- #1 Trip to Vinelands
97% matchVery Positive85% of 1,255 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it shares the same core arcade mechanics and minimalist retro aesthetic.
- #2 TTV3
96% matchVery Positive85% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
TTV3 is the third volume of the retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame series Trip to Vinelands
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.1%, Psychedelic 13.4%, Noir 9.9%, Retro 9.6%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the series' tradition of fast-paced, hardcore maze navigation.
- #3 TTV4
96% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
TTV4 is the latest volume of the retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame series Trip to Vinelands.
Why similar: Psychedelic 36%, Arcade 13.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Puzzle 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry further evolves the series' psychedelic arcade action with modern polish.
- #4 oO
95% matchVery Positive89% of 967 reviews2015
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
"oO" is a hardcore minimal arcade game.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.1%, Psychedelic 15.5%, Precision Platformer 15.5%, Difficult 13.8%, Side Scroller 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade game that demands extreme precision and quick reflexes.
- #5 Super Hexagon
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,964 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Difficult 34.6%, Fast-Paced 33.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Psychedelic 7.9%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in fast-paced, psychedelic, and rhythm-based arcade difficulty that mirrors the intensity of TTV2.
- #6 Velocibox
94% matchVery Positive88% of 639 reviews2014
Dev: Shawn Beck
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Velocibox is a twitch-heavy action game crafted for the hardcore audience.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 48.4%, Difficult 27%, Action 8.8%, Indie 8.1%, Arcade 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, high-speed twitch-action game that captures the same 'hardcore' feel as the TTV series.
- #7 Downwell
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Precision Platformer 26.8%, Fast-Paced 18%, Difficult 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, fast-paced roguelike that emphasizes vertical movement and high-difficulty combat.
- #8 QUICKERFLAK
92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,787 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.
Why similar: Psychedelic 32.1%, Retro 19%, Roguelite 13.5%, Minimalist 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, retro-styled arcade shooter that focuses on rapid-fire action and high difficulty.
- #9 UBERMOSH:OMEGA
91% matchVery Positive90% of 480 reviews2019
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
UBERMOSH:OMEGA, the apex of Walter Machado's Cult Classic series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.3%, Psychedelic 14.5%, Retro 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, arcade-style action game that shares the retro, pixel-art intensity of the TTV series.
- #10 Hell is Other Demons
91% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelike 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Retro 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, bullet-hell roguelike that matches the fast-paced, difficult nature of TTV2.
- #11 WARPZONE DRIFTER
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 126 reviews2018
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Breakless drifter retro-hardcore arcade game, made by the same creator of the UBERMOSH series.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33%, Retro 15.6%, Arcade 12%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style action game that emphasizes quick movement and retro visuals.
- #12 Electronic Super Joy
89% matchVery Positive90% of 3,293 reviews2013
Dev: Michael Todd GamesPub: 2&30 Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.
Why similar: Difficult 36.3%, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a vibrant, psychedelic aesthetic with challenging, fast-paced platforming mechanics.
- #13 LUFTRAUSERS
89% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.6%, Arcade 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Retro 12.7%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that features intense, fast-paced combat and a distinct retro visual identity.
- #14 VVVVVV
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,401 reviews2010
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Retro 13.9%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic retro-platformer known for its high difficulty and unique gravity-flipping mechanics.
- #15 Castle of no Escape 2
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Retro 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-roguelike that features procedural generation and challenging maze-like exploration.
- #16 FLATLAND Vol.1
86% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: kyuu FujisakiPub: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced hardcore platformer featuring hand-crafted levels and lightning-fast respawns. Help Square survive his journey to the depths of Flatland, a minimalist neon-style 2D world. Run, jump, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Psychedelic 18.7%, Precision Platformer 17.8%, Fast-Paced 16.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced precision platformer that emphasizes unforgiving difficulty.
