Games Like Weird Hero

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 26.2%, Action 23.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Indie 11.5%, Platformer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the comedic, fast-paced 2D cover-shooter gameplay and irreverent tone of the seed title.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 42.6%, Action 24.5%, Comedy 19.3%, Side Scroller 5.7%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines platforming and shooting with a bizarre, humorous aesthetic that matches the quirky nature of Weird Hero.

The world has gone mad and Flint Trucker must go down a long, creepy road to get back home and save his beloved Angelina. Blast your guns across different scenarios to fight hordes of ravenous beasts and bloodthirsty enemies.Will you survive?

Why similar: Action 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Comedy 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that captures the same gritty yet humorous vibe while battling through waves of enemies.

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Action 30.1%, Platformer 28.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Comedy 13%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic 2D shooter that shares the seed game's focus on stacking weird weapons and relentless arcade action.

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 17.1%, Comedy 15.4%, Shooter 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced 2D shooter features vibrant visuals and challenging boss encounters similar to the seed game's core loop.

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: Action 23.1%, Platformer 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 13%, Comedy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers over-the-top, chaotic side-scrolling action with a heavy emphasis on humor and destructive weaponry.

Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Action 35.1%, Indie 19.5%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more platforming-focused, it shares the fast-paced, arcade-style movement and vibrant 2D aesthetic.

A crazy platformer with a touch of RPG and tons of quirky but challenging things! Lovely hand-drawn-looking graphics, for a world crowded with funny creatures and bizarre weapons. Join Rufus, the antihero with broom and bucket, on his absurd journey.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.1%, Comedy 31.7%, Platformer 30.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous Metroidvania that emphasizes comedy and 2D platforming, making it a great thematic match.

Help Frank F. Franky fight the evil cardesians, zombies & robots while setting your arrested friends free. Bullshot is a run 'n gun game that tries to recover the essence of the 90s classics, such as Abuse, Contra or the Metal Slug sagas.

Why similar: Classic 24.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Comedy 14.6%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled 2D shooter focuses on classic run-and-gun mechanics and challenging platforming segments.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Action 29.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Indie 14.4%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-octane, reflex-based shooting and platforming that feels like a more polished evolution of the seed game's mechanics.

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Platformer 21.2%, Shooter 16.6%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends humorous writing with unique time-bending 2D shooting mechanics that reward creative play.

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Shooter 24.5%, Action 23.7%, Platformer 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an old-school 2D platforming and shooting experience that is both difficult and rewarding.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Action 26.2%, Platformer 25.3%, Indie 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shooter 11%

Why You'll Like It: It features physics-based 2D combat and intense boss fights that provide a similar level of challenge to the seed game.

Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer

Why similar: Action 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Indie 12.8%, Platformer 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush platformer that features cartoonish visuals and challenging, pattern-based combat.

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Action 18.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward side-scrolling shoot-'em-up that captures the classic arcade feel of the seed game.

Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.

Why similar: Action 30.6%, Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Indie 17%, Shooter 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art platformer features straightforward action and a humorous tone that fits the seed game's vibe.

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: Platformer 38.4%, Action 19.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Indie 12.3%, Comedy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it evolves into a Metroidvania, its core action-platforming and witty dialogue make it a strong recommendation.

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Platformer 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Action 12.8%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly challenging 2D boss-rush game that shares the seed game's focus on tight controls and unique enemy designs.

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

Why similar: Action 64.9%, Indie 35.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arena-style shooter that shares the seed game's focus on varied weaponry and chaotic singleplayer action.

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Comedy 28.4%, Action 18.3%, Indie 15.2%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced platformer captures a manic, humorous energy that is highly appealing to fans of quirky indie action.

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30%, Platformer 29.6%, Action 23.2%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that focuses on tight, single-screen platforming and shooting challenges.

Pizza! Giant robots! Lasers, destruction, evil cyborgs! Arcade action in a fully customizable mech with a pizzeria in its chest.

Why similar: Indie 53.3%, Action 41.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into humor and arcade-style action, providing a lighthearted experience with a unique premise.

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

Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Shooter 25.1%, Action 22.3%, Indie 11.1%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D action-platformer that balances exploration with satisfying shooting mechanics.

GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

Why similar: Action 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Indie 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused 2D platformer that rewards players for speed and efficiency in combat.

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: Comedy 29%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 20.8%, Indie 18.7%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A clever 2D action game that uses humor and unique gadgets to solve problems, much like the seed game's weird arsenal.

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Action 17%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 2D run-and-gun experience that defined the genre's chaotic and humorous style.

Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Action 25.2%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Shooter 9.5%

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 38.1%, Action 19.9%, Classic 16.8% ★, Indie 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-platformer that emphasizes momentum and combat, similar to the arcade feel of the seed game.

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Platformer 49.4%, Action 28.9%, Indie 18%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-platformer that blends exploration with simple, satisfying combat mechanics.

Pizza Hero is a unique shoot 'em up roguelike. The toppings you select affect your abilities. For example, pepperoni throws grenades while blue cheese creates a pungent perimeter.

