Games like 1985 (Lowrez Jam version)

Disclaimer Original version of the game was created for the Lowrez Jam 2016. Introduction The legend of the video game industry was born back in 1985. What if Shigeru Miyamoto and his team designed Super Mario Bros as a metroidvania type of game? Well... Let's try to imagine in this little tribute to the good old days. Controls You can use keyboard and that's fine. But this game also has g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1985.

68%Game Brain Score

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68% User Score Based on 943 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Big classic platformer with tons of power-ups and 12+ hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration. 8BitBoy is a tribute to all the greatest platformers of the 80s and 90s and a symbol of my endless love and passion for gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8BitBoy.

76%Game Brain Score

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74% User Score Based on 1,045 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a platform game developed by Black Forest Games for Microsoft Windows. It is the successor to the 1987 Commodore 64 title The Great Giana Sisters and sequel to the 2009 re-imagining Giana Sisters DS. The game was funded through crowdfunding website Kickstarter, reaching its goal of $150,000. In addition to the Windows release, a console port has been released on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams.

91%Game Brain Score

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91% User Score Based on 222 reviews

Croc’s back and he’s still got the moves! Croc Legend of the Gobbos is the heartwarming journey of an endearing, humble little crocodile equipped with only his iconic backpack and a wiggly butt as he platforms his way across a series of unique worlds by running, jumping, climbing, swimming and tail spinning on his quest to rescue his adopted family of Gobbos from the grasp of the evil sorcerer Bar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Croc Legend of the Gobbos.

88%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 458 reviews

Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans.

97%Game Brain Score

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98% User Score Based on 2,411 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

STONE THE CROWS! Are you ready to explore the wilds of the Australian Outback in this remastered version of the classic game, TY the Tasmanian Tiger? Join TY on a RIPPER of an adventure to free his family from the DREAMING and stop the nefarious evil genius BOSS CASS from removing mammals from the top of the food chain. To help you on your quest, you've got a BEAUT arsenal of boomerangs, sharp t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TY the Tasmanian Tiger.

82%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest.

86%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 112 reviews

In an age of faster-than-light travel and advanced cyber-robotics, brave explorers known as Cosmobreeders travel to forgotten worlds and study alien creatures. Play as a lone Cosmobreeder shot down over Planet Tutone, a world fallen to ruin and haunted by ancient betrayal. Your comrades have been captured, your equipment stolen. Armed with only your wits, traverse ancient service tunnels, eerie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmobreeder Yiffai.

79%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 572 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

Create & Play the dungeons of your dreams Create and share your very own dungeons, then play a nearly infinite number of highly creative, trap-ridden dungeons made by other creators from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker.

74%Game Brain Score

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73% User Score Based on 882 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

90%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this game inspired by the best 3D platformers If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Promenade.

93%Game Brain Score

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98% User Score Based on 960 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a new interactive animated adventure, where players must help Arzette save the Kingdom of Faramore from the evil demon king, Daimur. It is a spiritual successor to a pair of infamous fantasy adventure titles, being developed by Seedy Eye Software and both funded & published by Limited Run Games.The Kingdom of Faramore is beautifully realized by Rob Dunlavey, the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

90%Game Brain Score

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92% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Mr Run and Jump draws you in with precise level design, free-flowing gameplay, and formidable challenge. Silky controls encourage players to run, jump, dash, double jump, and roll to clear levels with style, making it a speedrunner’s dream. Collectibles hidden in tough-to-reach spots demand players use their wits as well as their dexterity. Dynamic Assistance options allow players to set the level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Run and Jump.

58%Game Brain Score

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79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Jumpman is a platform game written by Randy Glover and released by Epyx in 1983. Originally developed for the Atari 8-bit family, versions were also released for the Commodore 64, Apple II, IBM PC, and ColecoVision. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman (C64/MSDOS).

95%Game Brain Score

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95% User Score Based on 620 reviews

Unsung Warriors - Prologue is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt. DESIGNED FOR SOLO AND COUCH CO-OP This game can be played solo or with a friend in couch co-op mode. Help each other out of difficult situations, fighting side by side. FEATURES Single Player & Couch Co-op Mode Explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Warriors - Prologue.

