Games like An Imp? A Fiend!
by Blaze Epic
Stuck in the Underworld without the slightest clue why, a young fiend has a bit of a mystery to solve in this action/adventure platformer. With a world to explore, a past to uncover, and quite the task to complete, players must embark on a quest filled with monsters, towns, dungeons, bosses, and various platforming challenges.
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Both: Retro · Platformer · Pixel Graphics
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
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$9.99Odallus: The Dark Call
Jul 15 · JoyMasher
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics · Platformer
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
MetroidvaniaActionIndieRetroPixel GraphicsPlatformer2DAction-AdventureExplorationGore👍 864
$0.99Curse of the Crescent Isle DX
Aug 21 · Adam Mowery
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
A curse has befallen the Crescent Isle and it's up to you to save it. Luckily the curse has transformed your people into helpful monsters such as drills, blobs, icicles, and gravity flipping...things. With your monster subjects in hand you'll have to drill through rocks, maneuver through spiky terrain, freeze water to pass over the sea,...
ActionAdventureIndiePlatformerPixel GraphicsRetroFemale Protagonist2D
$9.99Castle In The Darkness
Feb 5 · Matt Kap, Nicalis, Inc.
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
MetroidvaniaIndiePlatformerActionDifficultPixel GraphicsAdventureRPGRetro2D👍 1,185
$9.99A Hole New World
May 19 · MadGearGames
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro · Platformer
The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or "Easy Mode" to assist you. You'll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions!
ActionIndiePixel GraphicsRetroDifficultPlatformerSingleplayer1980sFunnyAdventure
-50%$0.99Dungeon of Zolthan
May 11 · Robert Alvarez
Both: Platformer · Retro · Pixel Graphics
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
IndieActionAdventurePlatformerMetroidvania2DMinimalistRetroSingleplayerPixel Graphics👍 389
$14.99Cathedral
Oct 31 · Decemberborn Interactive
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro · Platformer
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
ActionIndieMetroidvaniaAdventurePixel GraphicsRetroPlatformerDifficult2DSide Scroller👍 302
$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
$0.99Endorlight
Apr 26 · Old Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
Endorlight is rogue-like game in which you have to find a way out to the next level. Each level contains a new and tougher enemies. Used your axe, bow or whip to defeat them! Collect gold, goes to higher levels and kill many enemies as possible and be the best on Steam Leaderboar
IndieAdventureCasualPlatformerRoguelikeAction2DRoguelitePixel GraphicsRetro👍 147
$3.99NightmareZ
Sep 8 · Anamik Majumdar
Both: Platformer · Retro · Pixel Graphics
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.
ActionIndiePlatformer2DRetroSingleplayerPixel GraphicsDifficult
$4.99IN-VERT: Definitive Edition
Mar 2 · TERNOX
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
This is a short hardcore enthralling puzzle-platform game about a lonely robot, which tries to find his master. To go all the way you'll have to look for the master in two dimensions at the same time. Parallel world module will help to overcome any obstacles!
IndieActionAdventureDifficultPlatformer2D PlatformerPixel GraphicsRetroSingleplayerPuzzle
$4.99Shadowcrypt
Sep 15 · One-bit Punch
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
ActionIndiePlatformerPixel GraphicsSingleplayerDungeon Crawler2DRetro
$2.99Vox Populi Vox Dei 2
Mar 17 · Great Cogs
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Your adventure is not over yet, the real enemy has appeared. Dr. Wolf has taken your lovely girl and you won't stop until you find her. To accomplish your mission, you will pass through many difficult challenges, putting your own life at risk.
IndieActionPixel GraphicsAdventurePlatformer2DDifficultStealthSide ScrollerSequel👍 246
FreeEternal Cave Escape
Aug 6 · HarderGaming
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · Retro
You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.
