Games like ORCS
by Pixel vs Pixel
ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.
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$14.99Vibrant Venture
Jul 24 · Semag Games
Both: Platformer · Side Scroller · 2D Platformer
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
$4.99The Shadowland
Jul 17 · Bloodcraft Dev
Both: 2D Platformer · Difficult · Platformer
EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.
MetroidvaniaPuzzle Platformer2D PlatformerSouls-likeDifficultPlatformerAction-Adventure2DHorrorCute
$19.99The Messenger
Aug 30 · Sabotage
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · 2D Platformer
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.
RetroPlatformerPixel GraphicsMetroidvaniaNinja2DGreat SoundtrackIndieAction2D Platformer👍 10,714
$19.99Owlboy
Nov 1 · D-Pad Studio
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Pixel GraphicsAdventureIndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichAtmosphericFantasyAction👍 3,680
$9.99Odallus: The Dark Call
Jul 15 · JoyMasher
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · Action-Adventure
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
$9.99OVERWHELM
Jun 11 · Ruari O'Sullivan
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Difficult
You're outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. This is an action horror-world where enemies get power-ups and you don’t.
IndieActionPlatformerPixel GraphicsDifficultHorror2DSingleplayerPerma DeathRetro👍 217
$4.99Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
Mar 24 · Pixeljam
Both: Side Scroller · Platformer · 2D Platformer
A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerArcadeShooter2D PlatformerIndie👍 128
$0.99Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
Jun 22 · Marcelo Barbosa
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · Difficult
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.
ActionIndieRetroFunnyPixel GraphicsPlatformerDifficult2DSingleplayerArcade👍 788
$14.993000th Duel
Dec 12 · NEOPOPCORN Corp
Both: Platformer · Difficult · Side Scroller
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
$4.99Laughing to Die
Apr 10 · 大吉利制作组
Both: Platformer · 2D Platformer
囡囡回乡参加奶奶一百岁的丧礼。家人们都说老人百岁去世是喜丧,因此家里正大摆宴席招待亲友。独自一人的囡囡看到一个酷似奶奶的身影之后随之而误入某个奇怪的房间,在寻找离开的道路同时,囡囡也逐渐从这些房间的故事中知道了奶奶的来历,更从中得知在喜丧背后所隐藏的秘密。
AdventureCasualPuzzlePlatformer2D PlatformerHand-drawnPsychological HorrorPuzzle PlatformerPhilosophical2D👍 3,121
$7.99Devious Dungeon
Aug 16 · Woblyware, Ratalaika Games S.L.
Both: 2D Platformer · Difficult · Platformer
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Action Roguelike2D PlatformerDungeon CrawlerDifficultPlatformerArcadeAction RPGRoguelikeRPG2D👍 290
-89%$0.54Robotex
Nov 19 · YFYX GAMES
Both: Platformer · Side Scroller
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
$4.99Jaded
Jan 24 · ShellSnore Games
Both: 2D Platformer · Platformer · Side Scroller
A fast-paced platformer where you can slash, dash, and control time. Slow down the frenzy of combat and find the right moment to strike! Then, aim the 360-degree dash and zoom away at lightning speed! Master your abilities to maneuver around obstacles and vaporize foes before they can touch you.
Precision Platformer2D PlatformerPlatformer2DCombatIndieLinearActionSide ScrollerHack and Slash
-50%$9.99Skul: The Hero Slayer
Jan 20 · SOUTHPAW GAMES
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
IndieActionAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsRoguelike2DRogueliteSingleplayerPlatformerMetroidvania👍 50,811
$2.99The Impossible Game
May 8 · Grip Games
Both: Difficult · Platformer
The super-addictive and very, very hard platform game finally arrives on Steam - it's quite possibly the world's hardest game! As well as five classic Impossible Game levels, this desktop version includes an EXCLUSIVE new Level Editor.
IndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackPlatformerLevel EditorMusicCasual2DAddictiveSingleplayer👍 1,253
$19.99Monochroma
May 28 · Nowhere Studios
Both: Platformer · Side Scroller
Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.
IndieAdventurePlatformerPuzzleAtmosphericPuzzle PlatformerDystopian 2.5DSide ScrollerSingleplayer👍 467
$2.99DLC Quest
Mar 18 · Going Loud Studios
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.
PlatformerIndieSatireComedyShortParody Pixel Graphics2DSingleplayerFunny👍 4,994
$9.99A Hole New World
May 19 · MadGearGames
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult · 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
$17.99Eastern Exorcist
Jul 7 · Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Both: Side Scroller · Platformer
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
ActionRPGSide ScrollerAdventure2DHack and SlashSouls-likeAction RPGPlatformerStrategy👍 6,099
$9.99Raimodula
May 1 · Roborar Digital Ltda.
Both: 2D Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Side Scroller
Raimodula is a fast-paced arcade platformer featuring customizable characters and randomized stage layouts. Unlock abilities, battle modular enemies, and explore surreal environments through intense and polished gameplay!
ActionArcadeCharacter CustomizationPerma Death2D PlatformerLocal Co-OpPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerScore AttackGun Customization
FreeHimno
Apr 26 · David Moralejo Sánchez
Both: Pixel Graphics · Platformer · 2D Platformer
Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.
Free to PlayPixel Graphics2DPlatformerSingleplayerAdventureMultiplayerProcedural Generation2D PlatformerAction
$4.99Raywin
Jul 29 · Flatline
Both: Pixel Graphics · 2D Platformer
Raywin is a 90's style 2d RPG. The story focuses around the main protagonist Raywin who, because of prophecy, has to go off to fight in the war of Salemsun and save the kingdom. Along the way he is accompanied by his friend Helena who he at first hates, but along the way they grow closer than ever.
AdventureRPGIndieAction RPGPixel Graphics2D PlatformerAtmosphericCharacter CustomizationSingleplayerMassively Multiplayer
-50%$0.99Super Mustache
Jan 27 · Redro Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.
IndieAdventurePlatformerActionCasualPixel GraphicsPuzzle PlatformerRetro2D👍 323
$4.99EvilMorph
Feb 3 · ClickGames
Both: Platformer · Difficult · 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
$14.99Space Gladiators
Mar 10 · Blobfish
Both: 2D Platformer · Difficult
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
ActionIndieRogueliteHand-drawn2D2D PlatformerAction RoguelikeDifficultSingleplayerPerma Death👍 426
$0.99Gachi Dash
Nov 4 · BumbocsDev
Both: 2D Platformer · Platformer · Side Scroller
Hard way..., worse than ♂deep dark fantasies♂. Help your character go through all the most difficult places in Russia and finally get to the Putin palace. It won't be easy, but if you not a ♂Slave♂ you can get it. Good luck!
CasualMemes2D PlatformerComedyPlatformerFunnySingleplayerSide ScrollerIndieScore Attack
$1.99Draw Slasher
Oct 13 · Mass Creation
Both: Side Scroller · Platformer
Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.
ActionIndieAdventureNinja2DMouse OnlySide ScrollerBeat 'em upZombiesPlatformer👍 167
FreeMicro Platformer
Apr 21 · Daveyyy
Both: Difficult · Pixel Graphics · Platformer
A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming.
Precision PlatformerDifficultMinimalistControllerPixel GraphicsPsychological HorrorSingleplayerFree to PlayPlatformerIndie
FreeRedPixel
Jan 6 · Ilia Kudinov
Both: 2D Platformer · Platformer · Pixel Graphics
A hardcore platformer game with 50 levels. Avoid obstacles and collect all the coins to unlock the door to the next level.
Adventure2D PlatformerPrecision PlatformerScore AttackSingleplayerArcadePlatformer2DPixel GraphicsFantasy






