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"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: Robots 26.3%, 1990's 21.3%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Retro 8.9%

Battery-out is an action platformer with power routing.

Why similar: Platformer 25%, Robots 18.8%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Action 11.2%

Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a run and gun shooter with an authentic 8-bit aesthetic that takes place on the alien world of Orebody. As an orphaned battle bot, players fight their way to the Floating City of Galvanstad to confront their makers and avenge the death of their mentor.

Why similar: Platformer 25.3%, Robots 24%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Action 9.3%

In a world where machines have claimed dominion over Earth, survival means never standing still. Mechanoid throws players into a relentless battle against robotic forces across diverse and treacherous terrain where mechanical monstrosities lurk behind every corner.

Why similar: Robots 28.5%, Platformer 22.8%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Action 5.2%

Grapple to infinity as Hop! Ascend endless caves, castles & skies, dodging explosive Bombarders in this pixel-perfect vertical action-platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, 1990's 25%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Action 10.7%, Combat 6.3%

Welcome to Paragon City! DAVBOT's Home... or that's what they want you to think. Help DAVBOT Escape and finally set him free, remember the MOP Company won't let you go without a fight. Are you willing to risk everything for freedom?

Why similar: Robots 34.8%, Platformer 27.4%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Action 13%, 2D 4.9%

A robot assassin fuses with a noble mechanic. Take the role of Blister Blight as you confront your fellow rulers of Ridgescar. Repair or destroy? Wreck or Reform? The Blights await their fate!

Why similar: Robots 37.8%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Action 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!

Why similar: Robots 23%, Platformer 22.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Retro 10.1%

A fast-paced platform shooter inspired by 90s classics. Follow Robot-X on a journey to protect the city from a new danger, fight bosses and jump over pits in this retro experience.

Why similar: Robots 23%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, 1990's 15%, Sci-fi 11.6%

Play as Horus in Osiris Quest, a retro-inspired 2D platformer set in mythological Egypt. Recover Osiris’s scattered remains and defeat the evil Seth to reclaim the throne. With pixel art, tight platforming, and a 16-bit soundtrack, experience a nostalgic journey built by a solo developer.

Why similar: 1990's 31%, Platformer 28.1%, 2D Platformer 24.6%, Action 10.8%, 2D 4.6%

A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, 1990's 27.9%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action 14.2%, 2D 5.5%

In E-Elementals you will play as E-Elemental 1k7. E-Elementals are advanced bots that are tasked with doing a variety of different tests and trials. Initially the tests seem normal, but 1k7 will quickly learn the truth behind them...

Why similar: Robots 38.1%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, 2D 5.9%

Set out on a mission to stop the attacks of the tyrannical machines. Fight your way through a dystopian city and stop them. You are the city's only hope...

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Robots 23.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Action 10.8%

A high-speed auto-runner reimagined from the 2020 game jam original. Built entirely around momentum and quick reflexes, it’s designed to be the perfect pick-up-and-play game for fast 20 to 30-minute sessions.

Why similar: Platformer 30.4%, 1990's 28%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action 14.2%, 2D 5.5%

A 2D local multiplayer shooter featuring robots, where the gravity randomly changes. Up to 8 players.

Why similar: Robots 25.2%, Platformer 24.8%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Action 11%

Step into the mysterious world of Good Kitsune, a captivating Metroidvania-style adventure that follows the journey of a kabuki actor who never takes off their mask. Despite being deemed terrible at their craft by their theatre director, an extraordinary destiny awaits.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 25.7%, 1990's 22.4%, Action 12.2%, Retro 7.3%

I wanted to make a game, so I did. This game is a 2D action game, hope you enjoy it

Why similar: Robots 30.7%, Platformer 21.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Combat 6.8%

Battle through a futuristic world as Arina, a cyber-enhanced agent in a fast-paced 2D Beat'em up/Platformer Hybrid. Take down sentient cyborgs with various combos, aerial attacks, and parries. Outsmart deadly traps, uncover hidden rooms, and infiltrate the lair of an evil scientist uprising.

Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Robots 25%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Action 10.3%, 2D Platformer 7%

DIAMOND EYE is a puzzle/platforming game with an arcade/time-attack design. Make use of a diverse move set that combines attacks and mobility to overcome various obstacles and enemies. The game features a replay system that saves your best performance on each challenge.

Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, 2D Platformer 23.1%, Action 15.9%, Retro 13.1%, Combat 7.6%

Ascend through a futuristic tower in this fast-paced action platformer. Use your Yokai abilities to move swiftly in the air and pierce through your enemies to defeat them. You are the last Yokai capable of saving your people and liberating your homeland from the Selvo robot control.

