Windows
2D pixel art platform game with multiple worlds. High difficulty with a reward system that allows you to unlock game content as you progress, and an online leaderboard lets you compare your score with those of the community.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Adventure 22%, Action 21.8%, Arcade 21.2%, 2D 5.3%
- #27 Cubway
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: Armnomads LLCPub: Armnomads
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Cubway is a journey with an abstract story of lifecycle of rebirth, called Samsara. Guide the cube through the long way full of dangers and difficulties, visit many interesting and mysterious places.
Why similar: Adventure 31%, Action 29.1%, Arcade 27.8%, Indie 12.1%
- #28 BAHAMIAN BEAT DOWN
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberFOX Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Bahamian Beat Down, a Beatemup style arcade game that takes place in The Bahamas. Take control of either Twin Dragon sibling and explore may true to life locations, items, and characters inspired by authentic Bahamian culture and history as defeat the criminal organization called The Bahama Pirates.
Why similar: Action 34.9%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Arcade 17.2%, Indie 13.4%, 2D 6.8%
- #29 Rope Guy
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: GrubItGames
Windows
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 49.6%, Arcade 24.6%, Action 9.1%, 2D 8.9%, Indie 5.4%
- #30 Blade Warrior
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Image WorksPub: MIRROR Soft
Windows · Linux
The beast was present in the land, As night grew strong and set the sun to flight, So its legions made ready... Find the seven fragments held by the seven wizards in the seven towers in this DOS classic and free the world enslaved by Murk.
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Action 34.3%, Side Scroller 28.5%
- #31 Princess Maira: Initiation
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Termeno, s.r.o.
Windows
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 22.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 20.3%, 2D 7.5%
- #32 RESOURCE RECON
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Johan Games
Windows
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 25.5%, Adventure 22.7%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 19.8%, 2D 5.2%
- #33 PC Jumps
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: MrBe11
Windows
Jump across ramps and dodge obstacles to conquer increasing difficult Levels.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Arcade 22%, Adventure 21.3%, Action 21%, 2D 5.9%
- #34 Pixel Game Maker Series Stray Witch and the Ghost Train
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: KIMAMASEISAKUSYOPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
A witch who has lost her memory boards a train in an unfamiliar world and travels to recover her memories.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Adventure 22.1%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 20.5%, 2D 5.9%
- #35 BlackEye
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 175 reviews2017
Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
BlackEye is an adventure game, and its main character is the inhabitant of the world of Koyte. This mysterious world is divided into two - upper and lower ones. No one inhabitant of the upper world would voluntarily go down to the lower world. However the main character has to reach the bottom!
Why similar: Action 24.6%, Adventure 23.5%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Indie 8.4%
- #36 Dragon Blazers
70% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Sylph
Windows
want to remind you some 16bit arcade vibes? you like Toriyama style? just take a look to Dragon Blazers!! musics by the amazing David Revel!!
Why similar: Adventure 35.9%, Action 31.4%, Arcade 21%, Indie 11.7%
- #37 Throw Home
72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Montiago
Windows · Linux
(This game was created as both a proof of concept and game design showcase) A 2D action showcase for players new to video games.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.9%, Action 22%, Arcade 15.2%, Adventure 12.6%, 2D 5.1%
- #38 The Helper
73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Scout Game Studios
Windows
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 34.3%, Arcade 25.3%, Adventure 17.2%, Action 14.2%, 2D 3.8%
- #39 Chop is dish
76% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: HugePixel
Windows
Chop is dish-2d-dimensional platformer, where you conroll an angry master-chef who was lost piece of meat-it was stolen. Looking in the root of their troubles hero plunges into the mysterious world of strange creatures, which is fraught with many traps and dangers.
Why similar: Adventure 27.2%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Action 26.1%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 7.7%
- #40 Crazy indian
74% matchMixed58% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Max PedroPub: Louie Inc
Windows
Welcome to Crazy Indian! Discover an interesting world filled with traps!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Arcade 24.5%, Adventure 23.4%, Action 7.4%, 2D 6.6%
- #41 Pancho's Mission
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Chepurniy Yevgeniy
Windows
Embark on an epic journey alongside Pancho, the brave panda who has decided to save his world from the tyranny of the evil eagle and its loyal followers. Explore three unique locations — a mysterious forest, an unforgiving desert, and the eagle's cave — by completing 15 captivating levels in each.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.8%, Adventure 27%, Action 22.1%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 2.8%
- #42 LUS: Last Unit Standing
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CTRLcode
Windows
A new platform game that combines 2D style with 3D in a post apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Adventure 23.1%, Arcade 23%, Action 19.1%, 2D 5.2%
- #43 Super Sean 008: Xelar's Revenge
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: CRX Entertainment Pte. Ltd.