Why similar: Action 75.6%, Indie 13.8%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Fast-Paced ULTRAKILL and DOOM like game where you are playing as the last Cameraman, who has to fight off the army of Skibidi Toilets using various weapons and cheerful music 🚽 (And little bit of pure brainrot)

Why similar: Shooter 42.8%, Action 42.1%, Indie 5.8%, Comedy 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Comedy 23.2%, Shooter 16%, Action 13.8%, 2D 3.8%

Welcome to Small Hero! This is a fast-paced, entertaining light Roguelike action survival game. You will play as a lone hero, facing off against waves of monsters. Each round is a brand-new adventure: you must shop and strengthen yourself between waves, then face more intense battle for survival!

Why similar: Indie 61.8%, 2D 22.9%, Singleplayer 15.3%

A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.

Why similar: Action 72.1%, Indie 27.9%

Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

Why similar: Action 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Platformer 20.8%, Indie 16.7%

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: Action 48.3%, Indie 25.3%, Comedy 21.4%, 2D 5%

Bust some bugs and save the world with the most average of heroes in this retro style platformer! Overcome obstacles such as killer cars, lava floors and one seriously @!&#^% off sun, tackle the horrors of the daily commute but with more fire and randomness.

Why similar: Side Scroller 40.3%, Platformer 32.1%, Action 18.4%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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: Platformer 51.3%, Action 24.1%, Indie 20.4%, 2D 4.2%

Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Comedy 25.8%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Defend your city from the appliance uprising! Play as a Rebellious Hero who is a neural networks backup file loaded into the toaster. Guns! Toaster!

Why similar: Action 40.2%, Shooter 36.4%, Comedy 20.4%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

HOLY GRAIL for DUMMIES is a colorful and absurd action-platformer about Buckethead, a hero past his prime, in a world that, let's be honest, has seen better days...

Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Action 18.4%, Comedy 14.5%, Indie 5.9%

Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 11.2%

Owinka Shooter throws you into an action packed mad-dash through an evil facility. Get ready to fight for your escape!

Why similar: Action 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 20.6%, Comedy 12.5%, Indie 6.1%

Go on a rampage in this endless arcade Boomer-Shooter! Gain the weirdest weapons and destroy all the monsters in the never-ending temple of GRUEL!

Why similar: Shooter 40.9%, Action 39%, Indie 16%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Burst Hero is a pixel roguelike shooting survival game. You can choose heroes with different abilities and use various weapons to resist a steady stream of enemies. In the battle, you can customize your build by weapons bullets and cards. Each battle will have different experiences and challenges.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.7%, Shooter 23%, Action 12.7%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 4.7%

Test both mind, body and spirit in this surreal bullet hell platformer. Plum the depths of your potato-consciousness to overcome impossible challenges in search of the elusive, tantalizing TROOF.

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Comedy 20.3%, Action 16.2%, Indie 11.2%

In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Indie 20.5%, Platformer 19.2%, Shooter 15.2%, 2D 3.7%

In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Side Scroller 24%, Comedy 19.5%, Action 15%, Indie 9.5%

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Action 37.3%, Platformer 20.8%, Indie 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, 2D 3.3%

Kill the Plumber is a challenging anti-platformer game. Play as the enemies instead of the hero for a unique new experience!

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Action 29.2%, Comedy 20%, Indie 15.1%, 2D 4.5%

A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 15.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 11.7%

Kill Fun Yeah is an online 2D platform shooter. Murder and capture your way to the top, using an ever increasing arsenal of silly weaponry and items, the powers of deflect, attract and freeze, as well as various powerups.

Why similar: Action 53%, Indie 28.6%, Platformer 18.4%

Every character plays like an entirely different action game in Contract Rush DX. Explore a world inspired by 2000's flash animation, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 14.4%, 2D 2.9%

Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Comedy 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%

Sus Virus Amogus is a sci-fi action-roguelike game. A lost scientist on an endless space station battles hostile soldiers and robots, using random weapons with unique effects to progress deeper into the station.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Platformer 21.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 13.5%, Comedy 10.5%

Super Trench Attack™ is a goofball comedy twitch-shooter based in a World War setting.

Why similar: Action 45.6%, Indie 22.5%, Comedy 22.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

FISHGUN is a chaotic fish-person shooter where you feed your sentient gun random upgrades to defeat hordes of evil fruit.

Why similar: Action 49.7%, Shooter 39.8%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Action 34.2%, Indie 17.7%

A classic style vertical scrolling-shooter. Includes 10 levels and 10 boss enemies. You will have several power-ups for weapon modification. Within each level, you will face different enemies, among which will vary from low to extreme levels of threat!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Indie 33.5%, Action 28%

Minimalistic puzzle game telling about a tricky life situation, which gets your Hero. Mysterious world and treacherous enemies. Strange laws of this weird reality. Here the help of friends is more dangerous than the attack of enemies! Welcome to NEONomicon!

Why similar: Action 35.1%, Platformer 35%, Indie 26.6%, 2D 3.3%