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Looking for games like 2D Platformer? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cardinal Escape, Reliquia Park or Slayer Knight Playground.

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  1. Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

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  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Discover strange relics left behind by the previous inhabitants of the forest, and learn how they work through a collection of over 200 puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reliquia Park.

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  3. Slayer Knight Playground is intended to be a testing platform for the actual game Slayer Knight, and a way where testers can very easily access the game and provide feedback to me as I develop. Overtime, Slayer Knight Playground will evolve to a demo version of the game, accessible either over browser or downloadable through itch. It's highly recommended if you plan to download the game for Mac, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer Knight Playground.

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  4. Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Edge of War delivers an isometric, turn-based CRPG where the world reacts to you. All side quests are main quests, as every decision matters and impacts the fate of the Northlands. Explore and complete missions, but keep your heroes on their toes: the wilds do not forgive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of War.

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  6. OverviewProject Delta is a new unique concept of a Procedurally Designed Metroidvania. At its core it utilizes a fresh procedural generation technique inspired by Map, Area, and Item Randomizers of the Retro Metroidvania classics. The key twist being the game allows you to decide the order of your power-ups, and in turn, the shape of the world itself. Embark on an epic journey, uncovering map stru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Delta.

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  7. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Smile Game Builder is a game making software. Programming is not a required skill! All necessary materials are included such as 3D models, graphics, music and more. Now, all you need is your creativity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SMILE GAME BUILDER.

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  8. This currently unnamed project is my final project for CIS 441 "Intro to Computer Graphics" @ the University of Oregon. My goal was to develop a simple platformer with an experimental 2.5D art style utilizing both 2D sprites and 3D objects in the scene.  SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/Sephta/cis441-2d-platformer Current Scope: 2D Character Controller with inspiration from games like CelestePlay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untitled 2.5D Platformer.

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  9. Space thugs have overrun the Universe. Your mission is simple: Restore Order Notice: WebGL appears to be producing distorted in-game sounds or on occasions not playing music at all. The recommended way of playing the game is by downloading the suitable Desktop version (Windows or Mac) attached further below to fully enjoy it. This game is part of the course "Game Design and Development" by Mic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Anarchy.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Collect a 3D puzzle, transferring things to the right places to create a beautiful place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D PUZZLE - Kingdom in dark.

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  11. This is my implementation for the modified 2D Shooter game, a project for the course Game Design and Development by Michigan State University Modifications: 1) Design enemy types with new sprites and / or behaviors2) Implement accelerate ability (for player) along with corresponding UI element indicator3) Design level with completely new map layout, environmental objects, and enemiesCredits: "2D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter.

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  12. a deceptively simple yet fiercely demanding precision-platformer set on a distant, dying world. Every jump is deliberate, weighty, and difficult to master—yet deeply satisfying once you learn its rhythm. There are no enemies to defeat, only the environment itself and the unwavering discipline it demands from you. As you descend deeper beneath the surface, the story unfolds subtly, piece by piece.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenogen.

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  13. A Great Responsibility In the distant future presented by Ternion, you take control of four members of the titular team of mercenaries working for the galactic organization known as the Defence and Tutelage of Abiogenesis, more commonly referred to as the DTA. Based on your decisions and relationships, the game has multiple endings. Desert, the captain of Ternion and leader of the DTA, has b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ternion.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived. Develop powerful spells using a visual scripting language. Hundreds of meaningfully unique spell combinations let you express yourself and your creativity th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Assembly.

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  15. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Bioframe Outpost is a 2d sci-fi action adventure game, dedicated to exploration, experimentation, emergent gameplay, and narrative. Its unique approach to non-linear exploration and action gameplay offers a fresh take on Metroidvania gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioframe Outpost.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Student Collaboration With the University of Utah: The Fat Bear Society, a studio consisting of 2 producers, 5 artists, 5 engineers, 4 designers, and 2 musicians, worked for 10 months to deliver Echo of the Last Light. This 3D action-adventure puzzle game was created in a simulated-studio environment at the Graduate Games Lab at the University of Utah, but the project is 100% student-run and stude… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo of the Last Light.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Obscura is a puzzle-platformer in which the player uses different cameras to find colorful solutions to problems in a monochromatic world. The game was developed as a high school project by Griffon Hanson and Ty Morrow, and it won 7th place in the Computer Game & Simulation Programming event at the 2021 FBLA National Leadership Conference. Everything the player sees is in black and white, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscura.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    Experience the epic journey of Algiz, the architect of life, as he seeks to retrieve his stolen power. But not only has his power been stolen. The whole world he designed is on a brink of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoed World.