95%Game Brain Score

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95% User Score Based on 147 reviews

Make use of your special abilities to skate, shoot, and fly through over 40 unique locations. In a strange land with almost no information you must be resourceful and clever. Question everything you see and trust nothing you hear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automaton Lung.

50%Game Brain Score

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58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! Seep Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEEP Universe.

58%Game Brain Score

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58% User Score Based on 90 reviews

When he morphs into a ninja, you better duck! Play as Maui. Play as the Ninja. Play as Maui. Play as the Ninja. Try not to get dizzy. Find the missing Shabuhm Shabuhm idol before your island paradise goes kaboom kaboom! 40 hours of intense gameplay. So pack plenty of attitude. And your bug gun. Come beak to beak with MudDrakes, Rotting Pirates, Duck Zombies, Amazon Warriors. And a bunch of fowl-te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow.

81%Game Brain Score

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81% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Lode Runner Legacy is the latest edition in the popular Lode Runner series. Players control “Runner” to recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and minefields. Enjoy the ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay, an updated Voxel visual style and powerful game editors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lode Runner Legacy.

69%Game Brain Score

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69% User Score Based on 192 reviews

This is a platform game that challenges you with puzzles, upgrades and action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmoon.

89%Game Brain Score

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91% User Score Based on 578 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

The PSP releases are a port of the original Japanese PC game with the rhythm bar removed. The 2015 release is a remasted version of the original PC game. The game had to be remade for the 3DS, 'Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure'. It is a port of the remastered version that has been changed to better fit the systems controls and use the 3D feature. "Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a fantastic Ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

92%Game Brain Score

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92% User Score Based on 180 reviews

Mission in Snowdriftland - Snowlogue is the free to play version of Mission in Snowdriftland. Play the first 3 levels for free.STORYChaos at the headquarters of the video game organization, UPIXO: the villain, El Pix, has stolen some important and historically valuable artifacts of video game history from the archive. Help Chubby retrieve all the artifacts from El Pix's icy realm of Snowdriftland!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission in Snowdriftland - Snowlogue.

89%Game Brain Score

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89% User Score Based on 754 reviews

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Win the Game.

81%Game Brain Score

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81% User Score Based on 793 reviews

Follow Carol in her wanderings across dream worlds and rescue her plushie kidnapped by a mysterious thief . To succeed, you will undertake the most dangerous and amazing journey and you will... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onirism.

69%Game Brain Score

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69% User Score Based on 4,560 reviews

PLAY AS MICKEY IN THIS MAGICAL DISNEY ADVENTURE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Illusion.

93%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 2,000 reviews

Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons: Episode 1: Marooned on Mars (Dec. 14th 1990) Episode 2: The Earth Explodes (1991) Episode 3: Keen Must Die! (1991) Commander Keen's very first adventure, and the debut of id's groundbreaking side-scrolling technology. In the game you play the role of Commander Keen: the alter-ego of an eight year-old genius by the name of Billy Blaze. When Billy learns t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Keen.

73%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

The evil Croquetto Empire is trying to conquer Onionia and it's up to one brave onion farmer, and his mom, to stop the tyrannical invading fascist army! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onion Assault.

75%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 351 reviews

AGGELOS is a mesmerizing new action-RPG inspired by the likes of Wonder Boy that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era... but plays like a modern-day marvel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AGGELOS.

83%Game Brain Score

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83% User Score Based on 266 reviews

Retro Game Crunch is a series of 7 games, full of the charm and challenge of the 8-bit generation. Each world feels like an authentic NES classic. A massive genre-spanning collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Game Crunch.

96%Game Brain Score

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96% User Score Based on 347 reviews

Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Mages.

78%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

It's 3am in your childhood home. Everyone's asleep, but you. Sneak out of your room to do what you always do - "T.W.I.R.L." - whatever that means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to T.W.I.R.L..

