Games Like Zenith Into Maronarium

Run, jump, and shoot your way through a world of biomechanical toys to recover a stolen magic pendulum in a frantic, old-school run-and-gun game. Take on bosses, collect power-ups, and save the kingdom as a tough action hero!

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Arcade 11.2%, 1990's 8.5%, Old School 6.5%

Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, Old School 14.8%, Gore 10.8%, 1990's 10.6%, Violent 7.8%

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 20.8%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1990's 15.2%, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 8.9%

“Kawaii is Justice!” Snappy to play, satisfyingly challenging! A retro-cute 2D action platformer starring a clumsy little witch, adorable bunny plushies, and one huge conspiracy!

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, 1990's 14.5%, Old School 11.4%, Action 9.1%

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 31%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 8.6%, Platformer 6.2%

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%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, 1990's 15.9%, Old School 12.3%, Action 11%

2D Platformer Action/Adventure Game. Use space bar to jump. Use arrow keys to go left and right. Use mouse/trackpad to navigate menus. Using Xbox controller: Right joystick (up): jump. Left joystick: Left+Right.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, 2D Platformer 21%, 1990's 16.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 11.3%

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 25.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Old School 12.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 10.5%

Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, Gore 12.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Violent 8%

Recover your stolen VAMPIRE MECHA POWER CHASSIS suits from 6 deadly monsters sent by your brother, Dark Moth. Toggle through elemental suits and custom Blaster configurations in this punishing retro 8-bit shooter. Earn mobility upgrades from the Reaper and collect what was stolen from you. GO!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Old School 13.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Adventure 10.2%

Embark on a haunting journey through a shadowy world in this atmospheric 2D platformer, drawing inspiration from classics like Oddworld, as well as modern games such as Limbo.

Why similar: 1990's 15.7%, Gore 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Violent 12.1%, Arcade 10.4%

Fight against a sect planning terrorist attacks in this side-scrolling shooter.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 11.2%, Shooter 9%

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 24.2%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Arcade 15.9%, 1990's 13.7%, Platformer 5.4%

A challenging old-school action-platformer inspired by classic 8-bit and 16-bit adventures. Master your whip, fight through 6 levels and defeat 6 deadly bosses!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 7.8%, Linear 7.2%

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 26.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Arcade 13.9%, 1990's 11.6%, Old School 10.8%

Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.

Why similar: Side Scroller 33%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Platformer 6.6%

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 22.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Arcade 13.8%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 8.8%

Yui Tui is a 2D Platform Action game where Yako, the protector of the island, has been assigned to eliminate the enemies who infiltrated the island with an intention of ruling over it.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Old School 11.3%, Gore 10.8%, Arcade 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 26.3%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 8.6%, Linear 6%

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

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, 1990's 14.1%, Old School 10.1%, Adventure 9.8%

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

Why similar: 1990's 25.9%, Old School 19.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Naoki is an arcade platform game.help our hero to save his friends captured by a demon

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.7%, 1990's 19.5%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Run, shoot, and destroy hordes of mutants in the definitive Thunder Hoop collection. Take on Professor Genbreak’s bio-monsters in two explosive retro platformers, for an authentic ’90s arcade experience!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, 1990's 14.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 11.2%

The greedy Rat King has sealed the God of Cheese away, and it's up to Vinny, a heroic little mouse, to return peace to the land! Run, jump, dive, and roll through 4 unique worlds in this classic platforming adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.4%, Platformer 6.3%

A modern take on run-and-gun platformers inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Explore hostile alien worlds, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, return stronger to uncover new secrets and battle colossal bosses in relentless arcade action.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, 1990's 8.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Gore 7.9%

Challenging and rewarding gameplay, crisp pixelart graphics, and very crunchy audio. A tiny game for ginormous gamers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, 1990's 16%, Old School 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%

Fight through the monster-infested darkness on Mars. Every death alters your DNA, granting power at a steep price. Upgrade weapons, uncover secrets, and choose your fate in this pixel-art horror with dark humor.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, 1990's 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Old School 8.7%, Shooter 8.3%

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 30.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 10.2%, Old School 6.9%

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 19.1%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, 1990's 17.8%, Old School 16%, Arcade 12.6%

Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.

Why similar: Side Scroller 40.6%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 5.3%

You are Wiloo, and a lonely alien known as Dr. ETvaldo has kidnapped your dog! Now only you can save your best friend! This game is the Deluxe version of "WILOO" and "Super Wiloo Demake," rebuilt using current codebase, featuring updated pixelated graphics and many improvements!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.4%, Old School 17.2%, 1990's 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Help Terry Poorflyer escape an island ruled by evil crabs! Inspired by retro side-scrolling platformers, Terry Poorflyer adds own "stomp" flair to it, handled by physics engine more advanced than in HL3! (or, at least at the time this description has been written)

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.3%, Old School 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%

Serious Breakdown is a platformer, in the role of a robot, you need to clean up the levels as much as possible and get the necessary parts. Learn to dodge or kill enemies. At the end of the path, you will need to defeat the main villain of this universe.