- #17 OLDTV
85% matchVery Positive95% of 5,449 reviews2017
Dev: Creability
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Can you think twice in under a second?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 50.4%, Difficult 24.9%, Psychedelic 6.9%, Indie 5.8%, Puzzle 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-themed arcade game that tests your reflexes and pattern recognition.
- #18 ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: deadworld games
Windows
ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID is a a fast-paced arcade game with bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.8%, Precision Platformer 18%, Difficult 14.8%, Psychedelic 11%, Retro 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, fast-paced precision platformer that shares the psychedelic and unforgiving nature of the seed game.
- #19 Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior
84% matchMixed60% of 443 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Retro 19.3%, Difficult 18.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Arcade 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that blends arcade combat with challenging platforming.
- #20 Trianguluv
84% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Bohdan Taraba
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dodge. Drift. Dance through danger.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26%, Precision Platformer 15.9%, Difficult 15.2%, Arcade 10%, Retro 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-action game that focuses on difficult, reflex-based gameplay.
- #21 Volgarr the Viking II
81% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.5%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Arcade 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, retro-inspired arcade platformer that rewards precision and mastery of mechanics.
- #22 Bleed 2
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Arcade 29.1%, Action 26.3%, Indie 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, 2D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic, fast-paced action game that focuses on arcade-style combat and high-difficulty boss encounters.
- #23 FOTONICA
82% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2014
Dev: Santa Ragione
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments.FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.7%, Psychedelic 19.7%, Precision Platformer 15.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Minimalist 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed first-person runner that captures the same 'flow state' as TTV2.
- #24 Neon Hardcore
83% matchMixed63% of 208 reviews2017
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 23%
"Neon Hardcore" - this is a game that makes you freak out the player after each death of the player character. You need to manage the green cube and get to another green reference point. But it is very difficult, as the player interfere with the rotating saws and others obstacles red color.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.9%, Difficult 16%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action 11.3%, Indie 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D action game that uses vibrant neon visuals to create a challenging arcade experience.
- #25 Thumper
79% matchVery Positive92% of 4,345 reviews2016
Dev: Drool
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.
Why similar: Psychedelic 32%, Fast-Paced 26.9%, Difficult 19.1%, Action 5.9%, Arcade 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that provides a deeply psychedelic and intense sensory experience.
- #26 Super Dungeon Boy
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that offers a challenging, single-player experience similar to classic arcade titles.
- #27 One Finger Death Punch
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,332 reviews2014
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 64.7%, Action 10.4%, Difficult 9.7%, Indie 6.1%, Arcade 6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, fast-paced arcade experience that distills action down to its most reflex-heavy components.
- #28 BLOODSAINT
77% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
"BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close."
Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.7%, Retro 18.7%, Difficult 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Roguelike 6%
- #29 QUICKERFLAK 2
77% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Minimalist 11.3%, Roguelike 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #30 Color Symphony 2
80% matchVery Positive88% of 69 reviews2015
Dev: REMIMORY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Color Symphony 2 is a puzzle action platformer that utilizes the ambiguity of color. Try to eliminate obstacles or find new paths by using color!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses color-based mechanics to create challenging, fast-paced levels.
- #31 UBERMOSH Vol.5
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,275 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33%, Difficult 14.7%, Retro 14.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #32 222 Hearts
79% matchVery Positive83% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: REMIMORY
Windows · Mac · Linux
‘222 Hearts’ is an action platformer that utilizes the dash skill.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A casual yet challenging 2D platformer that shares the indie, retro-pixel aesthetic of TTV2.
- #33 Bat to Bed
73% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Brothers Make Games
Windows · Mac
A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.9%, Difficult 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 10.3%, Action 7.7%
- #34 Dungeon Escape
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 910 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.6%, Difficult 18.7%, Retro 15.8%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Arcade 6.5%
- #35 UBERMOSH:BLACK
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,225 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Difficult 11.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #36 QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD
74% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD is the standalone "pretty hard" expansion of the retro-hardcore minigame QUICKERFLAK.
