PlayfeedGames like Headlander
by Double Fine Productions
Headlander is a 2D sci-fi side-scrolling action-adventure: docking into robotic bodies, exploring a hostile world and seeking clues about the past. Ghost Song and Environmental Station Alpha play most like Headlander. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its metroidvania and platformer.
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Closest matches
Environmental Station Alpha
Apr 22, 2015 · Arvi Teikari, Roope Mäkinen
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Retro
Side-view 2D sci-fi action adventure platformer, retro pixel graphics. Exploration, fighting bosses and collecting powerups.
MetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsIndieAdventurePlatformerActionDifficultGreat SoundtrackRetro2D👍 1,508Gato Roboto
May 30, 2019 · doinksoft
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Retro
Side-view 2D sci-fi Metroidvania action platformer, pixel graphics. Exploring an underground labyrinth, fighting enemies in a mech suit, scavenging for weapons and gear.
IndieMetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsAdventure2DCatsPlatformerRetroSingleplayer👍 4,372Haiku, the Robot
Apr 28, 2022 · Mister Morris Games
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D sci-fi Metroidvania adventure-exploration, GameBoy-inspired pixel art. Explore interconnected world, battle machines and platforming.
MetroidvaniaAdventureExplorationPixel GraphicsAtmosphericRobotsPlatformerOpen World2D PlatformerSide Scroller👍 2,581Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Dec 20, 2016 · WayForward
Both: Platformer · Metroidvania · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania platformer, hand-drawn, anime. Hair-whip attack, belly dance transformation and exploration.
Female ProtagonistPlatformerMetroidvaniaCuteActionSide ScrollerSingleplayerAnime2.5DHand-drawn👍 1,975Zapling Bygone
Aug 5, 2022 · 9FingerGames
Both: Metroidvania · Side Scroller · Sci-fi
Side-view 2D sci-fi Metroidvania action-adventure, pixel art. Killing bosses, stealing abilities and exploring biomes.
MetroidvaniaPsychologicalExplorationHorrorSide Scroller2D PlatformerSouls-likeSci-fiAtmosphericNonlinear👍 110