1
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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Hollow Knight
Steam
Publisher:
Team Cherry
Developer:
Team Cherry
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Feb 24, 2017
5 years, 4 months ago
|
$14.99
$7.49
-50%
|
2DActionAdventureAtmosphericControllerCuteDark FantasyDifficultExplorationGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieMetroidvaniaMultiple EndingsOpen WorldPlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-likeStory Rich
|
301,162 |
207,072 |
10/10 |
~$59 million
|
2
|
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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Cuphead
Steam
Publisher:
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Developer:
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
|
Sep 29, 2017
4 years, 9 months ago
|
$19.99
$13.99
-30%
|
2DActionAtmosphericBullet HellCartoonCartoonyColorfulCo-opDifficultFunnyGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieLocal Co-OpMultiplayerPlatformerRetroShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
275,007 |
91,204 |
10/10 |
~$35 million
|
3
|
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
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Castle Crashers®
Steam
Publisher:
The Behemoth
Developer:
The Behemoth
|
Sep 26, 2012
9 years, 9 months ago
|
$14.99
$2.99
-80%
|
2DActionAction RPGAdventureBeat 'em upCasualComedyControllerCo-opFantasyFunnyGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerOnline Co-OpRPGSide Scroller
|
158,720 |
68,535 |
10/10 |
~$20 million
|
4
|
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Celeste
Steam
Publisher:
Matt Makes Games Inc.
Developer:
Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
|
Jan 25, 2018
4 years, 5 months ago
|
$19.99
$4.99
-75%
|
2D2D PlatformerActionAdventureAtmosphericCuteDifficultExplorationFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackIndieLGBTQ+Pixel GraphicsPlatformerPrecision PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
|
84,076 |
49,686 |
10/10 |
~$19 million
|
5
|
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Steam
Publisher:
505 Games
Developer:
ArtPlay
|
Jun 18, 2019
3 years ago
|
$39.99
$15.99
-60%
|
2.5D2DActionAdventureAnimeCo-opCraftingDark FantasyDifficultExplorationFemale ProtagonistGothicGreat SoundtrackMetroidvaniaNudityPlatformerRPGSexual ContentSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
99,896 |
22,785 |
9/10 |
~$17 million
|
6
|
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
|
Geometry Dash
Steam
Publisher:
RobTop Games
Developer:
RobTop Games
|
Dec 22, 2014
7 years, 6 months ago
|
$3.99
$1.99
-50%
|
2DActionAdventureArcadeCasualCharacter CustomizationColorfulDifficultFamily FriendlyFunnyGreat SoundtrackIndieLevel EditorMusicPlatformerPrecision PlatformerRhythmSide ScrollerSingleplayerStrategy
|
87,650 |
176,587 |
9/10 |
~$14 million
|
7
|
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
|
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Steam
Publisher:
NEOWIZ
Developer:
SouthPAW Games
|
Jan 20, 2021
1 year, 5 months ago
|
$19.99
$12.99
-35%
|
2DActionAction-AdventureAction RoguelikeAdventureCuteDifficultFantasyHack and SlashIndieMetroidvaniaMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerRoguelikeRogueliteSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichVillain Protagonist
|
91,453 |
30,093 |
9/10 |
~$12 million
|
8
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When evil threatens the world, the world calls on Broforce - an under-funded, over-powered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force. Brace your loins with up to four players to run ‘n’ gun as dozens of different bros and eliminate the opposing terrorist forces that threaten our way of life.
