Buster Bros.

17 Games like Buster Bros. on PC that you should try

Games like Buster Bros. · Find similar →

More about this game →

Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Filter by:PC×← Back to home

We filtered the 49 games similar to Buster Bros. down to the 17 that fit the “PC” category. Metal Slug 2, Gunstar Heroes and Jazz Jackrabbit 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Buster Bros..

iRank76/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Tags

SoloMultiplayer

Year 1989Dev Mitchell Corporation

Quick answer

Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Buster Bros. is Metal Slug 2 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Gunstar Heroes and Jazz Jackrabbit 2 follow close behind.

#1Metal Slug 275 #2Gunstar Heroes75 #3Jazz Jackrabbit 273 #4Super Contra73 #5Metal Slug 564

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

The best games like Buster Bros. on PC

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Buster Bros.. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Metal Slug 2Closest overall match

75

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, first-person shooting and melee combat

Released 9 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93

#2Gunstar Heroes

75

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and setting scifi

Released 4 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93

#3Jazz Jackrabbit 2Closest on game mode

73

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: visual pixel.

Released 9 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72

73

Super Contra

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSci-Fi

IGDB58· 3

Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping visual pixel

Genre100Game mode100Visuals51

64

Metal Slug 5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-op2DTacticalMelee

IGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 14 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode79Visuals72

#6King Arthur's Gold

61

King Arthur's Gold

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81

Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer.

Released 24 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Visuals100Game mode91

60

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Released 28 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode89Visuals85

Steam Epic Xbox

59

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Buster Bros.: visuals.

Released 28 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode100Visuals47

#9Sonic the Hedgehog 2

59

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPixel Art

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Released 3 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76

#10TowerFall Ascension

59

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping shooter

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

Released 24 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Visuals100Game mode74

#11Trials Rising

58

Trials Rising

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping shooter

Released 30 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode88Visuals72

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Rayman Origins

57

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Released 22 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode82Visuals73

57

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, co op and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Released 31 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode80Visuals72

56

Spelunky 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Released 31 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Game mode77Visuals72

#15Wannabe Galgame God!!!

54

Wannabe Galgame God!!!

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-op2DPixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7

Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER.

Released 26 years after Buster Bros..

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79

Complete list of games like Buster Bros. on PC

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Buster Bros., ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Claw

Claw

Platformer

Doodle Jump

Doodle Jump

Platformer · Survival

Explore games similar to Buster Bros. by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best 2D Platformer Games Best Platformer Games