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Ezra's Legacy is an action packed 2d platformer game inspired in classics from the 80s, with 8-bit aesthetics, great soundtrack and awesome gameplay. If you want something new and exciting, but at the same time pay homage to the classics, then Ezra's Legacy is for you!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Retro 13.7%, Old School 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

A retro-style arcade action game where you're a lone catgirl defending her house from a relentless onslaught of pests!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.

Why similar: Old School 17.1%, Retro 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 1990's 12.9%, Platformer 10.8%

Hop, skip, and jump with Lyra as she journeys back to her homeland in this retro adventure. With harp in hand, no foe is a match for Lyra and her animal friends.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, 1990's 12.1%, Old School 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

Defend humanity from a surprise attack by the mystical creatures of the world of Nnar in this high speed arcade/console style action game coming to modern and classic retro platforms.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Retro 17.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, 1990's 11.4%

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Retro 15.5%, Old School 14.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%

Deadman's Pact delivers fast-paced, arcade-style action platforming. Battle hordes of enemies, shatter crystals, and harvest souls across challenging levels. Master powerful abilities, collect unique items, and climb global leaderboards to prove your mastery!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 8.2%, PvE 7.4%

A retro-style adventure platformer game, inspired by hits of the past and featuring wonderful music created by Manami Matsumae, will take you on an eventful journey through the diverse environmental stages to encourage you to save the world of retro gaming.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Old School 15.3%, 1990's 14.3%, Retro 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12%

An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Old School 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, 1990's 9.8%

Embark on a thrilling 3D arcade action-platformer adventure in Teared. Travel through 9 challenging levels filled with epic bosses and a variety of deadly creatures. Are you ready for this epic journey?

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Old School 8.4%

The world is bound to a now-fading pulse. You must restore it. Jump, attack, and maneuver on beat with the music through handcrafted levels in this short, challenging, rhythm-based action platformer. Unlock new abilities, defeat the corruption, and then replay levels to improve your best times!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Side Scroller 19%, 2D Platformer 11%, Old School 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Super Sunny World is the ultimate love letter to the platformer greats of the 8-bit era. Jump, bump, and kick your way through 8 worlds of pixel-perfect platforming, cute characters, and exciting power-ups. Built for the NES, and for the first time playable on Steam!

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Old School 11.8%, 1990's 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.

Why similar: 1990's 21.3%, Old School 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Retro 9%

Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 8.3%

"Blade Bros Action!, presents you a new game genre "Hack n' Plataformer", is a fast paced gameplay where is a mix from hack n' slash and plataforms games, joins the retro pixel graphics, a cool soundtrack, stylish bosses, dynamic battles, swords, skills, magic elements and so forth".

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

Experience the thrilling action of Baron of Blood, a captivating 2D platformer with retro pixel art visuals. Battle your way through exhilarating levels, vanquishing monsters and ghouls along the way. Gather coins to unlock powerful items that will aid you on your epic adventure.

Why similar: Old School 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Retro 11.3%, Platformer 11.1%

KnightMan is a 2D pixel art retro style platformer. Play as KnightMan, a heroic warrior who has taken it upon himself to save the 5 realms from the clutches of evil. Traverse through 20 hand-crafted levels across 5 unique zones, each populated by a variety of enemies and hazards.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25%, Retro 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Platformer 7.5%

You play a traumatized former Special Forces war veteran who sees red when his wife is abducted. In your pursuit of revenge, you must negotiate a dangerous urban environment. Avoid hazards and deadly drops as you shoot, kick and slash through hordes of enemies in this grueling and gritty platformer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Old School 11.9%, Retro 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Astation is a digital game console that takes inspiration from the retro 999-in-1 cartridges. Dive into the world of Astation to discover a wide variety of games!

Why similar: Old School 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 1990's 14.9%, Retro 12.1%, Arcade 9.7%

A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 7.6%

Explore new worlds in Lollypop, the colorful classic action platformer! In this adventure, you’ll play as Lolly, a windup doll that mysteriously comes to life with one goal – to free the world from the evil clutches of Sugarbaby, who is tormenting the land with hordes of quirky enemies.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Retro 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Platformer 9.9%

A mega X Touhou fangame with no X again.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, 1990's 10.6%, Platformer 8%

Jump on your pogo stick and bounce, bounce, bounce! Go! Go! PogoGirl is a dynamic, cute and wholesome platformer about a girl and her pogo stick. Bounce your way through the world, collect gems and then bounce some more!

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.9%, 1990's 16.5%, Retro 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

A 2D action shooter/hack&slash set in a fantasy land where the gun is law... but so is the blade!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Old School 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.6%

Oh no, The princess has been kidnapped! Help our valiant Knight rescue the princess from the clutches of the demons in this enjoyable, but challenging, platformer game. Defeat your enemies using different weapons, and ultimately Save the Princess.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Platformer 9.7%, Linear 7.7%

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 9.3%

The land is overrun! Join Jules and Master Sir to defeat Canc’s undead army. Master your whip and unleash the sword, axe, and cross in this old-school action-platformer. Battle through 6 levels and 6 epic bosses to destroy the ultimate evil!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Linear 9.4%

Retro side-scrolling adventure!

