Games like A Bit out of Time

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in your television sets.  Join Sir Noggin on a quest to rid the world of the evil Wizard Derek and his minions. Use your gigantic sword to destroy critters while dodging the traps laid out across the land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir Noggin.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Break the laws of physics, dash and shoot your way through levels full of hazards and machines gone rogue. In this retro game, you control Project Gravity Storm an advance machine able to control gravity itself; however, the mother computer will not make things easy for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Storm: First Mission.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Casual 2D platformer with a cute ninja girl theme. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NinjaThea.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere Patrol.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Do you have what it takes to get back home? Rage Among The Stars is a rage inducing, fast paced platformer, featuring 40 levels, a ghost mode in order to race yourself and beat the levels at your best time! It also features an easy mode for those who want a more casual experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rage Among The Stars.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

A platformer starring a green circular fellow who must make his way through some stages of increasingly dangerous environments and monsters as quickly as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heads Run.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

90% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Glitter Rush.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Blood X Thirsty is a bartending roguelike made as a submission for Pirate Software Game Jam 15 with the theme Shadows and Alchemy Fill Your Brew With Strange Ingredients Serve Drinks to Impatient Monster customers Choose Perks to Improve Your Bartending Skills See how many nights you can run your bar before you're overwhelmed by angry customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood X Thirsty.

A brutal vertical climbing platformer. One life, three climbs—dash, jump, and weave past traps and enemies to reach the summit. Instant retries keep you in the action 3 unique stages with deadly hazards Gem collecting & timers for extra challenge Tight controls built for precision platforming If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bao Boi.

Overview"Rise of the Penguins" is a 2D Side-Scrolling  Action-Platformer for Gameboy. The game is meant to be simple and linear but with some challenging enemies. The game is inspired by ghost n goblins and a bit of mega man. Features 6 levels with a variety of enemies in each level 2 Extra Levels Boss Rush Mode, Unlocked only after beating all 6 levels 6 mini boss enemies and 8… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Penguins GB.

Sweet Hell is a retro-platformer boss rush game inspired by the MSX Home Computer. The challenging game was created for the Boss Rush Jam 2024 (theme: Exchange). The nightmare is blatantly inspired by some of my favorite games: Maze of Galious, La-Mulana 1 (the original version emulates the MSX graphical style) and La Mulana 2 (play these blind if you are even remotely interested in challenging ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Hell.

⚠️ Warning, Pilot: Space Tournament is hard. It’s built on realistic space physics: no drag, no brakes, no forgiveness. Every drift, every micro-adjustment counts. If you love mastering deep mechanics, precision control, and that perfect moment when everything clicks, this game is for you. Two Engines. No Brakes. Perfect Momentum. Space Tournament is a zero-gravity arcade racing game. You stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Tournament.

DaemonClaw takes things back to classic fast action arcade gaming, with frantic combat against non-stop swarms of enemies and sophisticated boss fights and without puzzles, backtracking, or grinding. After some practice, a player can battle from the beginning through to the dramatic final boss fight and gratifying ultimate victory in each sitting. Each time you play, mix things up with thre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DaemonClaw: Origins of Nnar.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

The Forestale is a platformer in old-school 3D style of the 2000s. The developer was inspired by masterpieces of the PS1 and Nintendo 64 era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forestale.

Action-packed pixel-art old-school dungeon crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I wanna build a robot.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Mitch: Berry Challenge is a Lighthearted Retro inspired 2D Platformer with classic and simple controls, challenging levels, hand drawn animations and a fully composed soundtrack. You'll play as a Green Iguana from the Goain Tribe. The tribe's most important treasure has been stolen and you, Mitch, must go to the island where it was taken and bring it back. Collect all the yellow berries on each le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mitch: Berry Challenge.

The world is depending on you, Ninja! Powerful machines have traveled through time to destroy all of humanity! Equipped with your bo staff, your javelin, and your wits, you must take the machines head on, utilizing any and all futuristic technology you can find along the way. Key Features: Unique Challenges - Ninjas Against the Machines uses a unique challenge system for permanent upgrades li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninjas Against the Machines.

Dragon Ninja Byoka is a retro, Indie Game platformer akin to the classic 1980s action platformers found on classic consoles, upgraded with bloody combat and pixel-perfect platforming action. With over 70 hand-crafted levels that contain a variety of unique enemies, bosses and platforming hazards. Record your replays, Race your own replays and compete in the Steam Leaderboards for the perfect sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAGON NINJA BYOKA.

