Games like The Way
by Puzzling Dream
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.
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$9.99Out There Somewhere
Mar 14 · MiniBoss
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
PlatformerPixel GraphicsIndiePuzzleAdventure2DGreat SoundtrackRetroActionSci-fi👍 6,161
-75%$4.99Axiom Verge
May 14 · Thomas Happ Games LLC
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · Sci-fi
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
MetroidvaniaIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerGreat SoundtrackAction2DSci-fiAdventureRetro👍 5,840
$19.99Pid
Oct 31 · Might and Delight
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Platformer
You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.
IndiePuzzle PlatformerAdventurePlatformerPuzzleLocal Co-OpDifficultSingleplayerCo-opGreat Soundtrack👍 296
$9.99Planet of the Eyes
Aug 24 · Cococucumber
Both: Platformer · Sci-fi · Retro
An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.
PuzzlePlatformerIndieActionAdventureSci-fiRetroSingleplayerStylizedPuzzle Platformer👍 179
$7.99Gato Roboto
May 30 · doinksoft
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · Retro
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
IndieMetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsAdventure2DCatsPlatformerRetroSingleplayer👍 4,364
$4.99Gateways
Sep 13 · Smudged Cat Games Ltd
Both: Platformer · Sci-fi · Puzzle Platformer
From the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer. Grab the gateway guns and explore a huge lab filled with mysterious puzzles in this classic platforming adventure.
IndiePuzzlePlatformerMetroidvaniaSci-fiTime ManipulationSingleplayerPuzzle Platformer2DPixel Graphics👍 186
$14.99Mago
Jun 21 · Dream Potion Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!
IndieAdventurePlatformerPixel Graphics2DRetroGreat SoundtrackFunnyDifficultSingleplayer👍 933
$9.99Xeodrifter
Dec 11 · Atooi
Both: Platformer · Retro · Pixel Graphics
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
MetroidvaniaIndiePlatformerRetroPixel GraphicsSci-fiActionExploration2DAdventure👍 738
$14.99Vibrant Venture
Jul 24 · Semag Games
Both: Platformer · Puzzle Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!
PlatformerAdventureSide Scroller2D PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerDifficultActionPixel GraphicsCartoony2D👍 575
$9.99Super Life of Pixel
Oct 22 · Super Icon Ltd
Both: Platformer · Retro · Pixel Graphics
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.
IndiePlatformerRetroPixel Graphics2DGreat SoundtrackAdventureSingleplayerDifficult👍 232
$11.99Eternal Hope
Aug 20 · Doublehit Games
Both: Platformer · Puzzle Platformer
Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.
PlatformerIndieStory RichPuzzle PlatformerPuzzle2D PlatformerAdventureSingleplayer2DFantasy👍 359
$9.99FEZ
May 1 · Polytron Corporation
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
PlatformerPuzzleIndiePixel GraphicsExplorationGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerAdventureCasualMystery👍 11,664
-50%$0.99Underland
Feb 5 · Minicactus Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Puzzle Platformer
Use the elements at your disposal, such as excavators, pumps, plumbing, among others, to drill the soil to the indicated location. The dynamic scenario, fluid mechanics and the laws of physics must be manipulated correctly to achieve the goal. Find the city of Underland!
Dungeon CrawlerDestructionLemmingsExplorationPixel GraphicsPuzzle PlatformerPhysicsSimulationLevel EditorTactical👍 116
$4.99Recursion Deluxe
Feb 12 · 2D Heroes, Ursa Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Puzzle Platformer
A crash landing on a world inhabited by bee-like lifeforms. Stranded, our hero must unravel the rules of this uncharted planet to find their way home. Navigate a world where left is right, up is down, and you don't know where the simulation ends and you begin.
IndieCasualActionPlatformerPuzzle2DPixel GraphicsDifficultPuzzle Platformer
$0.99Return.
Aug 3
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · Retro
Take the lost soul to its home.
Free to PlayIndieCasualActionCutePixel GraphicsPlatformerRetroSingleplayer2D👍 124
$16.99Etherborn
Jul 18 · Altered Matter
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Platformer
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
IndieAdventureGreat SoundtrackPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerAtmosphericPlatformer3D PlatformerMinimalistColorful👍 103
FreeMANDAGON
Aug 3 · Blind Sky Studios
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .
Free to PlayPixel GraphicsPlatformerIndie2DAdventureAtmosphericShortRelaxingSingleplayer👍 165
$1.99Beyond Gravity
Sep 23 · Qwiboo Ltd
Both: Platformer · Sci-fi
Beyond Gravity is procedurally generated "platformer" where you jump in-between planets and try to collect as many pickups as you can. This gets progressively harder the further you jump. No need to worry tho as you can upgrade your character with loads of upgrades and power-ups!
CasualActionIndiePlatformerSpace2DSci-fiAnimePhysicsProcedural Generation👍 790
$5.99Converter
Apr 6 · Funkyzeit Games
Both: Platformer · Puzzle Platformer
Escape the hellish planet 50Y-80Y in a puzzle platformer about a stranded astronaut overcoming sly planet's shenanigans in the ultimate quest to survive and discover the mysterious planet's secret.
RPGPuzzlePlatformerAdventurePuzzle PlatformerAction-Adventure3D PlatformerExploration3DThird Person
$2.99Space Voyager
Apr 28 · Double Dice Games
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
Space voyager is a solo action/puzzle game with simple and effective gameplay. Swipe your way through space, but keep an eye of the fuel gauge !
CasualMini GolfArcadePuzzle PlatformerPuzzlePixel GraphicsRetroSpace2DTop-Down
-90%$0.99Qora
Oct 2 · Holden Boyles, Ciprian Stanciu
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.
AdventureIndiePixel GraphicsWalking SimulatorExplorationPlatformerAtmosphericGreat Soundtrack👍 260
$3.992D Neon Cube
Sep 8 · Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Platformer
2D Neon Cube - it's beautiful and not difficult to pass the game. Exciting obstacles and graphical effects. Move the main character to the portal and try not to die!
Side Scroller2D PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerDifficultCasualPlatformer2DSpace SimSurvivalRelaxing👍 180
$1.99Lonely Trip
Feb 5 · Fish Chain Games
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Platformer
Lonely Trip is a 2D puzzle platformer. Unique puzzles, beautiful visuals and capturing music, experience all these by completing this lonely adventure.
Puzzle PlatformerPlatformerCasualIndiePuzzleRelaxingMinimalist2D Platformer2DCartoon
$12.99Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition
Mar 12 · Dumativa
Both: Platformer · Retro · Pixel Graphics
The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world.
ActionIndieAdventureDystopian PlatformerFemale ProtagonistRetroPixel Graphics2D PlatformerCyberpunk
-40%$5.99OneShot
Dec 8 · Future Cat LLC
Both: Pixel Graphics
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Story RichPixel GraphicsIndieGreat SoundtrackCuteAtmosphericPuzzleSingleplayerChoices MatterAdventure👍 59,257
-89%$0.54Robotex
Nov 19 · YFYX GAMES
Both: Platformer
Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies.
IndieCasualActionAdventure2DPlatformerSide Scroller👍 745
$24.99COCOON
Sep 29 · Geometric Interactive
Both: Puzzle Platformer
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
AdventurePuzzleExplorationIndiePuzzle PlatformerAtmosphericStylized3DSingleplayerFuturistic👍 7,963
-80%$2.99PLANET ALPHA
Sep 4 · Planet Alpha ApS
Both: Platformer · Sci-fi
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
AdventureActionPlatformerAtmosphericSide Scroller2.5DAliensSci-fiSpaceExploration👍 632







