In the same spirit
Games like Aden: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Aden (2024): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Aden (18)
Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Shooter by Steel Mantis (2023)
★ 4.38
Sonic Mania
Adventure by SEGA (2017) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 85★ 3.86
METAL SLUG 2
Shooter by DotEmu (1998) · ≈ 3h
★ 4.04
Retro/Grade
Shooter by 24 Caret Games (2012)
Critics 79/100★ 3.9
Bit.Trip Runner
Action by Gaijin Games (2010)
★ 3.84
DJMax Respect V
Action by Neowiz (2020)
★ 3.91
Space Channel 5
Adventure by United Game Artists (1999)
★ 3.53
Barrage Musical: A Fantasy of Tempest
Shooter by SlimeSmile (2017)
VVVVVV
Adventure by Nicalis (2010) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 81★ 3.78
NES Remix 2
Adventure by Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 (2014)
Critics 81/100★ 4.07
Platina: Lab
Action (2026)
Old School Musical
Adventure by La Moutarde (2018) · ≈ 8h
Critics 75/100★ 3.63
Bit.Trip Beat
Action by Gaijin Games (2009)
★ 3.48
Beat Hazard 3
Shooter by Cold Beam Games (2024)
Synth Riders
Action by Kluge Interactive (2018)
Metacritic 83★ 4.18
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Action by Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 1 (2015)
Critics 81/100★ 4.04
Child of Eden
Shooter by Q Entertainment (2011)
Critics 81/100★ 3.59
Melatonin
Action by Half Asleep (2022) · ≈ 4h
★ 4.22