The Queen Ant doesn't like filthy half-ant, half-lion hybrids like you living in her nefarious kingdom. She has made it her life's mission to eradicate your kind from the earth. It's time to get revenge and redeem your fallen comrades. YOU are The Last AntLion. Can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last AntLion.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

33% User Score Based on 6 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

Build roads, find treasure, fight monsters, and retrieve the legendary sword Aventuril in this captivating mix of puzzle and rpg elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SwapQuest.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Get your bouncing bunny quick fix with Rotund Zero, a casual approach to hardcore platforming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotund Zero.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization

94% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Kusan: City of Wolves now features two aiming modes, Stylish and Free Aim, adjustable in the settings at any time. These options adjust the level of ‘Aim Assist’ that you’ll have during combat. Stylish, the default setting, offers the highest level of aim assist for a streamlined experience that will keep your gameplay fast and fluid. If you’re up for a more hardcore experience, Free Aim gives you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kusan: City of Wolves.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

84% User Score Based on 495 reviews

Buy Darwin's Paradox at PlayStation Store. Help intrepid young octopus, Darwin, overcome formidable traps and dangers in this captivating platformer, adventure, and puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwin's Paradox!.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Legionbound is a retro party-based RPG where fights play out in modern autobattler style, where the choices you make when selecting your heroes makes the difference between huge runs and getting wiped. Recruit a ridiculous number of heroes, stack synergies, and see if your legion holds together when the enemies pour in wave after wave. Build up your party to up to 50 heroes at the same time. A far… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legionbound.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot 'em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Asciion.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

PINGORILE is a charming retro-style jump’n’run where you play as a small, round penguin with a big dream – to fly. Inspired by a quirky TV show, the penguin sets out on a journey to find 12 golden budgies scattered across colorful and varied levels. A mysterious ostrich from the show has promised that anyone who collects them all will achieve the ability to fly. Jump, dodge, and explore vibra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pingorile.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Cosmic Carnage has a total of 3.68 QUINTILLION unique builds. Yes you read that right. 10 Astronauts with unique abilities and stats 10 different ships each with unique stats and starting weapon 15 ship modifications 100+ run upgrades  Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns. Collect EXP to level up an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage.

Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.  Destroy your foes with a variety of weapons, from lasers, spreadshots and missiles whilst dodging the many hazards that fly your way. Use your jetpack to its fullest to avoid trap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Gunner: Refueled.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style! Meet the Ex-Calibre Knights, elite pilots in state-of-the-art exo-mechs, defending peace, justice and hope across the world! The Exo-Tech corporation is dedicated to developing advanced weapons and defenses to aid humanity, but when AI drones go haywire and start attacking the populous, it’s up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exo-Calibre.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

87% User Score Based on 122 reviews

The planet of Lumna is threatened by a group of terrorists called Mad Bunny! Join Axel and Hazel on their mission to fight them, as they discover more about the world and its people, in this fast-paced 2D-action platformer! Code Bunny is a momentum-based, melee-oriented platformer where the action is nonstop! Master both character's play styles to deliver flashy and exciting attacks that rip and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CODE Bunny.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 207 reviews

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT! Pro Jank Footy is a fast-paced and over-the-top arcade sports game where you’re constantly redefining the rules of Aussie Rules Footy! Simply score a goal - your opponent picks a game-changing power-up! Power ups either hinder your opponents, make your team better, or change the rules of the game! Double the amount of players on your team, remov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Jank Footy.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

93% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Choose one side, stabilize your country, subjugate the surrounding rulers and build a strong and successful empire in this history inspired strategy game from the wild times of the early Middle Ages, when the first European kingdoms were trying to strengthen their power and resist the raids of savage tribes from the east and north. How you achieve this is up to you - destroy your enemies by for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bellfortis.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

CONTROLS: arrow keys, spacebar, Z, X ******* it’s so easy to tell the truth. doesn’t something in your gut want more of a challenge? perfect liar is a modern juke-em-up. you squeeze the dice roll of a roguelike into the finesse of a bullet hell and you speedrun through it like the world will end if you’re caught. collect map tiles to chart your path through the liar's maze … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Liar.

