Games like Strider
Looking for games like Strider? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cyber Shadow, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance or Outland.
1 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 Game2 View Game92%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaygrinding, stability92% User Score 1,252 reviewsSHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer featuring the legendary ninja Joe Musashi. After his village is destroyed and clan turned to stone, Joe embarks on a quest for vengeance against a powerful evil. Players face challenging enemies and iconic SEGA villains in a visually striking, fast-paced ninja adventure.
View Game3 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability75% User Score 1,668 reviewsCritic Score 86%4 reviews"Outland is a critically acclaimed platformer offering beautiful graphics, immersive music, and a unique approach to light vs. darkness gameplay. Players can choose between single-player or co-op mode in this engaging and challenging adventure. Adapt to an ever-changing world and experience a thrilling adventure that bridges the divide between balance and chaos."
View Game4 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability91% User Score 7,404 reviewsCritic Score 79%9 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 Game5 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding85% User Score 2,672 reviewsCritic Score 85%91 reviews"Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown" is an action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world, where you play as Sargon and master acrobatic combat and time manipulation abilities. Explore the vast and detailed world of Mount Qaf, full of puzzles, hidden treasures, and time-corrupted enemies. Immerse yourself in a rich and original story as you evolve from a sword-wielding prodigy to an extraordinary legend.
View Game6 View Game79%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, replayability81% User Score 2,802 reviewsCritic Score 75%12 reviewsICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game with fast-paced combat. As you progress, uncover the hidden truth behind the game's narrator and the world of ICEY. With gorgeous visuals and tight controls, players will enjoy the satisfying gameplay and intriguing storyline. However, challenging boss fights and multiple endings will keep you coming back for more.
View Game7 View Game94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, optimization94% User Score 1,072 reviewsNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound blends classic 8-bit lore and gameplay with modern 3D intensity, delivering an epic ninja adventure. When Ryu Hayabusa leaves for America, a rift unleashes demons upon Hayabusa Village, prompting young ninja Kenji Mozu to confront the threat. He must wield forbidden power and ally with dark forces to save his home.
View Game8 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, character development76% User Score 955 reviewsIn Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, Trevor Belmont, a knight of the Brotherhood of Light, seeks vengeance for his mother's death at the hands of his father, now known as Dracula. Explore Dracula's castle, combat enemies with 30 moves, magic, and secondary weapons, and test your skills in 'Boss Rush' mode. This sequel delves into the Belmonts' history and their fated confrontation with destiny.
View Game9 View Game85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, stability93% User Score 7,806 reviewsCritic Score 77%21 reviewsMomodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a side-scrolling action platformer set in a cursed land on the brink of destruction. As priestess Kaho, players must journey through hordes of enemies and bosses to seek the Queen's help. With melee combos, dodge mechanics, and various items/spells, players can enjoy the story casually or challenge their reflexes with increased difficulty.
View Game10 View Game76%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, stability76% User Score 1,514 reviews9 Years of Shadows is a side-scrolling Metroidvania by Halberd Studios. Travel alongside Europa, a brave warrior determined to enter the mechanical giant Talos and stop the corruption within before it swallows the world in darkness. Battle through tainted creatures, meet charismatic musicians and uncover the truth behind the curse that robbed the land of all color. Many have tried to venture insi…
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