Games like Takelshin

Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls is a DRM-free beat-em-up platformer, originally released on Steam in 2016, where you play as Chelshia, a synthetic chimera with parts of oni, golem, and harpy, protecting your monster-inhabited island home from looting pirates using GIANT STONE FIST technology. This itch.io version has identical features to the Steam version and can transfer saves between the two.

"Noitu Love 2: Devolution" is a retro-style arcade adventure where you play as Xoda Rap, battling the time-bending mayhem caused by the return of the Darns, a century after their initial defeat. The game features unique mouse-controlled gameplay, super-fast action, and inventive bosses across seven levels, each with unique challenges and multiple boss battles. Offering something for fans and newcomers alike, it has three difficulty settings and additional unlockable content.

"A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda" is a side-scrolling action game with robot-combat focused gameplay. As the titular character A.R.E.S., players must save humanity from extinction by battling enemies with an array of weapons and abilities. The game features hand-drawn backgrounds and detailed character designs, with a focus on fast-paced combat and exploration.

"MURI" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with a good plot and compelling game mechanics. After the colonization of Mars, a powerful armor suit causes conflict among factions, and when Mars mysteriously vanishes, one woman embarks on a journey to discover humanity's fate. Inspired by '80s games, MURI features PC speaker music, 16-color EGA graphics, and an optional TURBO mode, providing an authentic '80s gaming experience.

"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.

"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.

"MagiCat" is a single-player kids' platformer game with phenomenal mechanics and splendid visuals. Embark on a quest to retrieve a stolen artifact, exploring 63 levels with unique boss battles across 7 worlds. Enjoy a handcrafted retro experience with gorgeous level design, unlockable skills, and color schemes for the main character.

"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."

"Capsized" is a Science Fiction arcade-style game with both single-player and local multi-player options for up to 2 players in a co-op, split screen format. The game features an immersive alien world with unique hand-drawn art, a stellar soundtrack, and challenging gameplay that combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players must navigate through a perilous environment, fight off creatures, and save crewmates to escape the mysterious planet.

In Cally's Caves 4, players join Cally and her friends in their fight against deadly enemies to save the world. This action-packed run-and-gun game features extensive character customization, various weapons, and numerous levels that increase in difficulty. With a local co-op mode, players can team up to defeat the bosses and complete missions together.