96%Game Brain Score

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96% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Return to Dark Castle revives the legendary Macintosh series that defined precision platforming and comic peril. This definitive edition includes the complete Dark Castle (1986) and Beyond Dark Castle (1987) adventures — rebuilt with color visuals, remastered audio, original music and refined controls — plus 50 all-new rooms created exclusively for this release. Step into the boots of a new hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Dark Castle.

87%Game Brain Score

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100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Master Seafrog's rocket-powered wrench as you slide, grind and trick your way through challenging skatepark-like stages at sea! Upgrade your wrench, take on crusty creatures and crazy challenges, all while seeking a way to escape a mysterious, ever-growing sinkhole in the ocean If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seafrog.

70%Game Brain Score

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96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A Happy Place - Ziggity Official For Direct Inquiry: [email protected] Official Discord Server (30+ members): https://discord.gg/PAHap6MGjM Dev YouTube Channel (Soundtrack, Trailers,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Happy Place.

78%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 335 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Playing as Twinsen, you are a model citizen who overnight becomes a fugitive pursued by Dr. Funfrock’s henchmen. Throughout your journey from island to island, you must tirelessly search for the other rebels and form an underground network to end the clone occupation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Big Adventure Twinsen’s Quest.

94%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 11,862 reviews

This modded version of Runmo lets you play as Meatmo, a character that is totally not inspired by Meatboy. play Little Runmo play Meatboy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Meatmo.

89%Game Brain Score

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91% User Score Based on 230 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Leaf.

91%Game Brain Score

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98% User Score Based on 1,195 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans in this follow up to Super Bernie World. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitsune Tails.

97%Game Brain Score

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97% User Score Based on 266 reviews

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure. Stylized aesthetics heavily inspired by retro games from the early 90s 7 different levels filled to the brim with collectables Slow paced and simple gameplay Eat bugs or Yeet bugs at other bugs to win Frog game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture.

90%Game Brain Score

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90% User Score Based on 208 reviews

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Janosik.

97%Game Brain Score

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97% User Score Based on 5,360 reviews

The full version of the game is out on both itch and steam! itch: https://rittzler.itch.io/pseudoregalia  steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/Pseudoregalia/----Winner of the Metroidvania Month 19 Jam!!! Thank you so much !! A post jam update with some map tweaks, bug fixes, and an options menu has been released. ____ When reality feels like it's falling apart, one might retreat to a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pseudoregalia.

90%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 1,796 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics, and the best zero-G robot-blasting combat ever devised. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overload.

93%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 7,556 reviews

You haven't fully experienced the beauty of Nippon until you've seen it on an HD canvas! Okami painted vivid and colorful memories for many. Now it's back to revive those memories, and create new ones for those who have yet to take up the Celestial Brush. Supports PlayStation Move motion controller and includes 51 trophies (with one platinum trophy). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okami HD.

94%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 310 reviews

Dadish is a platformer that challenges you to reunite a radish dad with his missing children. Jump through charming pixelated levels, avoid spiky obstacles, and collect stars. Guide Dadish home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dadish.

A 2d Cave Escape game. Having people on their phone all day long is damaging the relationships. Instead of talking to someone face-to-face and hanging out, people prefer just texting or going on a social network. This is making everyone alone. In this game, the negative impact of using a phone all day long is highlighted. Once upon a time, there was a small town. People of the town were … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartless.

59%Game Brain Score

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61% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mustache.

85%Game Brain Score

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90% User Score Based on 648 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 17 reviews

The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter "Super Pang" where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bug Butcher.

74%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 628 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

A Metroidvania Adventure Hunt If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dandara.

78%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 147 reviews

A fast and skill based party game where all of the focus lies in fun and engaging gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Square Brawl.

80%Game Brain Score

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85% User Score Based on 2,671 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

This is Daniel, a normal guy from recent times: a great videogame player, big sci-fi movie fan, novice player of role playing games, pot-head and overall, horny due to a mysterious lack of success with girls. Wait... is Unepic not a medieval fantasy game? Why is the main character a guy from today's world? To find out the answer you will have to play the game... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnEpic.