Games like The Lost Child

"Hello there! I'm Roberto, a curious robot just set free into this wondrous city by my creator. While the cyber city is full of marvels, I feel a bit nervous to explore it all on my own. Will you be my guide and join me on this incredible journey? Together, we can conquer the challenges of lightning balls and moving platforms. Let's forge a special bond as we navigate through neon landscapes, emba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream World: Roberto's Chapter.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews

Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Bitter Belief is an metroidvania game that with a very engaging story provides adventure and drama. Face monsters and different challenges as you travel through unknown lands in search of the magic eyes of stone to bring your exorcist father back to life, after having a contact with his spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitter Belief.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 2 reviews

Fast and smooth action jump & run game like in the good old days. With focus to the Speedrun community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inukari: Chase of Deception.

# Introduction : Embark on an exciting journey through ancient Greece, set in the mythical year of 1182 BC, in a 2D side-scrolling adventure! As a valiant Greek warrior, you'll engage in epic battles against the Trojans, navigating through levels to collect pieces of the legendary Trojan Horse. Each level will unlock a piece of the horse, leading to a grand finale where you confront the ultimate e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horse of Troy.

A small 2D platformer in pixel style. You play as a dinosaur "Ezy", you need to get to the castle, but it will not be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ezy.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

44% User Score Based on 104 reviews

The Waste Land is imbued with feelings of despair and lost innocence, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings. Players explore a vast world across seven continents and meet memorable characters while fighting off twisted creatures to survive a hostile land - all in gorgeous 8-bit style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Waste Land.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Way of the Red is a 2d action platformer with fun combat, fluid movement, satisfying kills, and an engaging story. Imagine a smooth, modern Ninja Gaiden with Smash Bros influences. Splatter blood across the land through four massive zones, each with their own unique environments, characters, and secrets. Use satisfying and versatile sword techniques to shred enemies to pieces. Mutate your chara… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way of the Red.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

62% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Ah... love, Love... How beautifully in one word. My mind is racing, my stomach flutter butterflies, heart racing. Are you willing to do anything to give a million cherries, collect all the jewels and even save your favorite? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoxyLand.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 44%Based on 7 reviews

Will you let other people stop you from pursuing your dreams? The Path of Motus is a game where words hurt.... literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path of Motus.

The game was played in the 1990s at a private hospital called Hopkins, outside the city of Connors, North America. The protagonist is a medical staff, because he is not well enough to take a few days off. When he returns to work in the hospital, he finds that today is not the same as in the past. The hospital is silent, bloodstains and corpses are everywhere. The protagonist in panic wants to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survived.

In a separate continuity, a brave young hero rises. But this one is unlike the others.... "Magic is pretty cool and all, but a lady's lifestyle is more important!" Hikumura Nanora, a third year grade schooler, recently stumbled into magic. Figuring that her powers can also be used to further help her agendas, she sets out to make other people "understand" her feelings. At some times nicely, but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahou Shoujo Nonlethal Nanora.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 37 reviews

A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

ABOUT THE GAMEAn invasion of androids from outer space has reached Earth. Zion and Eerie find themselves surrounded by these strange androids who relentlessly capture humans. Faced with this situation, Zion is forced to use his martial arts skills to fight the enemies. With the help of cosmic armor obtained from one of the invading androids, he will embark on a crusade to save Eerie and the other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Knight Zion.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you! The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behind mountains, pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Little Hero Adventure, where thrilling adventures await. Traverse levels of varying difficulty, battle cunning enemies, overcome traps and obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and gather berries to aid your village. Players will explore diverse biomes: mysterious forests, snowy plains, and deep caves. Each biome presents its own challenges and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Hero Adventure.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Charge Kid is a game where each jump is a puzzle, described by some players as some kind of child between Portal and Super Meat Boy. You have limited resources to make each jump, and finding out how to use them in order to make it is a puzzle. Experimentation, creativity, and some platforming precision will be necessary. It started as a submission for gmtk2019 game jam, and you can play that firs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charge Kid.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

59% User Score Based on 123 reviews

Grimind is a 2D, physics based, adventure, platform game in horror/creepy theme. Grimind casts you into forgotten caves and ancient crypts, without memories. While being there you have to demonstrate great manual skills to pass obstacles and solve non trivial puzzles to get out of scary If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimind.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability

76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

The Dark Dwellers is a difficult Souls-like side-scrolling action game driven by a strong narrative and Metroidvania-esque exploration. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DARK DWELLERS.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

70% User Score Based on 488 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 22 reviews

TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT is a larger than life, 2D side-scrolling action adventure from Game Freak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tembo The Badass Elephant.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

82% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

67% User Score Based on 232 reviews

Inspired by the glorious retro days of 8-bit gaming, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer that pays tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid. Old-school fans and platformer newcomers alike will find Rex Rocket an enjoyable and rewarding experience thanks to one-of-a-kind handmade pixel art that makes up over 100 handcrafted levels connected in an expansive starship-- eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rex Rocket.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 2,276 reviews

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature. As a wild fox you are sent on a perilous journey to meet the four Guardians, aided only by your ability to change the seasons at will, manipulating a gorgeous 2D world. Each of the seasons has a drastic change on the environment: it is up to you to ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seasons after Fall.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

74% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosenkreuzstilette.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

68% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploring secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Boy.

