Games Like When I Was Young

Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Action 22.5%, Adventure 19.4%, Indie 13.5%, Difficult 12.3%

2D platformer with a gray morality, where there is no clear division into good and evil... Destroy hordes of enemies in the name of freedom, participate in a democratic crusade, fighting for the freedom and independence of Vietnam.

Why similar: Action 29.2%, War 15.9%, Historical 15.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Wargame 8.2%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Action 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Indie 11%, Adventure 10.7%, Difficult 10.3%

Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.

Why similar: Indie 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Retro 16.4%, 2D 4.7%

PunjiVR is an unforgiving tactical shooter set during the Vietnam War. It experiments with and takes full advantage of the VR medium, including unique features like: Physics-based movement (climbing, crawling, running), a unique inventory system, ballistics, physics-based gunplay, and so much more.

Why similar: Cold War 35.9% ★, Military 18.4%, War 16.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Action 11.5%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Difficult 21.4%, Adventure 15.6%, 2D 3.7%

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 39.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Action 17.2%, Adventure 15.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Indie 10%

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Indie 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Adventure 13.1%

Dark Side of War is a hardcore shooter game where players take on the role of a soldier during World War II and clear out enemy bases using every bullet wisely. The game offers diverse levels with unique designs and atmospheric soundtracks to create a realistic war atmosphere.

Why similar: Military 26.1%, Historical 24.8%, Action 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 7.8%

Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Indie 19.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 9.3%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Indie 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Platformer 12.2%, Retro 9.2%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Difficult 18.9%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Adventure 21.9%, Action 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Indie 8.7%, Retro 7.2%

Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

Why similar: Action 45.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Retro 9.7%, 2D 9.5%, Indie 8.5%

One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries.

Why similar: Action 17.1%, Adventure 15.7%, Historical 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Indie 10.2%

ARCADE-ACTION WWII air combat -Player takes on the role of the two pilots, Jack and Amelia, as they attempt to take down Nazi aerial menace across a rich campaign of missions, each with numerous objectives and enemies as well as side objectives.

Why similar: Military 19.1%, War 18.9%, Historical 15%, Action 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Military 24.4%, War 23.5%, Action 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Indie 8.8%

Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.

Why similar: Adventure 29%, Indie 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Difficult 9%, Platformer 7.8%

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: Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Action 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Platformer 9.7%, Difficult 9.5%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Action 21.9%, Adventure 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Indie 12.3%, Platformer 12%

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: Action 25.1%, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Platformer 6.8%

The enemies are close, would you dare to join the Squadron? Tweak planes in a 1st person mechanic mode, set the clouds on fire in aerial fights sim and discover extra missions in an open world of RAF Base. Enjoy a gameplay based on a real history and become the Ace of Sky.

Why similar: Action 26.7%, Historical 16.6%, Indie 14.8%, War 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

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: Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Action 22.7%, Indie 15%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 8.6%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Action 17.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

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: Action 19%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%

Rot Gut is an action packed platformer set in America’s 1920’s Prohibition era. You take control of an agent who, to uncover their mysteries, goes on a mission to fight the city’s underground armed to the teeth organizations.

Why similar: Action 23.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D 10.9%

HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Action 29%, Military 21.3%, Indie 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Platformer 9.9%

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Cold War 29.2% ★, Military 15.5%, War 14.3%, Historical 13.9%, Wargame 12%

VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

Why similar: Action 28.3%, Adventure 25.4%, Indie 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Difficult 5.6%

Assume duties of a soldier involved in numerous battles and skirmishes with fast advancing German war machine. Go to battle on foot, driving armored vehicles, or flying an airplane. Use weapons not featured in any other game and feel a good, nostalgic climate of the production like MOHAA or COD.

Why similar: Historical 18.6%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Wargame 13.7%, War 13.4%

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: Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Indie 9.2%

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Action 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Indie 7.5%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Action 22.4%, Adventure 20.8%, Indie 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Difficult 9%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Action 24.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Difficult 7.6%

Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

Why similar: Action 27.2%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 11.2%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Platformer 16.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Indie 13.6%, Retro 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!

Why similar: Military 29.9%, War 26.1%, Action 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 6.9%

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: Action 17.2%, Difficult 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Indie 12.7%

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a choice driven, narrative game that brings players into the brooding world of a nation on the verge of collapse. Play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist, and make life and death decisions as you survive the gritty streets of Iran in the late 1970’s.

Why similar: Historical 27%, Adventure 20.9%, Action 18.1%, Indie 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?

Why similar: Adventure 35.9%, Indie 23.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Adventure 25.3%, Action 20.7%, Indie 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Platformer 9.8%

Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.

Why similar: Historical 27.6%, War 21.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Atmospheric 6%

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Action 27.8%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 16%, Historical 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

A side-scrolling action shooter where you push through enemy lines, switching between handgun, machine gun, shotgun, and sniper rifle. Weapon choice and reload timing can mean the difference between life and death. No extra lives. No continues. One life to conquer the battlefield.

Why similar: Military 20.2%, Action 16.1%, Difficult 14.4%, Wargame 13.5%, War 12.5%

Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!

Why similar: Action 18.6%, Adventure 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Indie 11.2%

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Action 20.8%, Indie 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 6.2%

Agent Murphy: Hardcore pixel platformer shooter with unlimited pistol, MP5, shotgun, and grenades. Navigate 20 levels, battle random enemies, and face epic bosses with a clockwork soundtrack.

Why similar: Action 23.8%, Adventure 20.5%, Platformer 15.3%, Indie 13.2%, Retro 11%

Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.

Why similar: Difficult 31%, Pixel Graphics 26.8%, 2D 16.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Exploration 9.7%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Action 23.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 7.3%

A super high difficulty, fantastical 2D action platformer complete with an expansive original soundtrack. 20+ Levels. Multiple playable characters. Rich lore. BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer is Act One in a timeless tale of loss and redemption.

Why similar: Action 48.2%, Indie 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Difficult 7.2%, Platformer 5.2%

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Action 41%, Adventure 34.7%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Retro 5.8%

Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.

Why similar: Difficult 19.3%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.

Why similar: Historical 23.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 18.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Indie 11.7%

Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!

Why similar: Historical 45.1%, Indie 13.9%, 2D 12.8%, Platformer 7.1%, Story Rich 5.6%

Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Action 17.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Indie 10.8%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Difficult 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Action 14.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 11.1%

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Difficult 22.5%, Action 19.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 10.9%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Action 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Indie 11.8%, Retro 10.9%, Difficult 10.3%

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: Action 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Indie 12.9%