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 7.1%, Platformer 7%

This game is a 2D shooting action title focused solely on boss battles. You cannot attack on your own! Enemies fire both “red” and “blue” bullets. You must instantly identify the “blue” bullets, catch them, and fire them back. Can you defeat the monsters?

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Old School 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Shooter 11.6%

"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: 2D Platformer 20.9%, 1990's 17.5%, Old School 14.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Side Scroller 9.6%

Rise from the grave and reclaim what was lost. Explore a Metroidvania world, piece yourself back together, and unleash the true power of the Ex-Master. Death is not the end.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 9.5%, Platformer 6.1%

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: 1990's 18.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Old School 16.2%, Arcade 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%

CYNOROID FORSAKEN is a free aim platformer that uses the mouse to aim and It is a free aim platformer where you aim with the mouse and move with the WASD keys. With multiple weapons, a laser chainsaw that can be used by right-clicking, and the ability to eat enemy carcasses.

Why similar: 1990's 21.7%, Old School 17%, Shooter 11%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action 9.2%

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 25.2%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, 1990's 14.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Old School 10.2%

Traverse colorful environments, battle strange animals and master the power of your suitcases to... get to work on time? Play as salaryman Takeshi Shi as you hurry to catch the bus to the office!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.5%, Old School 9.2%

A back-to-basics retro platformer! Waking up alone in a mysterious laboratory, Coraroc must make his way through colorful stages and dastardly enemies to rescue his friends. Can you help Coraroc defeat the Pacicap menace?

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 23%, 1990's 17.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

The 7th Sign Project is a classic 2D-platformer action game inspired by Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller games. Our goal is to entertain the player with massive enemy fights, boss fights, and stirring music.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, 1990's 14.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 9.4%

The story revolves around two sisters: Xiao Mei, the master of the Flame Dragon Fist, and Xiao Ying, the master of the opposing fist, the Dark Dragon Slaying Fist, and Xiao Mei's older sister. Xiao Mei is fascinated by the power of the Dark Dragon and sets out to save her sister who has disappeared.

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.8%, 1990's 25.5%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 13%, 2D 5.6%

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 21.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Old School 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.7%

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 27%, 2D Platformer 24.8%, Old School 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 5.9%

This is a pixel style platform jumping game where players need to play a courier to avoid obstacles, mechanisms, and monsters along the way. Completing a level within a limited time will earn rewards, but there will be no rewards beyond that time.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, 1990's 12.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Old School 9.5%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, 1990's 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Old School 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%

Super Sushi Roll is a 2D roll-a-ball platformer where you control platforms and launch sushi to dinner plates. Master the mechanics, mind the time limit, unlock new sushi rolls, and search for hidden collectibles!

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.5%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Old School 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

A handheld-inspired platforming adventure! Escape the mysterious desert island of Khnumia...

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Old School 11.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.7%

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 29%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 9.2%, Adventure 6.4%

This is 2D Platformer with RPG elements. The character has various acrobatic and fighting skills. Combine them wisely for best efficiency. Crush the enemies, take their souls and transform it to new abilities.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.9%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, 1990's 12.5%, Old School 10.1%, Platformer 8.5%

This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Adventure 7.3%

The 8-90's arcade platformer returns to PC. Fight your way across Monster Land, spend your gold on better swords, shields and boots, and cut down the Mecha Dragon. Full controller support, and it always picks up right where you left off.

Why similar: 1990's 24.3%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Arcade 17.8%, Old School 11.4%, Action 8.3%

Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, 1990's 18%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 8.7%

2D platform adventure game

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, 1990's 19.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 9.8%

SKELOST is a yokai shooter built for the Game Boy Color, now on Steam. Immerse yourself in Japanese folklore and uncover the fate of your lost family.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Old School 12.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 12.4%, Shooter 8.9%

Hollow Moon is a gothic retro styled side scrolling 2D platformer where you play as Nightshade, a princess with death after her heart, and her world too, in this 8-bit Game Boy inspired adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Old School 9.7%

An innocent-looking platformer. Jump, collect, progress. But something feels off. Levels shift, sounds distort, the screen... reacts. This is more than just a game. How far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.2%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Platformer 7%, Adventure 6.7%

Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.3%, 2D Platformer 21.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Platformer 6.7%, Action 6.5%