Why similar: Retro 20.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Minimalist 8.6%
- #37 Cave Crawler 2
72% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.6%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 7.5%, Stylized 6.6%
- #38 Ball laB
76% matchMixed65% of 873 reviews2018
Dev: Viktor Yurchuk
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.3%, Difficult 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 9.6%
- #39 aMAZE 2
74% matchVery Positive85% of 944 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
aMAZE 2 is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28%, Difficult 18.6%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Retro 13.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #40 VVVVV
75% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.4%, Action 15.7%, Indie 12.5%, Difficult 11%, Side Scroller 10.4%
- #41 Triple Take
71% matchVery Positive92% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: FlyAway StudiosPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
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 24%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Retro 16.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #42 Devious Dungeon
71% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #43 Ninja Stealth 2
73% matchMixed70% of 695 reviews2017
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ninja Stealth 2 is the sequel of Ninja Stealth - A.I. Revolution, now as a RPG with more puzzles than sensors.
Why similar: Difficult 34.6%, Retro 16%, Puzzle 14.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Indie 8.5%
- #44 TRUFFLE
69% matchVery Positive89% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Ethan RobichauxPub: Vultive Entertainment
Windows
TRUFFLE is a minimalist puzzle maze game where touching the walls kills you instantly. It is a high difficulty, patience testing, dexterity game.
Why similar: Difficult 32.3%, Puzzle 14.4%, Minimalist 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Stylized 7.8%
- #45 Toree 2
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,074 reviews2021
Dev: Siactro
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
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: Precision Platformer 34.5%, Psychedelic 32.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 9.1%, Stylized 7.7%
- #46 Through the Mirror
72% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: Cleiton OliveiraPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A hard, mind bending platformer based on imagination and quick reflexes.
Why similar: Difficult 25.6%, Minimalist 15.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Puzzle 14%, Action 12.8%
- #47 Venture Kid
71% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2018
Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Retro 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Action 22.2%, Indie 16.4%, 2D 5.9%
- #48 JUMPGRID
70% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2019
Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deftly teleport your way through a cosmic obstacle course in this white-knuckle arcade dodge-em-up!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.6%, Difficult 18.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 9.8%, Minimalist 8.5%
- #49 Polyroll
70% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 16.7%, Difficult 14%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #50 UBERMOSH Vol.3
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,209 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.8%, Retro 14%, Arcade 11.9%, Difficult 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #51 Post Void
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,026 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.9%, Psychedelic 26.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #52 UBERMOSH:WRAITH
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,176 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
UBERMOSH:WRAITH is the fourth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.9%, Retro 14.6%, Difficult 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #53 GONNER2
70% matchMixed69% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 18.2%, Psychedelic 16.9%, Difficult 16.5%, Action 9.2%
- #54 Devious Dungeon 2
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, Difficult 25.7%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #55 Putrefaction 2: Void Walker
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 379 reviews2017
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 43.1%, Action 21.8%, Difficult 19.6%, Indie 11.2%, Atmospheric 4.2%
- #56 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 729 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Difficult 36%, Arcade 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action 8.4%
- #57 IN-VERT: Definitive Edition
67% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2018
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This is a short hardcore enthralling puzzle-platform game about a lonely robot, which tries to find his master. To go all the way you'll have to look for the master in two dimensions at the same time. Parallel world module will help to overcome any obstacles!
Why similar: Difficult 21.4%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%
- #58 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
62% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Benji
Windows · Linux
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Action 21.2%, Puzzle 20%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Retro 13.3%
- #59 LOVE 2: kuso
66% matchVery Positive96% of 216 reviews2017
Dev: Fred Wood
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
kuso is the sequel to LOVE, and is a challenging yet fair platformer with a simple aesthetic. You have the ability to run, jump, and leave your own checkpoint. Make your way through acid, long jumps, disappearing platforms, bouncers, giant saws, and much more in this dreadful mechanical world.
Why similar: Action 52%, Indie 48%