Why similar: Robots 22.6%, 2D Platformer 21%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Action 8.9%

Your brain has two sides, and one of them has to break: a high-difficulty, brain-splitting game that forces single players to handle "two-player co-op" solo.

Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Robots 26.9%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Sci-fi 14.1%, 2D 5.7%

The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.

Why similar: Robots 24.4%, Platformer 19.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Retro 7.8%

This 2.5d platformer blends the nostalgia of 90s shooters with modern gameplay mechanics and graphic design. Move using the keyboard, aim and fire with the mouse, kill everything that crawls of flies, get through mazes full of deadly traps, survive battles with robotic bosses and save the Earth.

Why similar: Platformer 24.2%, Robots 21%, 1990's 17.8%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action 10.8%

Terra Earth is a 2D platformer with a mostly NES-faithful pixel art style. You can visit the six stages in any order, and the order in which you complete stages affects how the story plays out. That's basically it; it's not that complicated, so give it a shot if it seems interesting to you.

Why similar: Robots 42.5%, Platformer 29.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 7.8%, 2D 5.2%

Haywire is a randomly generated action/platformer game, set inside the world’s first fully automated department store. When the robotic staff suddenly go haywire, it’s up to you to stop the AI that powers them. Take control of a rogue ex-cop, armed with only your gun, your wit, and a few grenades.

Why similar: Robots 36.2%, Platformer 27.1%, Action 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

Inspired by games like Contra and Turrican, Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action game with lots of shooting, swimming, and rolling. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Fight for pig freedom!

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Robots 21.1%, 1990's 19.8%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action 7.8%

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Little Hero Adventure, an exciting 2D platformer game. Explore diverse levels, battle enemies, overcome traps, and collect berries to help your village.

Why similar: 1990's 31.8%, Platformer 31.6%, 2D Platformer 22.6%, Combat 9.3%, 2D 3.7%

Your crew aboard the Pilfered Liberty has been abducted by pirates! Shoot through hordes of aliens while avoiding traps and drops to rescue your crew in this action-packed 2D platformer. They’re relying on you, Captain. Can you save them all?

Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Action 9.9%, Combat 9.6%

"KOKORONULL" is a hardcore action game that adds the element of "slipperiness" to the usual platform action gameplay. Conquering all 20 stages is an impressive achievement.

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, 2D Platformer 26%, 1990's 14.3%, Retro 12.4%, Action 7.7%

A quirky retro platformer where an ordinary office worker sets out to win the princess's heart. Explore 70 stages across 3 unique worlds, collect keys and stars, earn coins, upgrade weapons, and unlock new characters.

Why similar: 1990's 30.5%, Platformer 28.8%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Action 8.7%, 2D 5.7%

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

Why similar: Robots 24.3%, Platformer 16.4%, 1990's 15.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%

Fight your way through zombified robots, slime creatures, and a multitude of other enemies & bosses, as well as a plethora of levels, secrets & easter eggs to discover, collectible gems to... well... collect, as well as characters & dogs to talk to.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Robots 23.4%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Action 14.7%, Retro 10.6%

An arcade action plateforme game

Why similar: Platformer 36%, 2D Platformer 25%, Action 17.2%, Retro 14.2%, 2D 6.4%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Sci-fi 22.5%, Retro 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action 11.4%

Fiery action platformer heavily inspired by the Mega Man X series, focused on fast and fluid movement and combat. Jump, dash, shoot and swing to stop mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project."

Why similar: Robots 28.1%, Platformer 20.9%, Sci-fi 14.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Retro 8.3%

A massive underground warehouse has turned into a hostile organism. Every part of it is hunting you. To survive in this action 2D platformer, follow three main rules: run, shoot, think! And find the one behind it all.

Why similar: Robots 34.4%, Platformer 22%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Action 6.3%

Leaping, smashing, scorching, and exploding its way into your collection! Little Samson—the rarest and most coveted game of the 8-bit era—arrives on modern systems for everyone to enjoy!

Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, 1990's 26.7%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Retro 12.4%, Action 7.5%

An crazy platformer where every thing you collect can have a an impact on the game.

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, 2D Platformer 26.1%, 1990's 22.1%, Retro 12%, Action 11.4%

The long awaited sequel to Fury of the Furries is here. The 1993 Amiga & PC platform game is back on PC, with larger levels, more challenges, 25% more pixels, more bosses, an much much more bonuses.

Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, 2D Platformer 25.6%, 1990's 15.6%, Retro 14.3%, Action 10.5%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Robots 31.3%, Platformer 24.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Crash Cleaner is a 2D platformer where you run and double jump around 40 levels collecting wires, spraying viruses, and avoiding horrible death from said viruses. You play as a character inside a crashed server trying to remove the viruses that crashed the server.

Why similar: Platformer 32%, 2D Platformer 31.3%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action 15.1%, 2D 4.6%

You've died and landed in purgatory, your options? Unending suffering or finding a way back to your world.

Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, 2D Platformer 26.7%, Action 17%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 6.6%

In a future where humanity has vanished, machines maintain vast underground complexes under the command of artificial intelligences. You are a unit activated to deliver a mysterious payload. Face hostile systems, precision challenges, and uncover the forgotten purpose of your existence.

Why similar: Robots 27.8%, Platformer 25.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Action 11.7%

It is a tension survival platform machine at the same time, and it is a nervous survival platform machine that avoid obstacles falling from the sky.Yellow and blue lizard is manipulated with different keys, and concentration speed and concentration is required.

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, 1990's 32.4%, 2D Platformer 24.7%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!

Why similar: Robots 23.4%, Platformer 17.2%, 1990's 17.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Sci-fi 11.8%

This is a game where you have to solve in unusual ways to collect all the coins in each level.

Why similar: Platformer 35.6%, 2D Platformer 25.5%, Action 16.8%, Retro 14.6%, 2D 6.4%

You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.

Why similar: Platformer 45.5%, Robots 24.9%, Action 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%, 2D 3.2%

you just climbed out of the machine only to realize it's a lot bigger then you imagined, you meet an older gummy that seems familiar, there are enemies trying to track you down, find collectibles, use the furnaces to melt the robots and consume the gummy bear enemies.

Why similar: Robots 40.4%, Platformer 31.2%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

90s style platformer with a completely unique attack system. Slash your way through 8 stages of pure skills-based platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 29%, 1990's 19.8%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Action 12.8%, Retro 7.2%

MURI is a DOS-style shooter from Remar Games and Ludosity. Features PC Speaker sound and 16-color EGA graphics.

Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Retro 18.5%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Action 11.5%

Use your powerful punches to defeat alien invaders in this side-scrolling action platformer.

Why similar: Robots 48.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action 7.6%

Electronic World Z is a 2D Challenging Platform game based on the story of a Robot called DGIN TV whose mission is to collect all of the Electronic components required to reinstate the Giant Power Generator device in "Z" Power Station.

Why similar: Robots 35.1%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Retro 10.6%

Take control of a robotic parasite caught in a massive conflict between man and machine. Use your unique abilities to solve puzzles, outsmart enemies, and uncover the conspiracy behind your own creation.

Why similar: Robots 34.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Retro 10.5%

A Small Robot Story is an adventure-platformer where you play as Rae, a small robot who activates and has no idea why. So you need to set out and find out what's up! With a heavy emphasis on story, A Small Robot Story will take you through forests, factories, caves, laboratories, and more.

Why similar: Robots 45.4%, Platformer 33.2%, Retro 15.2%, 2D 6.2%

Mika's Battle S 2 is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of Mika, the Sunshineland warrior, who has been assigned with a special task, that is, to rescue Sayuri, the Sunshineland Intelligence Department officer, who was imprisoned by the enemies.

Why similar: Robots 24.2%, Platformer 18.6%, Sci-fi 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

The world is depending on you, Ninja! Powerful machines have traveled through time to destroy all of humanity! Equipped with your bo staff, your javelin, and your wits, you must take the machines head on, utilizing any and all futuristic technology you can find along the way.

Why similar: Robots 35.8%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Saving Princess of Mars is an Old School Pixel Art Humoristic Story Driven Light Platformer. Main protagonist is lumberjack Jack from Earth who spawns on Mars where he finds locked up beautiful Princess of Mars and chooses to save her... But that is just the beginning of his journey!

Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, 1990's 23.6%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Action 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%

An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.

Why similar: Robots 30.8%, Platformer 28%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Retro 11.3%, Action 7.3%

Inspired by the masterpieces of the past, Knight Brawler is a nostalgic 2D platformer that combines thrilling action with vintage game play.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, 1990's 16.9%, Action 13.6%, Retro 13.6%

Gelatinous is a platforming adventure with deep roots in games like Mega Man, Metroid, Castlevania, and other classics.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, 2D Platformer 26.1%, 1990's 18.9%, Action 10.8%, Retro 7.4%