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Games like 80's style

Games like 80's style

Looking for games like 80's style? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Super Jagua, Contraption Maker or Psycutlery.

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    80% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Jagua.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,314 reviews

    The team that created the original Incredible Machine is bringing all of the Rube Goldberg craziness to the modern age. Solve puzzles involving ridiculous chain reactions full of hamster motors, trampolines, alligators, cats, and so much more. Everything you loved about the original game is back and improved with a new physics engine, high definition art, new parts, and even online multiplayer. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contraption Maker.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    What... IS this? It's a spoon. And yet, it's also a fork. Or is it either? It's a video game-type thing developed by Luke Tarlowe (formerly known as "Thunder Dragon").  A console-styled platformer with an action-adventure feel, complete with an expansive storyline featuring multifaceted characters across a widely varied world. Each new level is completely unique from the last.  With an emphasis o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycutlery.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 6,162 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO 50.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 7 reviews

    An old-school themed platformer which is playable in seven different graphical styles emulating the computer systems of yore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Elena Temple.

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  6. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 505,597 reviews

    A tiny fanmade demake of Terraria in PICO-8! If you haven't already, consider getting the original game. This is only a tiny portion of what Terraria has to offer! And, if you enjoy this demake, please consider supporting me by purchasing one of my other games over on the Pixel Shock itch.io Features A large map of 256x128 tiles, stored using PICO-8's extended memory. Various biomes: Forest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra - A Terraria Demake.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Roadmap Developer NotesThe game is playable offline. On your first run, your system may request a connection permission (it will be labelled as Portal Fantasy or, in some cases, js.node). This connection is used for current features that require online verification with our servers, such as redeeming referral codes and painting Porbles, as well as for future features like PvP. You can choos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal Fantasy.

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  8. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    King of the Hat is 2-4 player 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Hat.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Pemsa is a cart runner for the famous PICO-8 fantasy console. We've included the classic games developed for this console, including Celeste, Slipways & Hug Arena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to pemsa.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 419 reviews

    Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magicmaker.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 3,511 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    A hyper-realistic simulation with plenty of physical puzzles awaits! Did ever wonder what a leaping-laser-mouse-bomb would look like? Or better yet: what it's capable of? Then be ready for your very own ultimate playground with possibilities you didn't know you could imagine. Use physical systems to your advantage, no matter if it’s electricity, explosions, lasers, lightning, or wind. By tinkeri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Machines 3.

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  12. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    71% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 17 reviews

    Witness the rebirth of a genre in Lumo – a classic isometric adventure with a modern twist for gamers young and old alike! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumo.

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  14. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy Collection.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    94% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 27 reviews

    Join the celebration! Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes you on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games. At the heart of Atari 50 are the Interactive Timelines, which combine historical trivia, digital artifacts, over 60 minutes of new interviews, documentary footage, and playable games into one cohesive experience. When you encounter a game in the Timelines, you can imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 4,669 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Hypnospace Outlaw is a '90s internet simulator in which players act as Enforcers, volunteer moderators who scour Hypnospace's surreal network of weird and wonderful websites to hunt down wrongdoers while also keeping an eye on their inbox, avoiding viruses and adware, and downloading a plethora of apps that may or may not be useful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnospace Outlaw.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures!Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,456 reviews

    Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire. During his escape from RuptureFarms, Abe received a v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®.

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  19. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Steam Version download: Full game Formula 2D - Steer To Persevere is a top of the line Formula Racing game where mild similarities with real racing are entirely coincidental - Career mode where you create and upgrade your racing team ️- Co-Op mode with up to 8+ players (Even in career mode !) ‍- Asynchronous multiplayer to challenge players all over the world Enjoy all the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F2D - Steer To Persevere.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The Forestale is a platformer in old-school 3D style of the 2000s. The developer was inspired by masterpieces of the PS1 and Nintendo 64 era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forestale.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s the ultimate arcade experience with iconic legends of horror! Cross into the RetroRealms and see if you have what it takes to make it out alive! Enter the RetroRealms™ and take control of iconic horror characters in two separate games filled with over-the-top arcade action! Step into a 16-bit Pixel Art world filled with gory good fun as horror legends Michael Myers and Ash Williams! Slice an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroRealms Arcade.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    98% User Score Based on 1,875 reviews

    REVIEWS"The game’s nostalgic and cozy charm is what makes this game the same success as it was back in ’97. 9/10. Rectify Gaming "The game holds up. Whether you're a millennial looking to relive the glory days or hand the iconic video game franchise to the next generation, Backyard Baseball '97 is worth your time." Sports Illustrated "Solid baseball gameplay mechanics aid the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backyard Baseball '97.