Hi, this is the first game I've made in Godot Engine. This is more of a school's project than a personal project, so I probably won't  update the game in the future. But for now, let me talk a bit about the game: How I got the idea: I got the idea after I decided to completely stop using Game Maker Studio. When I was looking for a new engine to learn, I discovered Godot Engine. After watching som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unseen Courage.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

45% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Mistwood is a huge forest-state populated by a variety of inhabitants. You will play as 4 different accidentally combined mercenaries who will save Mistwood from all adversity and even more.. With you will happen the most incredible events.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistwood Heroes.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

68% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Wallachia is an insane action platformer depicting a world of ferocious fights. With spears arrows or sword in hand, your survival depends on your ability to fight. Trust no one, embody the princess, enter a deadly journey to claim your kingdom back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallachia: Reign of Dracula.

Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 351 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

AGGELOS is a mesmerizing new action-RPG inspired by the likes of Wonder Boy that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era... but plays like a modern-day marvel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggelos.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 378 reviews

Seiji Maruyama is a middle-aged yakuza recently released from prison. Known as "Gozuki" (one of the demon generals from Buddhist mythology) he is the power that his oyabun counts on. But there is one thing his aniki is not taking into account: Maruyama is getting old. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Afternoon.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

74% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

[Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.

Luna lived a happy life in her little village, playing with her ball… until the day someone stole it. Guided by a mysterious narrator, the small dachshund with a big heart sets off on the adventure of a lifetime: through enchanted forests, will-o'-the-wisp swamps, bat-filled caves, icy mountains and city streets to get back what matters most. An adventure with real bite 7 handcrafted levels, each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teckel Adventure.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 177 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. With no dialogue to distract, every moment speaks directly to the heart, making it accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds. A warm and poetic journey to rediscover wonder. An animated film you can play! A runaway boy meets a fragile fawn. Experience their silent bond th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer & Boy.

Welcome to Slime Buster Naru Adventuring is tough,  but who would have thought you’d get lost on your way to your very first quest? While taking a shortcut through a dark forest, novice adventurer Naru has a chance encounter that flings her into a one-hundred-year-old mystery filled with strange creatures, mysterious individuals, a haunted chateau, and a cursed… duck? Help Naru fight,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Buster Naru.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

82% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Lords of Exile is a 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia where a cursed knight makes his way to the revenge. A combination of classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Exile.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Black Jewel is a PC game created in c64 style. Pure pixel art and simple concept (but hard to complete).You are Ryan, a barbarian warrior and you've got to keep back to the realm the Black Jewel, stealed by Darkor.Features:-Play using keyboard or joypad;- CRT effect perfect for a retrogame feeling available;- Five different zones (forest, ruins, castle...) More than 50 screens to complete in old s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Jewel.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 83 reviews

The world is dying. Many years after the banishment of the evil that plagued the land, the world was hit by waves of unbearable heat. Now in order to save the world the band of young adventurers have set upon a quest to vanquish the Sun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgiving Trials: The Space Crusade.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 8,980 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Jump King is a challenging climbing-platformer where suspense builds with every jump! Struggle upwards and explore the unknown while doing your best to avoid your inevitable fall back down... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump King.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

86% User Score Based on 78 reviews

All manner of thing shall be wellWelcome to a compact, tightly packed Metroidvania, where the Square Aspect Ratio and Single Screen Level Design allows every one of the 200+ rooms to slot into the larger puzzle-box of the world; where secrets, exploits and sequence-breaking are built into the very foundation of the game; and where the overarching story doesn’t care too much which path you happen t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

60% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Mona, a young butterfly, is disguised in the hood of a moth’s design for her own protection. But from what, Mona does not yet know. There are many things about the world Mona has been purposefully kept from knowing. Holed up in her nestroom, she looks out of her window and gazes upon the distant, glittering, twinkling lights of an alluring place which lies near the heart of this unknown world of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect-Machina.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 59 reviews

A 3D isometric action-adventure game where the player must use different abilities throughout the game to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat-aclysm.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Out here, static is the enemy... Get lost in this challenging, mysterious, open-world adventure as you encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles, and figure out how to restore the radio relay grid in order to find your missing son. Look for clues along the way and manage your resources while you decode the secrets of Full Quiet. Your puzzle solving, combat and survival skills will be tested… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Full Quiet.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

76% User Score Based on 45 reviews

You are Ryan, a barbarian warrior and you've got to keep back to the realm the Black Jewel, stolen by Darkor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Jewel.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

68% User Score Based on 943 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Big classic platformer with tons of power-ups and 12+ hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration. 8BitBoy is a tribute to all the greatest platformers of the 80s and 90s and a symbol of my endless love and passion for gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8BitBoy.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 1,696 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

The Unfinished Swan is a game about exploring the unknown. The player is a young boy chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal, unfinished kingdom. The game begins in a completely white space where players can throw paint to splatter their surroundings and reveal the world around them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unfinished Swan.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

79% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

76% User Score Based on 628 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

A Metroidvania Adventure Hunt If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dandara.