Cute Shmup video game with some ARPG mechanics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 70,643 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuphead.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 399 reviews

Exciting and spectacular shoot'em up with daily missions and 100+ unique ships If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix 2.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Music meets mayhem in this twin-stick shooter action-RPG! Craft synthesizer modules to gain new weapons and experiment with the original music of Look Mum No Computer. Meet quirky NPCs, complete quests and battle huge bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Mum No Computer.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 432 reviews

Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay. Get in your spaceship and fight a variety of different bosses. - BOSSES -Go through many levels defeating bosses made up of blocks. Destroy their armor, cannons and break the core! - UPGRADES -Each successive boss gets more powerful, its blocks are stronger, and its projectiles do more damage. But the higher the risk, the greater… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebulock.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Tummy Bonbons The Sweet Monster is a Gameboy-inspired survival game.Tummy is hungry. They need candy to survive. Luckily, on this beautiful Halloween night, there are tons of children to frighten, with pockets full of precious sweets. Eat candy. Get spookier. Scare children. Choose new bellies based on their upgrades. Eat more candy! Eat as much as you can!! But don't bite off more than you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tummy Bonbons The Sweet Monster.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

CRITTER GANG Squeak! Chitter! Chatter! You’ll send these mafia members to heaven on a silver platter! You play as a red squirrel trained in the martial arts of crankin’ out kunais and shwingin’ shurikens! You’ll teach three very important lessons to three unlearned delinquents! Lesson 1: Integrity is important; I hope you find yours quick, Coyote. Lesson 2: You only get one life, Peacock– change… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Gang.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

87% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Experience the strange journey of Brad and Janet like never before in this wild and wacky retro platform game adaptation of Richard O'Brien's legendary rock'n'roll musical. Run and jump through Frank-N-Furter's mansion of madness with authentic classic sidescrolling platform gameplay. Take on the mansion's tricks and traps in challenging classic platforming action, and with infinite retries, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rocky Horror Show Video Game.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

83% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Dere Evil.Exe is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping story and an unorthodox retro platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles. In Dere Evil.Exe, you step into the tiny shoes of a silent hero named 'Knightly'. Knightly must jump, run, and manipulate environments in order to survive the heart-racing journey through a stunning pixel art world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DERE EVIL EXE.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

As former cop Hal Bruzer, accept the Chief’s plea to raid Prison City’s security zones and end the Techno-Terrorists’ reign. Inspired by NES action titles, Prison City is a sidescrolling dystopian experience exploding with tight mechanics, intricate level design, and a satisfying narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison City.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Winging It, produced during Wholesome Games Jam 2020, invites you to experience the Spring as a bluebird. Choose the material for your nest, feast on nature’s bounty in the form of seeds, berries, and worms, and participate in quintessential bird activities. Most of all, take care of your eggs to make sure they hatch safe and sound. And, remember: don’t give up! Love the chiptunes in this game? Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winging It.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 8 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

“Basureroes: Invasion” is a 2D platform game with retro aesthetics in which a group of heroes with different abilities must save the world from an alien invasion. Run, jump and fight your way through twenty levels full of danger and epic boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basureroes: Invasion.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 123 reviews

Slimekeep is a simple arcade game where you must shoot slimes strategically to earn the most points while staying alive. As slimes live longer and grow, they become worth more points. Occasionally voids will drop which also can help you defeat hoards of slimes. This game was made in less than 48 hours for the 46th Ludum Dare game jam. Also, if you are on a device without a 16:9 aspect ratio (like … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimekeep.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Muchacho Bean is an action-roguelite Endless Runner about a bean fighting back against his creator - the evil Professor Tech-o. Shoot your way through an army of drones and other creatures with a huge arsenal of weapons and gadgets while the Professor puts your skills to the test. Key Features Endless Mode with over 530 procedurally generated levels, scaling difficulty, roguelike power-ups, bos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muchacho Bean.

‘Nimillion - The Last Expedition’ is a vast, physics-driven rocket ship adventure with Metroidvania-style progression. Pilot your ship using only thrusters, unlocking abilities like a grapple rope, quick boost, zero-gravity mode, lasers and more. Master precise controls to explore treacherous terrain, face environmental hazards, enemies, physics puzzles, and platforming trials. I’ve built this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimillion - The last expedition.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

82% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Lords of Exile is a 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia where a cursed knight makes his way to the revenge. A combination of classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Exile.