Precision Platformer2D PlatformerPixel GraphicsPlatformerFree to PlayAction2DAdventureIndieRetro
-75%$7.87Neon Abyss
Jul 14 · Veewo Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
RoguelikePlatformerBullet HeavenLootProcedural GenerationSingleplayerPixel GraphicsReplay ValueShooterCyberpunk👍 19,709
$12.99Slain: Back from Hell
Mar 24 · Steel Mantis
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
ActionPixel GraphicsGorePlatformerIndie2DDifficultGothicGreat SoundtrackDark Fantasy👍 1,691
Pharaoh's Tomb
May 5 · 3D Realms (Apogee Software)
Both: Platformer · Retro
Pharaoh's Tomb is an arcade-adventure game set in a huge Egyptian pyramid. Explore 20 uniquely-dangerous levels riddled with ingenious puzzles and traps. You start with five lives and a few spears, which can he thrown at offending denizens that patrol the pyramid.
AdventurePlatformerRetro
$24.99Rain World
Mar 28 · Videocult
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.
DifficultAtmosphericSurvivalExplorationIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformer2DOpen WorldPost-apocalyptic👍 46,938
$2.99Litil Divil
Mar 19 · Gremlin Interactive
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics
Welcome to the Underworld, where you guide Mutt, the bad luck Litil Divil, through the Labyrinth of Chaos to retrieve the Mystical Pizza of Plenty. Our “hero” takes a fateful step through the Mortal Portal to prowl five hellish levels of treacherous tunnels with more than 50 raucous rooms of gameplay.
AdventureActionRetroOld SchoolClassic1990'sPuzzlePixel Graphics
$24.99Freedom Planet 2
Sep 13 · GalaxyTrail
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
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!
PlatformerSide ScrollerFemale ProtagonistPixel GraphicsAction-AdventureIndieColorfulAdventureSci-fiAction👍 1,581
$0.99Platformines
Mar 28 · Magiko Gaming
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Action RoguelikeActionPlatformerIndie2DShooterPixel GraphicsAdventureRPGLoot👍 149
$6.99Corn Kidz 64
Oct 16 · BogoSoft
Both: Retro · Platformer
The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies)
3D PlatformerRetroCollectathonCartoonyAction-AdventureControllerCartoonExploration3DPlatformer👍 1,694
$2.99Dead Pixels
Dec 7 · CSR-Studios
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro
A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.
ZombiesActionPixel GraphicsIndieLocal Co-Op2DRetroSurvivalCo-opRPG👍 1,988
FreeZzzz-Zzzz-Zzzz
Jun 5 · SaintHeiser
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
When you sleep, you are dreaming. Some dreams are beautiful and vivid, the others are strange, and the rest of them are horrible... We've having them all the night, and then wake up and forget them. But what if one day your "awakening" would be a difficult task? Could you find a way out of the dreams and wake up?
CasualIndieAdventureFree to PlayPlatformerPixel GraphicsAtmospheric👍 156
-50%$0.99Reset 1-1
Aug 30 · Panda Indie Studio
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
The world has ended, Demons have risen to conquer the uninhabited and flourishing nature outside. It's your turn, with your unknown identity, to find your path for a new beginning. Let's not beat about the bush here. Reset 1-1 is everything you loved about the late 80's/early 90's. It's a blast from the past, with a fresh spin.
IndiePlatformerPixel Graphics2D👍 147
Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils
Sep 26 · Platine Dispositif
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
From the creator of the Gundemonium Collection comes a thrilling new 2D action-platformer! Help Bunny escape the Devils’ Labyrinth and defeat the 7 Devils in this hilariously over-the-top action-platformer game. Battle through a large, connected map filled with unique enemies, traps, and puzzles.
MetroidvaniaAnimeActionIndiePlatformerAdventureFemale Protagonist2DDifficultPixel Graphics👍 265
$4.99EvilMorph
Feb 3 · ClickGames
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Evilmorph – this is a platform game the main feature of which is a transformation into your enemies after killing them. After slaying the foes you obtain their abilities which gives you one kind of power instead of another. Will you be able to overcome all the obstacles of the grim labyrinth? Will you face against the numerous enemies?
ActionAdventureIndiePlatformerDifficultPuzzle Platformer2DPixel Graphics
$0.99Imprisoned Light
Oct 28 · imaginite Ltd
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
No Time, you must save the kingdom from demons. Kill all monsters and Stop the Arch Demon! The Salvation of the kingdom lies in your hands.
