# Games like Abathor

> The closest matches to Abathor: Haunted Lands, Abathor - Atlantis Landing, Blazing Chrome, Guns of Fury, and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Haunted Lands](https://imho.run/games/2980900/haunted-lands) — Shares hidden collectibles and boss fights with Abathor. 118 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980900/)
2. [Abathor - Atlantis Landing](https://imho.run/games/2358610/abathor-atlantis-landing) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 74 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358610/)
3. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — A frequent pick in Abathor players' libraries, and another Action. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
4. [Guns of Fury](https://imho.run/games/3099000/guns-of-fury) — Shares hidden collectibles and boss fights with Abathor. 468 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/)
5. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Shares character switching with Abathor. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
6. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Shares combo based combat and boss fights with Abathor. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
7. [Infernax](https://imho.run/games/374190/infernax) — A frequent pick in Abathor players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,056 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/)
8. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Shares wave based combat with Abathor. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
9. [Contra: Operation Galuga](https://imho.run/games/2235020/contra-operation-galuga) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 407 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235020/)
10. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Shares exploration with Abathor. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
11. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
12. [MARVEL Cosmic Invasion](https://imho.run/games/2753970/marvel-cosmic-invasion) — Shares beat em up and character switching with Abathor. 1,129 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753970/)
13. [Volgarr the Viking](https://imho.run/games/247240/volgarr-the-viking) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 1,036 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247240/)
14. [Unruly Heroes](https://imho.run/games/780350/unruly-heroes) — Shares character switching and combo based combat with Abathor. 162 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780350/)
15. [Tiny Thor](https://imho.run/games/541310/tiny-thor) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 122 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541310/)
16. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — Shares permadeath and hidden collectibles with Abathor. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
17. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
18. [Apotheon](https://imho.run/games/208750/apotheon) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 2,025 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208750/)
19. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares combo based combat and boss fights with Abathor. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
20. [Astalon: Tears of the Earth](https://imho.run/games/1046400/astalon-tears-of-the-earth) — Shares character switching with Abathor. 641 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046400/)
21. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — Same retro mood as Abathor. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
22. [Valfaris](https://imho.run/games/600130/valfaris) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 795 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600130/)
23. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like Abathor. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
24. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares combo based combat and hidden collectibles with Abathor. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2295610&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2295610&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2295610&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2295610
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2295610
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Abathor

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2295610
- **Developer:** Pow Pixel Games
- **Publisher:** JanduSoft
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Jul 25, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 78
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2295610&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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