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Broforce
Steam
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Developer:
Free Lives
|
Oct 15, 2015
6 years, 8 months ago
|
$14.99
$3.74
-75%
|
2DActionAdventureAmericaArcadeCasualComedyCo-opEpicFunnyGoreIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerRetroShooterSide Scroller
|
105,792 |
39,537 |
10/10 |
~$11 million
|
9
|
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
|
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Steam
Publisher:
Yacht Club Games
Developer:
Yacht Club Games
|
Jun 26, 2014
8 years ago
|
$39.99
$23.99
-40%
|
2DActionAdventureArcadeComedyDifficultFantasyFunnyGreat SoundtrackIndieKickstarterMedievalMetroidvaniaOld SchoolPixel GraphicsPlatformerRetroRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
59,083 |
11,795 |
10/10 |
~$9 million
|
10
|
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
|
Blasphemous
Steam
Publisher:
Team17
Developer:
The Game Kitchen
|
Sep 10, 2019
2 years, 9 months ago
|
$24.99
$6.24
-75%
|
2DActionAdventureBloodDark FantasyDifficultGoreGothicGreat SoundtrackHorrorIndieLore-RichMetroidvaniaNudityPixel GraphicsPlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-likeViolent
|
63,539 |
18,178 |
9/10 |
~$8.7 million
|
11
|
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
|
My Friend Pedro
Steam
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Developer:
DeadToast Entertainment
|
Jun 20, 2019
3 years ago
|
$19.99
$7.99
-60%
|
2.5D2DActionBloodBullet TimeComedyControllerFast-PacedFunnyGoreGreat SoundtrackIndieMultiplayerParkourPhysicsPlatformerShooterSide ScrollerSingleplayerViolent
|
81,014 |
21,011 |
10/10 |
~$8 million
|
12
|
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
|
Sonic Mania
Steam
Publisher:
SEGA
Developers:
Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
|
Aug 29, 2017
4 years, 10 months ago
|
$19.99
$4.99
-75%
|
2DActionAction-AdventureAdventureArcadeCartoonyCasualClassicColorfulFamily FriendlyFast-PacedGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-OpMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerRemakeRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
43,267 |
17,058 |
9/10 |
~$6.5 million
|
13
|
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
|
Super Meat Boy
Steam
Publishers:
Developer:
Team Meat
|
Nov 30, 2010
11 years, 7 months ago
|
$14.99
|
2D2D PlatformerActionComedyControllerDifficultFast-PacedFunnyGoreGreat SoundtrackIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerPrecision PlatformerReplay ValueRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayerTime AttackUnforgiving
|
24,269 |
22,021 |
9/10 |
~$6.3 million
|
14
|
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
|
Streets of Rage 4
Steam
Publishers:
Dotemu, Yooreka Studio (Greater China)
Developers:
Dotemu, Guard Crush, Lizardcube
|
Apr 30, 2020
2 years, 2 months ago
|
$24.99
$12.49
-50%
|
2DActionAdventureArcadeBeat 'em upCasualClassicColorfulCo-opCo-op CampaignFightingGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerOnline Co-OpRetroSide Scroller
|
37,830 |
12,522 |
9/10 |
~$6 million
|
15
|
Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.
|
Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™
Steam
Publisher:
Ubisoft
Developer:
Ubisoft Montpellier
|
Jun 25, 2014
8 years ago
|
$14.99
$3.74
-75%
|
2DActionAdventureAtmosphericComic BookDogDramaEducationEmotionalGreat SoundtrackHistoricalIndieMusicPlatformerPuzzleSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichWarWorld War I
|
N/A |
18,679 |
10/10 |
~$5.4 million
|
16
|
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
|
Salt and Sanctuary
Steam
Publisher:
Ska Studios
Developer:
Ska Studios
|
May 17, 2016
6 years, 1 month ago
|
$17.99
$4.49
-75%
|
2DActionAction RPGAdventureAtmosphericCo-opDarkDark FantasyDifficultGoreHorrorIndieLocal Co-OpMetroidvaniaPlatformerRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-likeStory Rich
|
N/A |
15,019 |
9/10 |
~$5.2 million
|
17
|
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
|
Spelunky 2
Steam
Publisher:
Mossmouth
Developers:
BlitWorks, Mossmouth
|
Sep 29, 2020
1 year, 9 months ago
|
$19.99
$9.99
-50%
|
2D2D Platformer4 Player LocalActionAction RoguelikeCo-opCuteDifficultFunnyIndieLocal Co-OpOnline Co-OpPerma DeathPlatformerProcedural GenerationPvPReplay ValueRoguelikeRogueliteSide Scroller
|
23,692 |
13,346 |
9/10 |
~$5.1 million
|
18
|
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
|
Night in the Woods
Steam
Publisher:
Finji
Developer:
Infinite Fall
|
Feb 21, 2017
5 years, 4 months ago
|
$19.99
$9.99
-50%
|
2DAdventureAtmosphericChoices MatterColorfulCuteDramaExplorationFemale ProtagonistFunnyGreat SoundtrackIndieLGBTQ+MysteryPlatformerPsychological HorrorSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichWalking Simulator
|
58,110 |
11,754 |
9/10 |
~$4.5 million
|
19
|
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
|
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Steam
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Developer:
Moon Studios GmbH
|
Apr 27, 2016
6 years, 2 months ago
|
$4.99
|
2.5D2DActionAdventureAtmosphericControllerCuteDifficultFamily FriendlyFantasyGreat SoundtrackIndieMetroidvaniaOpen WorldPlatformerPuzzleRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
|
119,570 |
46,702 |
10/10 |
~$4.5 million
|
20
|
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
|
LIMBO
Steam
Publisher:
Playdead
Developer:
Playdead
|
Aug 2, 2011
10 years, 11 months ago
|
$9.99
$2.49
-75%
|
2DActionAdventureAtmosphericCasualCinematicControllerDarkDifficultHorrorIndieMinimalistPhysicsPlatformerPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerShortSide ScrollerSingleplayerSurreal
|
43,073 |
22,462 |
9/10 |
~$4.3 million
|
21
|
ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?
|
ICEY
Steam
Publisher:
XD
Developer:
FantaBlade Network
|
Nov 17, 2016
5 years, 7 months ago
|
$10.99
$5.49
-50%
|
2DActionAdventureAnimeCharacter Action GameCyberpunkFemale ProtagonistFunnyGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashIndieLovecraftianMetroidvaniaNarrationPlatformerRPGSci-fiSide ScrollerSingleplayerSpectacle fighter
|
96,119 |
20,258 |
9/10 |
~$4.3 million
|
22
|
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dward with have vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
|
Rogue Legacy
Steam
Publisher:
Cellar Door Games
Developer:
Cellar Door Games
|
Jun 27, 2013
9 years ago
|
$14.99
$3.74
-75%
|
2DActionAction RoguelikeAddictiveAdventureControllerDifficultExplorationFantasyIndieMedievalMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsPlatformerRoguelikeRogueliteRoguevaniaRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
25,781 |
14,816 |
9/10 |
~$4.3 million
|
23
|
In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!
|
Kingdom Two Crowns
Steam
Publisher:
Raw Fury
Developers:
Coatsink, Fury Studios, Stumpy🐙Squid
|
Dec 11, 2018
3 years, 6 months ago
|
$19.99
$4.99
-75%
|
2DAdventureAtmosphericBase BuildingColony SimCo-opFantasyGreat SoundtrackIndieLocal Co-OpMedievalMultiplayerOnline Co-OpPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvivalTower Defense
|
58,661 |
10,983 |
9/10 |
~$4.2 million
|
24
|
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
|
Rogue Legacy 2
Steam
Publisher:
Cellar Door Games
Developer:
Cellar Door Games
|
Apr 28, 2022
2 months ago
|
$24.99
$19.99
-20%
|
2DActionAction RoguelikeAdventureArcadeCartoonyDifficultEarly AccessIndieMetroidvaniaMultiplayerPlatformerProcedural GenerationRoguelikeRogueliteRoguevaniaRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-like
|
49,923 |
8,648 |
9/10 |
~$4.1 million
|
25
|
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress.Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
|
Craft The World
Steam
Publisher:
Black Maple Games
Developer:
Dekovir Entertainment
|
Nov 24, 2014
7 years, 7 months ago
|
$18.99
$5.69
-70%
|
2DAdventureBuildingCity BuilderColony SimCraftingFantasyGod GameIndieMultiplayerOpen WorldResource ManagementRPGSandboxSide ScrollerSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvivalTower Defense
|
99,556 |
11,313 |
9/10 |
~$4.1 million
|
26
|
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
|
Spelunky
Steam
Publisher:
Mossmouth
Developer:
Mossmouth
|
Aug 8, 2013
8 years, 10 months ago
|
$14.99
$1.49
-90%
|
2DActionAction RoguelikeAddictiveAdventureControllerCo-opDifficultGreat SoundtrackIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerPerma DeathPlatformerProcedural GenerationReplay ValueRoguelikeRogueliteSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
27,593 |
13,053 |
9/10 |
~$3.7 million
|
27
|
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
|
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Steam
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Developer:
Humble Hearts LLC
|
May 24, 2013
9 years, 1 month ago
|
$14.99
$3.74
-75%
|
2DActionAction RPGAdventureAnimeAtmosphericBeat 'em upBeautifulControllerExplorationFantasyGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashIndieMetroidvaniaPlatformerRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
|
25,438 |
12,788 |
10/10 |
~$3.7 million
|
28
|
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
|
Touhou Luna Nights
Steam
Publishers:
PLAYISM, WSS playground
Developers:
Team Ladybug, Vaka Game Magazine, WSS playground
|
Feb 25, 2019
3 years, 4 months ago
|
$17.99
$16.19
-10%
|
2DActionAction-AdventureAdventureAnimeBeat 'em upBullet HellControllerCuteExplorationFaithFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackIndieMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsPlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayerTime Manipulation
|
47,102 |
10,534 |
10/10 |
~$3.6 million
|
29
|
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
|
Child of Light
Steam
Publisher:
Ubisoft
Developer:
Ubisoft Montréal
|
Apr 29, 2014
8 years, 2 months ago
|
$14.99
$4.49
-70%
|
2DActionAdventureAtmosphericBeautifulCasualCuteFantasyFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieLocal Co-OpPlatformerRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy
|
49,484 |
11,082 |
9/10 |
~$3.2 million
|
30
|
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
|
Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Steam
Publisher:
Neon Doctrine
Developer:
Hunter Studio
|
Aug 31, 2016
5 years, 10 months ago
|
$9.99
$3.99
-60%
|
2D4 Player LocalAction RoguelikeAction RPGBeat 'em upColorfulDifficultDungeon CrawlerHack and SlashLocal MultiplayerLootMultiplayerMultiple EndingsPvEPvPRoguelikeRogueliteRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
98,923 |
16,244 |
9/10 |
~$3.1 million
|