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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Storm Lancers down to the 18 that fit the “PC” category. Sonic Forces, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Spelunky 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Storm Lancers.

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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev ProbablyMonsters

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Storm Lancers is Sonic Forces — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Spelunky 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Storm Lancers on PC

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Storm Lancers. 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.

#1Sonic Forces
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.

It predates Storm Lancers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62Setting34
#2Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and visual pixel

It predates Storm Lancers by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode76Visuals74
#3Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Setting69
Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.

It predates Storm Lancers by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode93Visuals86Setting0
Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and offline, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: visuals.

It predates Storm Lancers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode89Visuals47
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D 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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.

It predates Storm Lancers by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode82Setting0
Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80Setting0
Metal Slug 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DTacticalMelee
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Storm Lancers by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Wannabe Galgame God!!!
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art
Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7
Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

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.

It predates Storm Lancers by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals57
Super Contra
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Storm Lancers by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals64
Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

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

It predates Storm Lancers by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode93Visuals73
Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Storm Lancers by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Trials Rising
Platformer2D 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 adventure storytelling

Genre100Visuals100Game mode88
King Arthur's Gold
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DPvP
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 adventure storytelling

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.

It predates Storm Lancers by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68Setting0
SpeedRunners
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DOffline
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

It predates Storm Lancers by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70

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