Windows
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 25.9%, Arcade 21.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Action 21.2%, 2D 5.9%
- #44 Wizhood: The Epic of Freedom
73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: VuthaxPub: Roar Entertainment
Windows
Wizhood:The Epic of Freedom is an action-platformer game that treats the story of king who tries to save his kingdom. People of Troburg must be saved from this trouble!
Why similar: Adventure 31.3%, Action 28.9%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Indie 11.1%, 2D 5.6%
- #45 Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade
70% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: xen-42
Windows · Linux
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.1%, Arcade 23%, Adventure 21.9%, Action 21.6%, 2D 5.9%
- #46 Ghost Jumper : Red Hoodie
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: LAYER LAB
Windows
"Survive to the end while avoiding terrifying ghosts."Ghost Jumper is a 2D action casual game where you must survive by avoiding ghosts in the Haunted Forest. Challenge your high score as a cute wolf in a red hood.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Arcade 21.8%, Adventure 21.8%, Action 21.4%, 2D 5.8%
- #47 Block Smash
76% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RoadToIndieGameDev
Windows
Choose your powerup, ball, and paddle and face off against a variety of blocks in this game inspired by Breakout!
Why similar: Arcade 44.3%, Action 29.8%, 2D 14.6%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #48 クロトピア
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: PASCAPE
Windows
"Chrotopia" is a 2D action-adventure game set in a monochrome world. As a wanderer, explore a fragmented land, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and restore lost connections to bring back color. Experience a blend of platforming and storytelling in this atmospheric journey.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.4%, Action 28.3%, 2D 10.1%, Adventure 10%, Indie 3.5%
- #49 Dark Assassin: Trial Chambers
67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Blaze Link
Windows
A quick and exciting action paced game, can you defeat the goblin lord?
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, Arcade 25.1%, Action 24.7%, 2D 10.7%, Indie 3.1%
- #50 Electrodash
75% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: EODE studio
Windows
Electrodash is a die & retry where you play as a cube that must reach the finish line by bouncing off walls strewn with obstacles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.1%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 17.1%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 2.7%
- #51 Athena's Circus
66% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Samburger360
Windows
Dodge tomatoes, smack pipes, bounce around, and brave the highwire in this FREE compilation of my newgrounds games!
Why similar: Side Scroller 49.2%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 16.2%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #52 Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
63% matchVery Positive83% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Retroware
Windows
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 42.9%, Arcade 21%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 13%, 2D 7.7%
- #53 Munkeyadbentour
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: blisnkrikz4
Windows
It’s probably a game about a monkey going on an adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.9%, Adventure 28.7%, Arcade 27.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #54 BUDUKUTUA
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gabriel David CarnezPub: GabyMakeGames
Windows
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 27.6%, Arcade 21.7%, Adventure 21.2%, Action 20.8%, 2D 5.5%
- #55 Majestic-12
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Exis Games
Windows
A game about weird little people defending the universe. Aside from being incredibly stupid-fun, Majestic-12 is a 3d action side-scroller where you take control of an elite MJ-12 commando and battle your way through secret installations and strange alien environments with your friends.
Why similar: Adventure 35.6%, Action 32.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Indie 12.6%
- #56 Cyber Chicken
71% matchMixed59% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: WHOA!Pub: Groupees Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Cyber Chicken is 2.5D adventure featuring 8', 375 pounds of cybernetic poultry as a futuristic killing machine on a quixotic mission to save the World. The game features fun combat, classic platforming, outrageous humor, rocking soundtrack and a fully upgradeable Cyber Chicken arsenal.
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Side Scroller 30%, Adventure 25.6%, Indie 11.9%
- #57 CaptainMarlene
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
In the game CaptainMarlene, you control the spacecraft shortening the danger.
Why similar: Adventure 27.9%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 18.4%, Indie 10%, Action 9.2%
- #58 Static Boy
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tristan Walter Montoya
Windows
2D Platformer Action/Adventure Game. Use space bar to jump. Use arrow keys to go left and right. Use mouse/trackpad to navigate menus. Using Xbox controller: Right joystick (up): jump. Left joystick: Left+Right.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.6%, Adventure 25.4%, Action 25.2%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #59 Extreme Real Reality HD Remix
69% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Step Dad Productions
Windows · Mac
ERRHDR is a heartfelt journey all gamers can relate to.
Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, Action 27%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Indie 10.4%, 2D 6.9%
- #60 Precision Break
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Skeeall
Windows · Mac
2D Story Based Action Platformer, face off against 6 assassins to save your sister
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 23.3%, Adventure 16.3%, 2D 6%