Games Like UnMetal

The first and second title in the METAL GEAR series that established the stealth action genre, as well as the basic mechanics of the series.

Why similar: Stealth 19.3%, Military 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Top-Down 9%

Why You'll Like It: These are the direct inspirations for UnMetal, offering the foundational stealth-action experience being parodied.

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

Why similar: Stealth 39.4%, Comedy 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D 8.2%, Funny 8%

Why You'll Like It: A clever 2D stealth game that focuses on creative problem-solving and hacking, matching the tactical feel of UnMetal.

OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

Why similar: 1980s 15.1%, Satire 14.7% ★, Retro 13.7%, Parody 11.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A massive love letter to 80s pop culture and gaming history that feels like a spiritual cousin to UnMetal.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Retro 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, 2D 12.5%, Funny 9.9%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled platformer features sharp, funny writing and a brilliant evolution of classic 8-bit mechanics.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Stealth 66.9%, 2D 12.6%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for 2D stealth, offering deep mechanics that reward careful planning and execution.

Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.

Why similar: Comedy 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 25.9%, Funny 11.4%, Action 9.9%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action game features a satirical tone and over-the-top humor that perfectly complements the vibe of UnMetal.

What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.

Why similar: Satire 34.9% ★, Comedy 17.4%, Parody 16.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hilarious game that serves as a meta-satire of modern gaming tropes and industry practices.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.7%, Comedy 15.6%, 2D 13.9%, Retro 13.4%, Funny 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, tongue-in-cheek tribute to 80s action movie tropes that shares the same irreverent spirit as UnMetal.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 43.4%, Retro 17.2%, Action 15%, 2D 13.7%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced 2D action game with a strong narrative focus and retro aesthetic.

Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!

Why similar: Comedy 24.3%, Funny 17.4%, Top-Down 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, 2D 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a humorous, lighthearted narrative paired with top-down action-adventure gameplay.

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.

Why similar: Comedy 51.5%, Funny 19.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 6.8%, Cold War 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: An absurdist, spy-themed comedy game that relies on the same kind of off-the-wall humor found in UnMetal.

tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!

Why similar: Old School 17.1%, Parody 17% ★, Comedy 13.9%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-commentary on game development that uses humor and bugs as a core part of the experience.

Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

Why similar: Parody 21.3% ★, Comedy 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Funny 11%, Retro 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An 80s-inspired action game that uses satire to critique corporate culture through a retro lens.

The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.4%, 2D 14.1%, Funny 9.8%, Comedy 9.6%, Top-Down 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the meticulous planning and stealth required to break out of a high-security prison.

Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.

Why similar: 1980s 37.9%, Comedy 23.3%, Stealth 9.4%, Parody 7.1% ★, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate 80s action movie parody, capturing the exact aesthetic and tone that UnMetal aims to emulate.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Stealth 42.7%, Pixel Graphics 27.1%, 2D 12.5%, Action 8.2%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical 2D stealth-action game that requires precision and creative use of the environment.

Stealth your way through the shadows and uncover a corporate conspiracy. Become a cyber-augmented agent in this gameplay-focused stealth game that brings classic sneaking to the modern era.

Why similar: Stealth 28%, Old School 22.7%, Top-Down 14.9%, Retro 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern top-down stealth game that pays homage to the classic tactical stealth genre.

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

Why similar: Satire 34.4% ★, Cold War 18.5% ★, Parody 12.8% ★, Funny 12.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure game that leans heavily into political satire and humorous storytelling.

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Stealth 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.5%, Retro 9.3%, Comedy 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic stealth game where you must eliminate targets without being detected, matching the core stealth loop of UnMetal.

A retro jump’n’run adventure based on a German film you’ve probably never heard of. Expect talking kangaroos, weird conspiracy theories, and jokes that may or may not translate. It’s meta. It’s pixelated. It’s probably not what you expected.

Why similar: Old School 20.9%, 1980s 15.1%, Retro 12.6%, Comedy 11.8%, Funny 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that captures the simple, fun spirit of 90s-era gaming.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.3%, Top-Down 14.1%, Action 8.9%, Retro 8.6%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-roguelike that features satisfying combat and a classic 2D aesthetic.

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Old School 16.2%, Retro 13.5%, Action 13%, Comedy 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style adventure platformer that feels like a classic 8-bit title brought to life.

"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Why similar: Comedy 19.1%, Satire 16.9% ★, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-styled platformer that celebrates gaming culture and internet humor.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: 1980s 34%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Retro 14.7%, Top-Down 14.6%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty 80s aesthetic and high-stakes, violent action that feels like a darker take on the era.

Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

Why similar: Parody 17.2% ★, Retro 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Funny 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-adventure game with a charming, retro pixel-art style.

Hide. Dodge flying slippers. Avoid that "ONE" uncle determined to feed you. Your mission: escape Uncle's celebration alive and unfed. This culturally rich stealth comedy follows an introverted teen fleeing the world's most persistent hospitality. Can you survive the family gathering?

Why similar: Stealth 17.8%, Comedy 12.5%, 1980s 11.3%, Funny 8.9%, Top-Down 8.4%

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Retro 18.3%, Parody 16.1% ★, Comedy 12.8%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired action game that focuses on classic arcade-style gameplay.

