Games like Kaze and the Wild Masks

This is a 90s-style platformer where players use animal mask powers to navigate levels and defeat enemies. It features pixel art and challenging platforming across over 80 levels.

94% positive from 2,008 · 2021 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.49 (2025-09-16)

1990's Old School2DCartoony Family FriendlyCasual

Six games like Kaze and the Wild Masks

INCISION

86% positive from 1,089 reviews2025Deck Playable

Fast-paced FPS with brutal combat and a focus on skillful gunplay. Players blast through a nightmarish world filled with flesh and machine.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging, gory boomer shooter for its unique Quake/Doom-like gunplay, atmosphere, and intricate level design.

The catchDying restarts the whole 20 to 30 minute level since there are no checkpoints.

Both are tagged Old School, 1990's and Action.

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VirtuaVerse

82% positive from 1,107 reviews202020% finish itDeck Playable

Cyberpunk point-and-click adventure. Explore augmented reality, solve puzzles, and uncover a conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise VirtuaVerse as an amazing point-and-click adventure, reminiscent of early 90s classics like Monkey Island, with an amazing soundtrack by Master Boot Record.

The catchPuzzle solutions run on moon logic, so a walkthrough is near mandatory to finish.

Both are tagged Old School, 1990's and Adventure.

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Amanda the Adventurer

95% positive from 4,098 reviews2022Deck Playable

This is a single-player horror game featuring animated VHS tapes. Players solve escape room puzzles by interacting with characters who communicate directly through the screen.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun puzzles and analog horror style, comparing it to a playable horror series.

The catchPuzzle solutions are barely hinted, so progress usually means looking up a guide.

Both are tagged Old School and 1990's.

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Chicken Invaders Universe

91% positive from 3,777 reviews20222% finish itDeck Playable

This is a space shooter arcade game where players fight waves of chickens. The core loop involves upgrading weapons and ships to defeat bosses across many star systems.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a nostalgic, graphically enhanced online version of classic Chicken Invaders with added shops.

The catchLives, rockets and fuel are locked behind grinding or paying, unlike the older games.

Both are tagged Old School, Family Friendly and Casual.

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Tinykin

97% positive from 1,389 reviews202246% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D platformer where you collect tiny creatures to solve puzzles and explore a giant world. It has a charming, adventurous feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Tinykin as a delightful 3D collect-a-thon platformer, often compared to Pikmin for its charming creature-based puzzles.

The catchThere is almost no challenge or real puzzles, just collecting in every corner.

Both are tagged Cartoony, Family Friendly and Action.

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PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC

93% positive from 1,881 reviews202220% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 3D platformer where players rescue family by dodging ghosts and solving puzzles. It features unique PAC-MAN abilities like butt-bouncing and rev-rolling.

What players likedPlayers praise this 2.5D platformer for its well-made levels, good controls, and enjoyable boss fights, comparing it favorably to its sequel.

The catchLevels repeat the same easy fetch and backtrack loop until it turns boring.

Both are tagged 1990's, Family Friendly and Casual.

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More about Kaze and the Wild Masks

What players liked

Players consistently praise Kaze and the Wild Masks as a tight, fun 2D platformer, often compared to Donkey Kong Country, with enjoyable challenges and level design.

The catch

The back half turns into autoscroller levels built on trial and error memorization.

Reviews: 94% positive from 2,008
Released: 2021
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.49 (2025-09-16)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 2,008 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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