Games like Shrine of the God-Ape

"Kero Blaster" is a challenging action-platformer game where players control a bipedal frog tasked with zapping baddies and rescuing his kidnapped girlfriend. The game features tight controls, pixel-perfect platforming, and a variety of weapons to aid in your quest. Set in a unique arrives-like world, players must navigate through different stages, battling bosses and uncovering the mystery behind the strange occurrences happening in the teleporter business.

Gato Roboto is a black and white 2D metroidvania game where you play as a cat in a mech suit. Explore a large interconnected world, battling alien creatures and solving puzzles to unlock new abilities. With tight controls and retro-inspired design, Gato Roboto offers a challenging and engaging experience.

"Nuclear Blaze" is a 2D firefighting game where you navigate through a mysterious facility, battling devastating backdrafts and explosions. With smooth controls and attention to detail, players must use their fire hose strategically to control the blaze and uncover the truth about Site 16. The game also includes a "Kid mode" designed for young children. This is not a roguelite/like/vania 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.

In Spaceport Hope, manage and grow your own spaceport in a procedurally generated universe. Mine asteroids, build structures, manage resources, and research new technologies to expand your operations. Encounters with alien species, space pirates, and other threats add excitement and challenge to this immersive space simulation and strategy game.

"Out There Somewhere" is a puzzle-platformer game where players manipulate time and space to help the stranded astronaut solve complex puzzles and navigate through dangerous environments. Players must collect and manage resources while exploring multiple dimensions to repair their spacecraft and return home. The game features unique mechanics, hand-drawn art, and a minimalistic narrative that emphasizes exploration and discovery.

RIVE is a fast-paced, explosive joyride featuring non-stop shooting and platforming action. As a spunky spaceship pilot, you'll wreck, hack, die, and retry your way through battles with enemies and massive bosses. Master the game's unique blend of combat and exploration, and uncover the mysteries of a decaying ship filled with malfunctioning machines.

"Relive classic 2D platforming in Oozi: Earth Adventure, now with HD visuals and hand-drawn art. Enjoy a story of an alien pilot, Oozi, trying to return home after crashing on Earth. With various difficulty levels and Steam integration features like Achievements, Leaderboards, and Quantum Ghosts, this game offers fun for all kinds of gamers."

"Tiny Dangerous Dungeons" is a challenging pixel art adventure game where players navigate treacherous dungeons as a young explorer. Collect valuable relics, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies to progress through the levels. With permadeath and increasing difficulty, each run requires strategy and quick reflexes. Your bravery and wits will be tested in this nostalgic tribute to classic gaming.

"MO: Astray" is a pixel art action-puzzler where you play as a mysterious lifeform named MO. Explore a space station, solve puzzles, and battle enemies using your unique abilities to uncover the truth about MO's origins. With challenging gameplay and a compelling story, MO: Astray offers a satisfying experience for fans of the action-puzzler genre.