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: Comedy 45.6%, Funny 25.5%, Adventure 10.2%, 2D 9%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, stick-figure adventure that proves great writing and comedy are the heart of a memorable game.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: Retro 30.2%, Comedy 20.2%, Funny 15.9%, 1990's 12.6%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 80s action hero parody that defined the genre's humorous approach to violence.

Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.

Why similar: Cold War 66.5% ★, Action 28.1%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical action game that captures the spirit of 80s resistance cinema.

Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord's clutches!

Why similar: Parody 18.2% ★, Old School 17.5%, Comedy 14.4%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: 1980s 19.7%, Old School 17%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, 2D 8.5%

This is an old school comedy/satire point-and-click game set in a fictive office environment. You play as Henriksen, a regular office worker who realizes he has been treated badly by his colleagues, and sets out on a revenge spree. Features norwegian voice acting and pixel art graphics.

Why similar: Comedy 16.7%, Old School 16.4%, Satire 15% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Funny 9.5%

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Action 73.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 13%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends exploration with stealth elements in a modern take on retro design.

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: Comedy 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Retro 16.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, 2D 11.7%

Point and click comedy adventure game set during the cold war in a soviet bunker. Crack the code, feed the cat, save the world. Save the world again in the free DLC R3D STAR included in the game.

Why similar: Cold War 19.4% ★, Comedy 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Retro 16.1%, Adventure 9.6%

A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.

Why similar: Satire 31.5% ★, Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Funny 11%, Action 7.9%

After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.

Why similar: Parody 20.6% ★, Comedy 18.2%, Retro 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Inspired by stealth action from the 90’s, undertake a series of covert ops to save the world from a global terrorist threat. Experience PS generation, 3D stealth action updated with modern effects, randomly generated levels, modern equipment, and head-to-head local multiplayer.

Why similar: Stealth 26.1%, Military 20.7%, Retro 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Top-Down 8.3%

A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

Why similar: 1980s 18.3%, Old School 17.5%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.9%, Funny 27.3%, 2D 20.3%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 9.3%

Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.

Why similar: Comedy 37.6%, 2D 12%, Indie 11.1%, Action 10.4%, Funny 8.9%

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Stealth 34.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, 2D 11.5%, Action 9.5%

Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98?

Why similar: Old School 24.2%, Top-Down 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 14.2%, Action 12.2%

JUSTICE SUCKS is a stealth/action game about a killer robot vacuum cleaner on a quest for vengeance through a 90s TV universe. Stalk your prey, hack smart devices, turn them into deadly traps and consume the blood of your enemies to unleash devastating powers.

Why similar: Satire 27.3% ★, Comedy 19.7%, Stealth 16.5%, Funny 15.3%, Top-Down 8.7%

A nostalgic metroidvania adventure with insane weapons, skills, and pixel gore. Ride your BMX and blast your enemies as you discover the secrets of the Wasteland.

Why similar: Comedy 24.6%, Retro 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Funny 12.6%, 2D 9.6%

Nuclear Contingency is a top down action stealth game set during the height of the cold war.

Why similar: Action 50.3%, Stealth 28.1%, Adventure 12%, Indie 9.7%

Deadly Escape is a Survival Horror game made with pixel art graphics, inspired by survival horror games of the '90s.

Why similar: Comedy 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Retro 18.4%, Funny 14.9%, Action 12.8%

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Comedy 25.7%, Old School 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Adventure 13.1%, 2D 11.8%

Devil's Drizzle is a 2D platformer that narrates the story of a kid in pursuit of his friend, an umbrella. Brave the storm and outrun the clutches of the demonic Pazuzu in this audacious effort to save your buddy.

Why similar: Old School 27.2%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Funny 10.1%

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Parody 25.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Funny 15%, Retro 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

We at MEHSOFT are proud to present a sequel to our very first game The Underground Man. This game is a pleasure for the fans of classic video games. Experience a mix of different genres such as beat 'em up, point-and-click, platformer, and many more in a thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure.

Why similar: Satire 40.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Action-Adventure 14%, 2D 11.3%, Action 7.1%

Fuhrer in a LA is a grindhouse-styled top-down action-adventure game which takes place around 1947, unraveling the truth about the demise of the Fuhrer post World War 2.

Why similar: Satire 27.5% ★, Parody 24.5% ★, Comedy 15.7%, Top-Down 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge and are now forced to play all the games to escape the insidious cartridge spirit! 100 microgames, fun and increasing difficulty—what more do you need for an interesting adventure?

Why similar: Comedy 21.8%, Old School 20.4%, Parody 19.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Funny 9.5%

The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.

Why similar: Comedy 27.7%, Retro 21.3%, Funny 17.4%, Action 17%, Adventure 9.1%

Turnip Boy is back! This time he’s teaming up with the fearsome Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal precious valuables, battle the fuzz, and use wacky tools bought off the dark web to move further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.8%, Action-Adventure 26.4%, 2D 19.1%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 9.4%

Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!

Why similar: Retro 20.1%, Action 16%, Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Funny 12.4%

Explore an ANGRY city, meet the WORST people, and beat 'em up with STYLE! Pick your fighter, FREEZE TIME, build custom combos, and knock out your enemies, all to save the president.

Why similar: Funny 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Retro 22.7%, 2D 18.3%, Adventure 6.6%

The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.

Why similar: Retro 30.2%, Action 26%, Indie 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, 2D 10.1%