Games like 2D Platformer

Super Mario Remake: Mario's Nap Dreams (submission of the MSU game design assessment) Are you a fan of retro Mario games? You'll love this game :PPlay in Mario's afternoon-nap dreams, explore the strange secrets & easter-eggs of his world and complete the entire level!  Is it difficult? Don't worry! you can play an easy level similar to the classic Super Mario Bros. (Psst...this game is based on…

82%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

optimization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 6,066 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

"Nightmare Reaper" is a nostalgic Boomer-shooter experience with fast-paced action and horror elements. Battle through procedurally generated levels, collecting an arsenal of weapons, upgrades, and abilities. Immerse yourself in a dark, atmospheric story, battling nightmarish enemies and bosses in a relentless pursuit to free your mind.

76%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, replayability

78% User Score Based on 850 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

In Alwa's Awakening, play as Zoe, a heroine from another world, and bring peace to Alwa with your magic staff. Explore the open world, solve puzzles, and navigate through 400 unique rooms in this 8-bit adventure game. With its authentic 8-bit look, catchy chiptune soundtrack, and challenging gameplay, this retro-style game is sure to bring you back to the NES era.

55%Game Brain Score

humor

story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A colorful retro 2D platformer, open source and created by a solo developer. Includes a story mode with 36 carefully designed levels and a level editor.

82%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

monetization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Bombunter is a single-player 2D platformer combining phenomenal game mechanics with exceptional pixel-art visuals. Play as a fearless treasure hunter navigating trap-filled underground dungeons, using a giant wrench and powerful bombs to overcome obstacles and enemies. Featuring an atmospheric lo-fi soundtrack, this retro-inspired adventure offers intense action and exploration.

86%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

stability, character development

96% User Score Based on 1,128 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

"Super Kiwi 64" is a 3D-platformer game with low poly, retro 90s aesthetics. Players control a kiwi bird with abilities to jump, glide, corkscrew-attack, and stick to walls. The levels can be completed in any order, and the game features a unique bird protagonist with a long beak.

56%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

stability, atmosphere

50% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Dinocide is a historical platformer game that can be played solo or with a friend in co-op mode. As a primitive man, you must save your kidnapped love interest from an evil Dinosaur God with the help of your tamed dinosaur mounts. The game features non-linear progression, various biomes, and dinosaur mounts that provide tactical abilities and enhance your character's speed and strength.

76%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, optimization

74% User Score Based on 1,045 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

In "Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams," players control Giana, a girl who can transform between two different dreams to navigate diverse levels. By switching between her "Cute" and "Punk" personas, players change the environment and solve puzzles while battling enemies. With fast-paced platforming action, impressive graphics, and a compelling soundtrack, this game offers a challenging and entertaining experience.

89%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 754 reviews

"Super Win the Game" is a nostalgic platformer and sequel to "You Have to Win the Game." It features open-ended exploration of a large world, powerups, hidden treasures, and abilities. The game offers adjustable CRT television simulation, speedrun courses with leaderboards, and a randomized game mode for replayability. Additionally, it includes Steam integration for access and challenges.

95%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 392 reviews

In Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, Amy uncovers her brother’s mysterious journals, leading her into a surreal dream world where reality blurs with nightmare. As she navigates haunting landscapes and solves puzzles, Amy must confront a lurking darkness while searching for the truth behind her brother’s fate and the secrets of lucid dreaming.