Why similar: Retro 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Old School 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, 1990's 11.7%

A simple but challenging old-school action-platformer with a surprisingly emotional story.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, 1990's 14.1%, Old School 13.1%, Retro 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12%

Play as the ultimate ninja badass Noxi using magic, sword and shurikens to fight off an army of monsters and save your loved one. Bring Noxi to the top floor of her ruined home over dangerous terrain with athletic jumps, flips, sprints and slides

Why similar: Side Scroller 15%, Hack and Slash 14%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

When a mysterious force snatches his Grandpa into the depths of the Bamboo Forest, young Sam must master the ancient art of Bushido to bring him home. Battle a wacky cast of enemies and an even wackier cast of bamboo in this action packed 2D Adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Old School 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8.2%

Bigflo, Oli, and McFly & Carlito must find a mysterious jar of chestnut cream in a crazy 2D platform game! Switch heroes at each level, face mini-bosses, and embark on a speedrun!

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Arcade 9.9%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Retro 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Old School 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

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: Side Scroller 20.7%, Old School 16.6%, Retro 13.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Old School 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%

Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, 1990's 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Fight your way through a gauntlet of vicious enemies in this 2D action-platformer, where patience and timing is key and a single mistake can cost you everything.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.1%, PvE 8.1%

A fast-action platformer packed with beautiful pixel art and exciting variation in every level!

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.9%, Old School 12%, Retro 12%, 1990's 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

There is a trouble at the Magic University! The heart of magic has been stolen by Pastry Witches. Adventure across on a journey through a beautiful world drawn in pixel art style, buy magic wands, collect jewels and fight monsters to return the Magic Crystal.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, 1990's 12.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Old School 10.5%

Pilot the Kotel One aircraft. Survive the samozbor invasion.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, 1990's 16.3%, Old School 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%

A monochrome action platformer where the palette changes the environment around you

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, 1990's 12.7%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 10.9%

A retro-inspired top-down action game where a single mistake means instant danger. Overcome 30 relentless stages and prove a love torn apart by a spirit’s mischief.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.7%, 1990's 13.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Old School 12.7%, Arcade 12.7%

Jump, dodge, and fight against anyone who crosses your path in search of revenge. Explore 8 challenging worlds filled with danger and classic arcade action.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 9.1%

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: Side Scroller 21.4%, 1990's 14.6%, Old School 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.6%

This is a simple 2D platformer game go from left to right. Fight against gruesome undead that tries to hit you and bite you. face undead ghosts, skeletons even crawling undead. If your lucky you'll met the undead king.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.1%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 12.3%, 1990's 9.4%, Linear 8.1%

Emiko's Pledge is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of a Half Demon girl called Emiko, whose mission is to fulfill her dream of becoming the best warrior in the Demon world and also, to protect the Ettaze state from the enemies who infiltrated into the territory.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Retro 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Old School 10.6%

Upgrade your tower, place turrets and traps, defeat zombies, and collect souls to strengthen your weapons and defenses. Protect the crystal and the border of worlds at all costs!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 12.1%, Action 10.1%

Slasher platformer with RPG elements. You have to fight for the creatures of darkness against the kingdom.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.6%

Alaric's Quest: Charming 2D platformer with a medieval theme and high difficulty level. Available on Linux, Windows, and Steam Deck, compatible with keyboard, controller, and touchscreen.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Old School 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, 1990's 9.8%

Help Ms. Cream and her friends on their quest to retrieve all the stolen ice cream from the evil Juice Bunch! Venture through more than 5 different worlds in this arcade inspired game where your goal is to kick scoops and assemble ice cream cones. Aim for the high score or try to get the best time!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Retro 21.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 11.4%

Froggo Swing 'n Grapple is a side-scrolling platformer game about a little frog on an adventure to save his pet rock. Swing 'n grapple through the stages with Froggo's powerful and sticky tongue!

Why similar: Retro 17.9%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 9.1%

A pixel-art 2D action game in which four characters fight zombies. Manipulate the formation of four people, change the leading character, separate them, and conquer the stage. Collect weapons and items with everyone and aim for the goal. Enjoy the adventure of about 30 stages in all 7 areas!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, 1990's 14.9%, Old School 13.6%, Action 13%

Never Stop Rolling is a single-player 2d platformer with a heavy focus on precisely timed jumps. Players will need to navigate through spikes, cannons, and more to reach the end.

Why similar: Old School 20.9%, 2D Platformer 19%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Retro 9%

Speed your way through different levels and environments in this old-school platformer. Unlock new abilities and try to complete the levels as fast as possible. Go back to previous levels and try to beat your old score using your newfound power. Fight and defeat evil on your eternal quest.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Old School 12.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Introducing Rectangle Guy, a brand new game by The Bare Minimum Studios. Rectangle Guy (game) features Rectangle Guy (character) in this platforming adventure! With many challenging levels and exciting boss fights, there's no shortage of things to do and see in this wacky game.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Old School 13.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 12.5%

Frogatto & Friends is an action-adventure platformer game, starring a certain quixotic frog. A quiet errand run turns into a battle to fend off an invading army, and only Frogatto is foolhardy enough to sleuth out why. Can you survive the journey long enough to solve the mystery?

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Old School 16.1%, Retro 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.4%

Asterion Quest is an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer, with classic retro mechanics and linear level design. Run, jump and battle as Asterios, the Minotaur, on a quest for his lost beloved.

Why similar: Retro 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Platformer 10.3%

You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 1990's 10%, Old School 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.2%

In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 12%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action 10%