Games like The Messenger

Blasphemous is a punishing action-platformer set in a dark, religious world. As the Penitent One, a silent protagonist seeking redemption, you'll explore a nightmarish landscape, defeat gruesome enemies, and uncover the secrets of this cursed land. With challenging gameplay and a haunting atmosphere, Blasphemous offers a unique and intense gaming experience.

The 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.

"Owlboy" is a single-player, fantasy platformer game with an intriguing story and ingenious game mechanics. As the mute Otus, you'll explore a vast world in the clouds, carrying friends who fight as gunners with unique abilities. The game boasts good visuals, phenomenal music, and large dungeons with challenging boss battles, resulting in a masterful and highly emotional atmosphere.

Axiom 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.

"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.

In "Dust: An Elysian Tail," play as Dust, a mysterious warrior armed with a sentient blade, as you explore a richly detailed world full of mythical creatures and powerful enemies. Uncover the truth behind Dust's past and battle against the tyrannical General Gaius and his army. With fast-paced combat, beautiful animation, and an engaging story, this action RPG is a captivating experience.

In Death's Door, players control a Crow Knight, tasked with reaping souls in a fantasy world. The game features challenging combat and clever puzzles as you navigate through various levels to claim the souls of your targets. With a unique art style and atmospheric world design, Death's Door delivers a satisfying action-adventure experience.

SHINOBI: 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.

"Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a fantasy action game that offers multiple gameplay experiences. The full edition includes the Shovel of Hope story campaign, playable with a friend in co-op mode, and three additional games featuring Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight. Showdown mode allows up to four players to battle each other, and Body Swap mode offers a unique twist to the game. With a myriad of challenge modes and the chance to uphold the virtues of Shovelry, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove provides a complete and satisfying gameplay experience."

In Alwa's Awakening, play as Zoe, a heroine from another world, and bring peace to Alwa with your magic staff. Explore the open world, solve puzzles, and navigate through 400 unique rooms in this 8-bit adventure game. With its authentic 8-bit look, catchy chiptune soundtrack, and challenging gameplay, this retro-style game is sure to bring you back to the NES era.