Games like Mago

This is a 2D pixel art action-adventure game featuring magic wand combat and puzzle-solving, with occasional mecha sections. It offers a nostalgic feel through its exploration, varied levels, and soundtrack.

94% positive from 1,024 · 2022 · 15% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $5.24 -65% · Lowest ever $5.24 (2024-12-05)

IndieAdventurePlatformer Pixel Graphics2DRetro

Six games like Mago

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

95% positive from 10,131 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.

The catchInstant death traps and far apart checkpoints force replaying long stretches repeatedly.

Both are tagged Retro, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Super Blue Boy Planet

91% positive from 2,724 reviews201636% finish itDeck Playable

This is a free-to-play retro-style platformer where players jump on enemies and solve puzzles to rescue a kidnapped love. It offers a casual, lighthearted adventure with smooth controls and well-paced checkpoints.

What players likedPlayers praise "Super Blue Boy Planet" as a small, challenging game reminiscent of 20-30 year old titles, offering a refreshing alternative to modern fast-paced games.

The catchRepetitive, annoying bosses with abrupt difficulty spikes

Both are tagged Retro, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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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, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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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, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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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, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Blaster Master Zero

93% positive from 1,085 reviews201936% finish itDeck Verified

8-bit action-adventure with tank and on-foot exploration. Fight mutants in side-view and top-down modes, gaining upgrades to progress.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying mix of tank exploration and on-foot shooting, improving upon the original with a memorable experience.

The catchUpgrades quickly make it too easy, leaving bosses and enemies as button mashing.

Both are tagged Retro, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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More about Mago

The catch

Movement feels floaty and imprecise, which hurts jumps you have to land on enemies.

Reviews: 94% positive from 1,024
Released: 2022
Finish it: 15% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $5.24 -65% · Lowest ever $5.24 (2024-12-05)
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 1,024 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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