Games like Old School Musical
by La Moutarde
What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
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$3.99Dubstep: Solar System
Aug 28 · Ian Rosner
Both: Rhythm · Music · Difficult
An endless neon rhythm-runner with a 46-track licensed dubstep soundtrack. Fly a fixed ship through a winding tunnel from Mercury to Pluto, tapping beat-gates on the beat. Nail the sweet spot for PERFECT combos, bank Vibe Coins, ignite Star Power invincibility, and clear five rounds to win.
RhythmMusicRunnerArcadeSide ScrollerCasualElectronic MusicDifficultFast-PacedIndie
$8.99Lander
3 days ago · DextericGames
Both: Difficult · Retro · Pixel Graphics
Fly the Lander, collect the fuel, avoid obstacles and perfect your skills to attempt a soft landing in this difficult precision platformer.
Precision PlatformerRacing2D PlatformerDifficultArcadeRetroScore AttackPhysicsPixel GraphicsSingleplayer
$1.99Mars 2099
3 days ago · Oldschool Tobias
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro · Difficult
Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
ActionArcadeShoot 'Em UpPixel GraphicsSpaceRetroDifficultControllerSingleplayerMars
-20%$3.99Vibe Lab: Idle Dev Sim
3 days ago · Green Growth Digital
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro
A cozy idle game about vibe-coding with AI. Hire a crew of agents, climb a five-branch upgrade tree, and dress the whole lab from 80 cosmetics across five tiers. Progress lands in minutes, not days — no subscriptions, no daily check-in. Numbers go up, vibes stay immaculate.
IdlerCasualSimulationResource ManagementPixel GraphicsRetroRobotsSingleplayerArcade2D
-20%$0.79Super Moncat
3 days ago · Urulginka Studio
Both: Difficult · Music
Fly, dodge, and score points — this is a real test of reaction and concentration, where every new record feels like a big victory over the ruthless cosmos.
RoguelikeRogueliteDifficultFast-PacedPrecision PlatformerSurvival HorrorCatsSpaceMusicScore Attack
$19.99Isle of Reveries
Sep 4 · desertcucco
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
FantasyPixel GraphicsRetroMetroidvaniaAction-AdventurePuzzleIndieAdventureStory RichExploration
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Both: Difficult
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Aug 31 · Com2us Holdings, CFK Co., Ltd.
Both: Pixel Graphics
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Both: Difficult
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Sep 3 · KORO.GAMES
Both: Difficult
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3 days ago · Second State Games
Both: Rhythm
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Both: Pixel Graphics
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Up to six players redub video clips and give them a whole new meaning. You record the scene, then watch every result together and vote. With voice effects, a built-in clip editor and live voting from your Twitch chat.
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$6.99Krukmore
Aug 30 · David Gamble
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics
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Yesterday · Hoopdy Woopdy Games (UG)
Both: Pixel Graphics
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Both: Pixel Graphics
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Both: Difficult
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Both: Difficult
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Both: Retro
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Both: Rhythm
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Both: Pixel Graphics
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$9.99THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY
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Both: Retro
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Both: Pixel Graphics
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