Games like Crypt Stalker
Looking for games like Crypt Stalker? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Oniken, Panzer Paladin or Blazing Chrome.
1 View Game67%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaygrinding, stability75% User Score 476 reviewsCritic Score 45%3 reviewsOniken is a single-player, violence fighting game with an intriguing story, excellent gameplay, compelling visuals, and perfect music, inspired by 1980's games and movies. As the lone ninja mercenary Zaku, players join the rebellion against the evil Oniken military organization, oppressing the few remaining post-war survivors. Every copy includes a digital game manual and soundtrack, but expect tough challenges, as death will come frequently.
View Game2 View Game78%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, replayability78% User Score 182 reviewsCritic Score 79%1 reviewsIn "Panzer Paladin", pilot the Paladin power armor and wield weapons seized from the demonic hordes to save humanity. Forge and share custom melee weapons through the Steam Workshop, and prepare for a showdown between technology and the occult. Experience thrilling platforming action and intense battles in this action-packed game.
View Game3 View Game84%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaystability90% User Score 852 reviewsCritic Score 82%3 reviewsIn "Blazing Chrome," players battle through a dystopian world overrun by machines, choosing between a human resistance fighter or a reprogrammed robot. The game offers tight side-scrolling shooter action with a variety of weapons and abilities, as well as local co-op play. With hand-drawn graphics and challenging gameplay, Blazing Chrome is a love letter to classic run-and-gun games.
View Game4 View Game83%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, replayability86% User Score 1,182 reviewsCritic Score 80%37 reviewsThe world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past traps, and nimbly navigate the ruins of Mekacity.
View Game5 View Game82%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplayoptimization, stability88% User Score 4,480 reviewsCritic Score 80%17 reviewsProject Warlock is a pixelated first-person shooter game with heavy metal music, where players battle through 60 levels of challenging enemies and bosses across 6 different worlds. As theWarlock, players can use over 35 weapons, spells, and magical abilities to defeat the forces of evil. With roguelike elements and a level editor, Project Warlock offers high replayability and customization.
View Game6 View Game74%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding73% User Score 882 reviewsCritic Score 76%16 reviews"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.
View Game7 View Game74%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, monetization76% User Score 288 reviewsCritic Score 68%2 reviews"Steel Assault" is a 16-bit styled action platformer set in a post-apocalyptic America. Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier seeking revenge, in fast-paced side scrolling combat with unique zipline action. Experience a hand-crafted stage-based game with a classic challenging arcade style, offering both easy and 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode.
View Game8 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability91% User Score 7,404 reviewsCritic Score 79%32 reviewsAxiom Verge is a metroidvania-style game with retro side-scrolling action. As a scientist who awakens in a mysterious, alien world, you'll use powerful weapons and abilities to explore, solve puzzles, and battle bosses. With a focus on progressive discovery, uncover the secrets of this mysterious world and learn its connection to your own fate.
View Game9 View Game82%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsoptimization, stability83% User Score 2,602 reviewsCritic Score 81%9 reviews"Strider" is a single-player Science Fiction Hack and Slash game featuring Strider Hiryu, the original assassin, in a massive interconnected world with lightning fast combat and a variety of weapons, including the indestructible plasma charged cypher. The game boasts amazing mechanics, stunning graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack, but contains some bugs and requires grinding. Its beautiful level design and seamless traversal options make for exceptional replayability.
View Game10 View Game82%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, optimization87% User Score 1,448 reviewsCritic Score 75%11 reviewsShantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut is a steamified version of the critically acclaimed game, featuring HD portrait artwork, additional challenges, and extra content like illustrations, Steam Trading Cards, Achievements, and more. As half-genie Shantae, players explore a sprawling world, whip enemies with their hair, tackle big bosses, and uncover a thrilling adventure in this side-scrolling action game. The warp system has been reimagined for speed runners and returning players, making this a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
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