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  20. Memory backtracking, as one puzzle after another is solved, the memories of the blue slime are also turned over page by page .. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Slime.

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  21. The game starts, main menu appears. You press start, but something is wrong.  Try clicking again. Use A-D to move, Space to jump. Mind your cursor. The main menu has become the game. Navigate glitched UI elements where buttons are platforms, volume sliders move you around, and menu screens hide devious puzzles. A short experimental platformer that breaks the fourth wall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Press Start.

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  22. Full course link: https://www.redfoolsstudio.com/game-developmentSample link:  Ready to unlock your full potential as a Godot game developer and build a massive portfolio in record time? This course is an exhilarating sprint, challenging you to design, develop, and deploy 30 unique 2D mini-games in just 30 days! You'll move beyond simple tutorials, rapidly prototyping diverse game mechanics and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Games in 30 Days using Godot.

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  23. A prototype for a unique platforming mechanic! Here's a prototype for a unique platforming concept, where you traverse in a circle, bending reality as you traverse through a curved stage.  This originally was meant to be a running/side-scroller parallax puzzle platformer (see concept art below).  ·········• FEATURES •·········  Travel through a curved level with simple platformingMess around… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be Square.

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  24. The core mechanics of this game revolve around size, weight, and portals—along with their many surprising applications. You can push boxes as long as their total size does not exceed your own, meaning that the larger you are, the more and bigger boxes you can push! However, each time you move, you move a distance equal to your own size, making precise positioning more challenging. So, what’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScaleBox.

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  25. This is a modified project for the CAS 117 course at Michigan State University. Use WASD/D-Pad/Left Stick to move, Space/Bottom button to jump, and the Arrow Keys/Right Stick to change the dorection of gravity. Modifications: Added Gravity Changing- by pressing the arrow keys, the player can chage the direction of gravity once mid-air and once on the ground.Added a custom script to properly ori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravinaut.

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  26. Space Debris 2: Defence! This is my 2D Platformer project made on Unity and C# thanks to the Coursera course "Game Design and Development" by Michigan State University. Step into the shoes of an astronaut trapped in a hostile space base, face relentless enemies, defy reversed gravity, and avoid toxic pools to make your escape. By collecting keys and power-ups scattered throughout the levels, demon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Debris 2: Defence!.

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  27. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Lens Adventure is an action puzzle game where you play as Talia, a Magic Academy graduate student. Use the camera's time-space magic to solve puzzles: create platforms by photographing objects and use time magic to undo mistakes. Can you return to the academy before the dorm lights go out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lens Adventure.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "New Eden" is a free-form strategic tower-defence game developed by team 3D3N to challenge the status-quo of grid-based tower defence gameplay - by giving the player absolute freedom over how they choose to defend their biodome by placing towers anywhere on the map.  Discover tower combinations and strategize for the most efficient and destructive base imaginable, but beware, enemies come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Eden.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The original design of the game "Maze" was to simulate the real environment when encountering a maze in reality, breaking the necessary map guidance elements in previous games. If players have a strong sense of direction, the game will become dull, but if players have a poor sense of direction, playing this game is simply torture oneself. The current experience version provides stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZE.

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  30. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Flip Stride A negative-space flipping runner game created by Gunnar Clovis in about 20 hours for the GTMK 2019 Game Jam. NEW: HTML BUILD I identified the error that was still breaking my previous HMTL export attempts: a broken function critical to the dynamic camera. So the HTML build uses a substitute built-in camera that keeps the player in the center of the view instead of at the bottom, giving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flip Stride.

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  31. Tick Tock Time Machine is a 2D platforming adventure for everyone! Play as Charlie Parker, a feline adventurer whose only limit is his weight. Use a mysterious pocket watch to bend time to your will & apply its powers to reach your goals. Actual modifications that I've made to the game: I created 4 new levels, one of them being a tutorial, with the other three being complete, coherent levels. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tick Tock Time Machine.

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  32. The Antagonist is a 2D Platformer taking the player through the mission of a Spy, leading up to the Alien Invasion of Earth that takes place in Phoenix Rising. It serves as a prequel to Phoenix Rising and completes the story. Some of the features that I completely implemented on my own are:  Creative Changes: Wrote, created and implemented the entire narrative for the game. This includes the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Antagonist.