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  24. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 609 reviews

    The Elephant Collection remasters ten of jmtb02’s classic blue elephant games into one mammoth-sized package! From puzzle platformers to rapid-fire arcade games, this collection of ten Armor Games classics is tied together by a new overarching metanarrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elephant Collection.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    Turbo Kid is a BMX-powered pixel-art Metroidvania gore-fest based on the film of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbo Kid.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    75% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Sheba: A New Dawn is an action adventure metroidvania game that takes you through a compelling story of revenge and despair. Fight your way through the next decisive battle, A New Dawn. Explore the world of Sheba and the corruption of Jinn possessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheba: A New Dawn.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,874 reviews

    Play the OFFICIAL Alex Jones video game! Save the world from the evil globalists’ plot to turn everyone into bug-eating pod-dwelling libtards! STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE BONUS LEVELS AND CHARACTERS. Classic Run-and-Gun Gameplay: Enjoy fast-paced action, intricate animations, and detailed environments as you blast your way through waves of enemies. Unique Levels: Battle in various environments like se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Jones NWO Wars.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 99 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 12 reviews

    Gridrunner. Revenge of the Mutant Camels. Tempest 2000. Llamatron. In the British gaming universe of the 80s and 90s, nobody made games like Jeff Minter. Now, in a new interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, you can play the history of one of the weirdest, wildest game developers to ever exist – a man who loved shooters and sheep, lasers and llamas. LLAMASOFT Journey back in time to an era… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    86% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Soldat 2 is a 2D deathmatch shooter with real guns, ragdoll violence and physics-based movement. Based on classic Soldat with team game modes, ranked multiplayer, bots, community driven-development and built-in customization and level editing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soldat 2.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Suns of Wiraqocha is a 2D adventure game where you must help the great God Wiraqocha to recover the suns stolen by the evil gods Yanañamca and Tutañamca, lords of darkness and night as they were known in the ancient Inca legends. You will be able to select one of the Auquis or minor gods to help the God Wiraqocha recover the suns that are found in the different dimensional labyrinths where the evi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suns of Wiraqocha.

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  31. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun shooter with an onslaught of mechanics ripped from arcade and console classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Meat.

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  32. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    97% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Cyberside Picnic is a eulogy for the cyberian commonplace that just eluded us. A love letter to a lost future of alternative video games, delete and overwrite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberside Picnic.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 75 reviews
    Critic Score 82%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.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 7,911 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Venture into a wide-open world where the most powerful tool is your imagination. Help Maxwell solve robust puzzles in seamless, free-roaming levels by summoning any object you can think of. Create your own original objects, assign unique properties, and share them with friends online using Steam Workshop – to be used in game or further modified as you like! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scribblenauts Unlimited.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 5,133 reviews

    A virtual ticket redemption arcade with realistic physics, silly prizes and a bunch of goofy robots. The Coin Game is made by a solo developer. Be sure to add us to your wishlist for new announcements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Coin Game.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    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.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 25,053 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 3 reviews

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Dev Tycoon.

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  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    You can't beat this game!!! Noah attempts to make a game for the first time. He then gets trapped in his own creation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Hipster Lumberjack.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darxanadon.

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  41. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,462 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    Buy Arcade Paradise on PlayStation Store. Go from rags to arcade riches in this 90's retro arcade and light-management sim combo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Paradise.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,702 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.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    1947. The Nazis have been crushed, the Cold War has begun and Soviet agents are sniffing around the ruins of the fabled Tower of Babel. What are they up to? The CIA wants renowned archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. to find out. Grab your whip and fedora and join Indy in a globe-spanning race to unearth the mysterious "Infernal Machine." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with unique rendering pipeline for a consistent retro feel while still using modern lightning. Complete several rescue missions in which you will have to lead companion NPCs to the closest base station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moons Of Darsalon.

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  45. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 58,212 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    This four player RPG adventure will let you hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. Featuring hand-drawn characters, Castle Crashers delivers unique hi-res illustrated visuals and intense gameplay action. Play with up to three friends and discover mind-boggling magic and mystery in the amazing world created just for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Crashers.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 45,458 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 6 reviews

    In BattleBlock Theater, players control a prisoner as they are forced to play through games devised by Hatty Hattington. Controls are simple, with the game largely consisting of running, jumping and punching. Levels are made up of various types of blocks, such as collapsing blocks, sticky walls, bouncy volcanic rocks and deadly spikes, and also feature hazards such as water and deadly creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleBlock Theater.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Koala Kids is a puzzle-platformer game, in the style of retro games like Lode Runner. Includes Hot-seat Coop and Level Editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koala Kids.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling Bird.

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  49. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimpi Dreams.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 948 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Emulate your favorite arcade games in an environment engrossed with retro realism and extremely detailed surroundings. Be filled with nostalgia and realise what arcade life felt like back in the 80’s/early 90’s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Retro Arcade: Neon.

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