Games like LOVE

91% positive from 1,193 reviewsReleased 201422% finish itSteam Deck Verified$2.99

What it is

This is a challenging retro platformer with a unique checkpoint system and a focus on competitive scoring. It offers a level editor and multiple gameplay modes for replayability.

What players liked

Players praise its challenging platforming, tight controls, and good audio, making it a solid experience for all ages.

The catch

Very short and conventional, it offers nothing to stand out from other retro platformers.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,193 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like LOVE

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

95% positive from 10,108 reviews201932% finish itDeck Verified

This is a retro-style action-adventure game series featuring shovel combat. It offers multiple campaigns with unique characters and a local multiplayer mode.

What players likedPlayers praise Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove as a fantastic retro 2D platformer reminiscent of Mega Man and classic Mario games.

Both are tagged Retro, Great Soundtrack and Pixel Graphics.

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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

84% positive from 1,806 reviews201717% finish itDeck Verified

This is a retro platformer collection featuring classic Mega Man games. Players battle Robot Masters through challenging action and exploration.

What players likedPlayers say it's a challenging and enjoyable collection, especially praising the inclusion of DLC and exclusive content.

The catchThe rewind feature from the first collection is missing, making this a downgrade.

Both are tagged Retro, Great Soundtrack and Platformer.

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Cyber Shadow

84% positive from 1,529 reviews202129% finish itDeck Verified

Cyber Shadow is a retro-style ninja action platformer. Players dash, slice, and leap through Mekacity, unlocking Ninjutsu skills to defeat Dr. Progen's synthetic army.

What players likedPlayers praise Cyber Shadow's tight gameplay, challenging retro platforming, and memorable chiptune music, often comparing it to Ninja Gaiden and Mega Man.

The catchKnockback flings you into instant death spikes and pits, with checkpoints far apart.

Both are tagged Retro, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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Odallus: The Dark Call

88% positive from 1,358 reviews20159% finish itDeck Unsupported

Odallus is a 2D action-exploration game with sharp controls and 8-bit graphics. Players explore levels, fight enemies and bosses, and rescue a son from darkness.

What players likedPlayers praise its "classic-vania" and Metroidvania elements, with fun movement progression and a dark atmosphere.

The catchMovement is sluggish and unresponsive, and oversized hitboxes cause cheap hits.

Both are tagged Retro, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

94% positive from 4,488 reviews20189% finish itDeck Playable

Retro action-platformer where you switch characters with unique abilities to explore and fight demons. Your choices impact difficulty and the ending.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, charming homage to 8-bit Castlevania, especially Castlevania 3, with great art and music.

The catchMovement, shooting and platforming feel stiff and clunky like an NES game.

Both are tagged Retro, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

85% positive from 1,612 reviews202016% finish itDeck Verified

Retro 2D action platformer with multiple playable characters and local co-op. Players battle demons with varied abilities in a dark, 8-bit style.

What players likedPlayers praise this Castlevania-like sequel for its charming art, music, challenging bosses, and diverse characters.

The catchDifficulty leans on cheap deaths and bottomless pits rather than fair challenge.

Both are tagged Retro, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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