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  33. Story: An ancient alien race is trying to destroy worlds and take their powers; Earth is next! Take on the role of Dean or Ellie, pick up your weapon and save your planet and possibly the galaxy! Key Features: -Explore an ancient labyrinth consisting of 7 interconnected zones -Blast cyborg dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures with 6 different weapons (Primal Elements) -Discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Threat.

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  34. K3LVN is a sci-fi action platformer where the player is a creature who’s been experimented on and is trying to escape the space station lab where they’re being kept. K3LVN is able to change their state of matter to alter their behavior. The three states usable are the Gel state which is the default bipedal state, the Liquid state which makes K3LVN smaller and grants the ability to climb on certain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to K3LVN.

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  35. Welcome to the Rolling Gauntlet. See if you are ready to traverse the universe in forty levels. Test the dexterity of your fingers and the strength of your resolve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling Gauntlet.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A game in which you control an egg-shaped player to explore 4 unique levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eggsplorer.

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  37.                    Some days, you just need to fly. Soar offers something rare, a space designed for your peace of mind. Transform into a dragon and glide through beautiful floating islands where the only goal is clearing your mind and unwinding. Tasneem is a realm of floating islands touched by an ancient corruption. As Nur, you have the gift of flight and the ability to bring gentle heal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soar: Pillars of Tasneem.

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  38. In Wald-Guard, you step into the role of a tiny bumblebee and embark on an emotional journey. Each chapter is a meticulously crafted, linear platforming experience with plenty of room for exploration and surprises. What the chapters truly mean? That remains a secret . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wald-Guard.

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Forgotlings is a breathtaking cinematic action-adventure set in a magical land of sentient forgotten objects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotlings.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    70% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Empty streets between soulless buildings… Structures that feel familiar yet alien… And the feeling that something is constantly watching you… Liminal City is an exploration-focused psychological horror and liminal space experience in the ultra-realistic VHS style, developed with Unreal Engine 5. As you navigate the relatively "safe" streets of Backrooms Level 11, reality can sudde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal City.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Trials of Valor is a roguelike fighting game. Inspired by classic RPGs, it blends simple class-based characters with fast, skill-based combat. Choose your path across a boardgame-style map. Fight enemies, collect gear and face powerful bosses. Select your starting class and build your own unique playstyle. Use your attacks, abilities dodges and blocks to overcome every challenge in this unfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Valor.

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  42. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    "That game is called Retro Endurance 8bit. It's on Steam... I think you should give it a look. I think it's really neat. It's really neat." - Jeff Gerstmann (former editorial director of Gamespot, co-founder of Giant Bomb) About Retro Endurance 8-bit:Retro Endurance is a really neat one-of-a-kind retro game collection with an exciting and fun shuffler story mode featuring 52 differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Endurance 8bit.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somber Echoes.

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  44. Pentad - Eons of TimeThe ultimate re-imagining of the classic falling-block puzzle. Epic cosmic lore. Endless depth. One of the most ambitious puzzle experiences ever created. About This GameBefore the stars burned and time began, the Auric Order forged the Caelus Engine — the machine that birthed universes. When their final experiment went cataclysmic, the Engine shattered into 33,333 fragments … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pentad - Eons of Time.

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  45. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A 2D sci-fi metroidvania. Explore Bunker 7, fight biomechanical threats shaped by corrupted superintelligence, and rebuild Haven, humanity's final refuge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Augment Anthem.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 327 reviews

    In Quest Master, your wildest dungeon designs come alive and beckon adventurers from around the globe to test their mettle. It's a world where your imagination reigns supreme, and every challenge you craft is a siren call to glory-seekers eager for the thrill of your creation! MAKE YOUR OWN DUNGEONS An endless canvas. Add additional floors to your dungeon and make them as big as you can imag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Master.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Neuroshima Hex is a tactical turn-based strategy game based on a bestselling board game set in a unique universe that has gained recognition among players worldwide. Now, for the first time, it's available on PC in a full digital edition – featuring single-player, local multiplayer, and online PvP modes. Take command of one of the factions and face off against rival armies – including the legen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neuroshima Hex.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,787 reviews

    Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Garden.

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  49. Dive into the vibrant world of Perino Ball Buster, an action-packed arcade game that combines classic Block Breaker gameplay with a delightful twist! Join Porino and friends on a whimsical adventure filled with colorful graphics, engaging stories, and competitive local multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perino Candy Buster.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    71% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Pirates Outlaws 2 is a swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder. Collect & fuse cards, gather powerful relics and adapt your strategy during each run. Become a reputed pirate, loot the Sea Masters, challenge giant creatures and triumph in the great Arena! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage.

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