Games like Volgarr the Viking

81% positive from 2,451 reviewsReleased 20132% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

Hardcore retro action platformer. Players battle enemies and traps across seven worlds with simple controls and a challenging, bloody feel.

The catch

Checkpoints are scarce, so every death means replaying long stretches from the start.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 2,451 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Volgarr the Viking

Dungeon Escape

79% positive from 912 reviews20163% finish itDeck Verified

A challenging 2D platformer where players jump on enemies to defeat them. It features minimalistic graphics and a chiptune soundtrack.

Both are tagged Retro, Difficult and 2D.

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Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

88% positive from 3,161 reviews20131% finish itDeck Verified

Retro-inspired 2D action platformer where players blast through levels with the AVGN. Features challenging gameplay, power-ups, and secrets for fans of old-school difficulty.

What players likedPlayers praise its tough but fair gameplay and pretty graphics, reminiscent of classic platformers.

The catchDifficulty is punishing for its own sake, with cheap instant death blocks everywhere.

Both are tagged Retro, Difficult and Platformer.

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Airscape - The Fall of Gravity

82% positive from 2,656 reviews20155% finish itDeck Playable

Fast-paced action platformer with gravity shifting. Navigate floating islands and water blobs as an octopus.

The catchThe constantly rotating camera leaves a lot of players dizzy and motion sick.

Both are tagged Difficult, 2D 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, 2D 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, 2D and Platformer.

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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, 2D and Platformer.

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