RPGIndieActionAdventurePixel Graphics4 Player LocalLocal Co-Op2DMultiplayerPlatformer👍 171
$1.99YBit
Jan 15 · Facundo Balboa, Iván Piccione, Martín Díaz
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
YBit is a pixelated platformer adventure. You will be playing as a small hero made of information, trying to escape from a program that has crashed. Avoiding errors, not falling down and getting to the exits will be your mission.
IndieAdventurePlatformerPixel GraphicsActionPuzzleArcadePuzzle Platformer2D PlatformerPrecision Platformer
FreeCastle of no Escape 2
Dec 21 · D. E. X. Team
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Action RoguelikeIndieActionPixel GraphicsProcedural GenerationRoguelike2DDarkDark FantasyRetro👍 343
$9.99Elliot Quest
Nov 10 · Ansimuz Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
ActionAdventureIndieRPGMetroidvaniaPixel Graphics2DPlatformer
$2.99Pixel Devil and the Broken Cartridge
Feb 26 · Level Evil
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro
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.
IndieActionAdventurePixel GraphicsRetro
-80%$2.99Ageless
Jul 28 · One More Dream Studios
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
AdventureIndieFemale ProtagonistPixel GraphicsPlatformerPuzzle PlatformerSingleplayerStory Rich2D PlatformerPrecision Platformer
$4.99The Death Into Trouble
Oct 22 · Hanoi Studios
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Help The Death to undo his mess, collect souls between heaven, purgatory and hell. Run, Jump, Hide and Explore!
Precision PlatformerPixel GraphicsCuteStealthSupernaturalExplorationSoundtrackVillain ProtagonistPlatformer2D Platformer
$14.99Valdis Story: Abyssal City
Oct 30 · Endlessfluff Games
Both: Platformer
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
MetroidvaniaActionPlatformerRPGIndie2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerExploration👍 2,275
$19.99Neon Abyss 2
Jul 17 · Veewo Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.
Early AccessAction RoguelikeOnline Co-OpCyberpunkRoguelikeFunnyPixel GraphicsActionPlatformerBullet Hell👍 1,972
-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
FreeDeep the Game
Jan 11 · Goricina Productions
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.
Free to PlayAdventureIndieActionPixel GraphicsLocal MultiplayerPlatformer2DMultiplayerDifficult
-85%$2.99SteamWorld Dig 2
Sep 22 · Image & Form Games
Both: Platformer
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
AdventureMetroidvaniaIndieActionPlatformerMining2DSteampunkFemale ProtagonistSingleplayer👍 5,702
$8.99Cursed Island
Dec 9 · CrystallPunk
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Search for secrets, solve puzzles, get ready to survive a series of dangerous nights in this action adventure full of challenges and difficulties. Will you be able to escape from the Cursed island?
AdventureActionPlatformerShooter2D PlatformerTop-Down ShooterTop-DownThird PersonPixel GraphicsSteampunk
$14.99Portal Dungeon
Jul 26 · Dusk Dog Studio
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!
Action RoguelikeRogueliteMultiplayerPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerRoguelikePvEShooterDungeon CrawlerPlatformer👍 995
$14.993000th Duel
Dec 12 · NEOPOPCORN Corp
Both: Platformer
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
ActionAdventureMetroidvaniaSouls-likeIndiePlatformerDifficultDark FantasySide Scroller2D👍 365
$4.99Desktop Survivors 98
May 20 · Brandon Hesslau
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics
Desktop Survivors 98 is a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler that unfolds right on your Desktop. Your cursor becomes the hero as you explore new rooms, battle relentless waves of enemies, and collect powerful new weapons.
Action RoguelikeBullet HellActionCasualDungeon Crawler2DRoguelike1990'sRetroPixel Graphics👍 1,339
$11.99Ancient Adventure
Jun 23 · James H. Van der Meulen
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics
Venture forth! Kill the Monsters! Evil has taken over the world. Equip your Weapons of Choice. Journey out into the world to avenge your predecessors. Survive the hordes, seek out to extinguish the source of all Evil, so that one day, your people may finally live in peace.
RetroFantasyAdventureDungeon CrawlerCreature CollectorExplorationTop-DownAction RPGPixel GraphicsColorful









