Games Like Zack Zero

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: Platformer 59.3%, Action 26.6%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly intense, fast-paced action experience with a focus on stylish combat mechanics.

Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Adventure 22.3%, Action 22.2%, Indie 16%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a very similar 2.5D aesthetic and focus on fast-paced, gun-toting action-platforming.

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Why similar: Platformer 71.6%, Action 20%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2.5D action-platformer that emphasizes fluid combat and agile movement.

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: Platformer 65.2%, Action 29.1%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same 2.5D perspective and exploration-heavy combat found in Zack Zero.

Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!

Why similar: Platformer 41.8%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 16%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer that focuses on fluid movement and combat in a vibrant world.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 57.1%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 17%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2.5D platformer that relies on switching between characters with unique abilities to overcome obstacles.

Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Action 26.5%, Adventure 25.7%, Indie 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that features unique traversal mechanics and combat-focused level design.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 52.7%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 14%, Indie 13%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, combo-based combat and platforming within a visually striking 2D world.

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: Platformer 51.7%, Action 26.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-style action-platformer that prioritizes speed and precision.

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.

Why similar: Platformer 71%, Action 29%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2.5D action-platformer that captures the same arcade-style challenge and combat feel.

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-adventure game that blends on-foot combat with vehicle-based platforming.

MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

Why similar: Action 29.9%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 22.4%, Platformer 20.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy platformer with a sci-fi theme that emphasizes combat and exploration.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Platformer 59.4%, Action 21.5%, Adventure 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight platforming with a deep, satisfying combat system that rewards aggressive play.

YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.

Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Adventure 25.8%, Action 22.3%, Indie 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that incorporates time-manipulation mechanics into its action-oriented gameplay.

In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!

Why similar: Platformer 44.9%, Indie 20.5%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that demands quick reflexes and precise timing.

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

Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Action 33.8%, Indie 22.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-platformer that feels like a love letter to 8-bit era mechanics.

You are Zack. Juggle balls with unique properties through platforming puzzles to a goal at the end of each stage. Help Zack fill his treasured book of stickers to unlock optional challenge levels, where you race against the timer to destroy targets as fast as possible.

Why similar: Platformer 42.6%, Indie 33%, Action 24.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that utilizes unique physics-based movement and action elements.

Skybolt Zack is a brand new fast-paced arcade gaming experience! With his Rocket Punches Zack leaps from enemy to enemy, destroying anything standing in his way! Match the colour of the enemies with the buttons on the gamepad to rid the world of Dr Kaz’s robot army!

Why similar: Platformer 69.4%, Action 21.8%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action-platformer that rewards players for maintaining high-speed combat momentum.

Unrest brews in the city of Arcadia, and a monstrous enemy approaches.

Why similar: Platformer 64.2%, Action 20.3%, Adventure 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-platformer that captures the spirit of classic 8-bit and 16-bit side-scrollers.

Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 38.1%, Adventure 21.6%, Indie 21.4%, Action 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that blends exploration with varied action-oriented segments.

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Platformer 42.1%, Action 22%, Adventure 19%, Indie 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that features extensive weapon progression and fast-paced combat.

Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.

Why similar: Platformer 40.5%, Action 22%, Indie 18.8%, Adventure 18.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that features a unique vertical descent and fast-paced platforming challenges.

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Action 34.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on intense, side-scrolling combat and fluid character animations.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 53.3%, Action 22.6%, Adventure 14%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-platformer that features multiple characters with distinct combat abilities.

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: Platformer 30.4%, Action 27%, Adventure 23.8%, Indie 18.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that blends exploration with challenging combat encounters.

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

Why similar: Platformer 44.7%, Action 22.8%, Indie 18%, Adventure 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action-platformer that focuses on simple, addictive gameplay loops.

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.

Why similar: Platformer 57.3%, Action 22%, Indie 16.2%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and tactical combat options.

Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape.

Why similar: Platformer 41.4%, Action 22.4%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that uses unique movement mechanics to create challenging action sequences.

A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.

Why similar: Platformer 53.4%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 11.9%

Mr. Bree+ is a hardcore sidescrolling adventure platformer, enriched with great visual and musical aspects. It's about 60 levels of pure challenge, revealing along the progress, the dark past events which tells the story of our hero, a householding family pig, Mr. Bree.

Why similar: Platformer 47.3%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 17.7%, Indie 17.2%

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: Platformer 38.7%, Action 33.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 13.4%

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Platformer 57.7%, Action 21.7%, Adventure 20.6%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Platformer 58.7%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 20%

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 33.8%, Indie 29.8%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Platformer 61.7%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.9%, Adventure 8.8%

Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Indie 32%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 13.7%

Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!

Why similar: Platformer 63.9%, Indie 16.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 8.6%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 55.2%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 9.6%

NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Action 33.4%, Indie 23.5%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Platformer 48.6%, Action 21.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 10.3%

In this action-adventure game, Zapper (a cricket) hops his way through six worlds in a quest to find his brother, held captive by the evil magpie queen. Dangerous traps and even more dangerous enemies await! It will take skill and timing to conquer all the worlds and survive the final showdown.

Why similar: Platformer 67.4%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 13.1%

Viktor is an action-packed sidescrolling adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. As Viktor, you will fight your way through hordes of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission.

Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 17.3%

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Platformer 39.2%, Adventure 22.3%, Action 22%, Indie 16.5%

Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.

Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 13.5%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Platformer 44.1%, Action 25.7%, Indie 16.1%, Adventure 14.1%

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 53.3%, Action 25.4%, Indie 21.3%

Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!

Why similar: Platformer 55.5%, Indie 18.1%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 11.2%

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Platformer 52%, Action 24.7%, Adventure 23.3%

You are Akane, a Kunoichi ninja secretely loving her master Goro, a noble samurai. One day Goro is kidnapped by the evil Hiromi - you have to rescue him, but it won't be an easy task!

Why similar: Platformer 59.5%, Action 18.6%, Indie 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 58.8%, Action 23.2%, Indie 18%

Help Zigloton steal an old relic on his journey to infiltrate a mysterious planet, in this challenging platformer developped and hand-animated by one person.

Why similar: Adventure 38.3%, Indie 30.4%, Platformer 23.6%, Action 7.7%

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Platformer 43.1%, Action 26.2%, Indie 19.6%, Adventure 11%

Arcade cover shooter inspired by Time Crisis, Metal Slug and 80's action heros! He's got an itchy trigger finger, some scratchy stubble, and a fondness for shooting dudes in the face. Run and gun your way through gorgeous 3D environments as you embark on a mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil.

Why similar: Action 46%, Indie 29.5%, Adventure 24.6%

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 63.5%, Action 19.4%, Indie 17.1%

Take control of Zeb in this puzzle/platformer. He is a small energy based life form from space, known as a Plazma Being. While journeying through space to his home, Zeb was surprised to find that he was being kidnapped by aliens. They took him back to their planet and unceremoniously threw him into captivity.

Why similar: Platformer 49.6%, Adventure 21.5%, Action 15%, Indie 13.9%

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: Platformer 39.6%, Adventure 25.1%, Action 20%, Indie 15.2%

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: Platformer 47.8%, Adventure 19.2%, Action 18.9%, Indie 14.1%

High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 69.6%, Action 26.5%, Indie 4%