Games like Castle of Venia

"8BitBoy" is a single-player platformer game with a nostalgic 80s and 90s vibe, offering approximately 12 hours of main story playtime. The game features 5 worlds, 56 levels, and over 300 hidden locations to explore, with a variety of power-ups and boss battles. The game follows the journey of 8BitBoy, who gets sucked into a decaying world of platforming through a strange cartridge he found in his basement.

"Beholgar is a single-player fantasy platformer Metroidvania game with stellar graphics and an awesome soundtrack. As a barbarian, you must save the world from an evil god by exploring caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles, and battling ferocious beasts. Gain new skills, abilities, and magic rings, and vanquish ancient creatures on your quest to find weapons, items, and abilities."

Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior is a nostalgic arcade action game that combines 2D platforming and side-scrolling beat 'em up elements. It boasts stunning retro-style pixel art, epic boss battles, and engaging combat. Expand your abilities as you journey through classically inspired levels.

"Insanity's Blade: The Chronicles of Thurstan" is an old-school action platformer with RPG elements, where you play as a father on a journey to hell to save his family's souls. Battle through 16 stages, climb walls, and collect powerful weapons, while upgrading abilities at the store. Play local co-op with friends and choose between story mode with cutscenes or arcade mode for non-stop action.

"Blue Fire" is a 3D platformer adventure game set in a decaying kingdom. As the hero, players explore, solve puzzles, and engage in challenging combat against shadowy creatures to rekindle the dying embers of the world. With precise movement controls and various abilities to unlock, players must navigate treacherous environments and confront the darkness within.

In "Slain: Back from Hell," players control Bathoryn and battle through a Gothic world, fighting grotesque pixel art enemies and overcoming fiendish traps to defeat six deadly overlords. To vanquish these foes, players must master three deadly elemental weapons, each with unique combos, timing, and uses, and learn the placement and timing of enemy encounters. Death is a common occurrence, with many gruesome ways to meet your end.

In "Angel's Gear," players navigate an apocalyptic wasteland and wield a powerful, new weapon called The Gear. The game features a unique combat system with unconventional movement and a variety of bullet types. Experience monstrous boss battles, explore an interconnected world, and switch between Demon and Angel mode for added depth in this horror adventure. The Gear, a self-replicating machine that consumes all matter, has already destroyed a universe in its quest for fuel.

Reaper: Tale of a Pale Swordsman is an action-packed, side-scrolling role-playing game. Fight against numerous enemies with various weapons and abilities, while exploring a beautifully designed pixel art world. Upgrade your character, customize your loadout, and uncover the truth behind the pale swordsman's past in this engaging indie title.

"Inexistence is a single-player fantasy platformer game with wonderful visuals and good music, but is very grinding and buggy. As Hald, embark on a quest to save your sister and maintain balance in the world by exploring a vast pixel art world, battling bosses, and customizing your stats and equipment. Discover hidden places and complete multiple difficulty levels in this Metroidvania-style game."

"Xeodrifter" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with fantastic mechanics, fabulous graphics, and masterful music. As an interstellar drifter, explore a cluster of four planets to repair your warp core, battling alien guards and uncovering secrets in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. The Special Edition Now Available includes a developer diary and acclaimed soundtrack.