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Games like Back to Zero

Looking for games like Back to Zero? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pawcision, Goat's Tale Adventure or Proxyma.

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  1. Pawcision is a 2D retro-themed Precision Platformer where every jump counts. Take control of a determined cat on a vertical journey filled with danger, frustration, and triumph. Your goal? Climb as high as possible while timing your jumps perfectly, and try not to fall. With tight, responsive controls and a focus on skill-based progression, Pawcision challenges players to refine their reflexes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawcision.

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  2. Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goat's Tale Adventure.

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  3. Proxyma is a hardcore retro-style 2D platformer that challenges you to finish 13 increasingly hard levels in a single run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proxyma.

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  4. Key Features:️ Classic Platforming Action – Experience tight, responsive controls and fast-paced gameplay inspired by retro platformers. Four Distinct Worlds – Explore vibrant forests, dark caves, snow-covered lands, and shadowy caverns, each filled with unique enemies and obstacles. ⚔️ Dynamic Combat & Power-Ups – Attack enemies, dodge hazards, and collect special abilities like health boos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Adventurer.

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  5. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 41%Based on 4 reviews

    Help the greedy Pea to make his way through a string of levels filled with deadly traps and cute but dangerous enemies and collect all the coins to which he can only reach! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awesome Pea.

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  6. Spear Leap Saga : Forge Your Path To Express Your Last Wish... Spear Leap Saga is an retro platformer where you must climb higher and higher to express your last wish at the night sky where it is said that wishes are granted. In this solitary quest, you'll not only master your jumps but also create your own platforms by throwing your spear with precision. Every fall is not an end, but a lesson th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spear Leap Saga.

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  7. In Axe & Bow Land, players take on the role of brothers Axel and Bowie, warriors chosen by an ancient prophecy and armed with sacred relics: a magical axe capable of freezing enemies and a divine bow. Set in a mythical Aztec-inspired era, the game tells the story of a once-peaceful land, now corrupted by a strange and dark energy emanating from an ancient temple. Axel and Bowie, immune to the cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe & Bow Land.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    NoticeThis game was made for educational purposes at The Game Assembly in Malmö. The game is completely free and will remain so forever. About the GameAs a wrongfully imprisoned monkey, you break out. Navigate through a hazardous, futuristic city to escape your pursuer and reach an off-world colony. Unbound is a 2D precision-platformer game originally made in 13 weeks by Primal Crowd, 13 stud… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Elegant roguelite elements, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Owl.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    In this tough-as-nails physics-platformer, swing to freedom as a rooster whose only hope of escaping a harsh pit of hopelessness lies in a pair of plungers and his own strength. Grapple your way to freedom, but be careful—one wrong move can send you back to the start. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickens Don't Fly.

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  11. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Goliath Depot is a door-slamming 2D arcade platformer taken straight from the early 80's. Close all doors, kick the enemies and rack up a high score in 4 different worlds. Are you good enough to lift the curse of the Goliath Depot? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goliath Depot.

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  12. The Lost Cube is a challenging platformer which takes inspiration from classic titles such as Super Meat Boy and Celeste. The story unravels in a small village nestled somewhere in northern Europe. Each day, a special melody is played upon a magical guitar bringing prosperity upon the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Cube.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 563 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 19 reviews

    Grapple Dog is an exhilarating 2D pixel-art platformer. Use your awesome grappling hook to clear tricky challenges as Pablo, the Grapple Dog! Sail across 6 colourful worlds with a crew of fearless adventurers to stop the robotic overlord Nul from destroying the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple Dog.

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  14. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    85% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    Sami’s on a mission to rescue his friend Vera and he needs your help! Join him in this exhilarating, colorful 3D platformer and fast roll, air-grapple, and jump to save her! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Sami Roll.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 9,682 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Downwell is a curious game about a young man with guns for boots venturing down a well in search of untold treasures. Make your way further and further down into a darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets and collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into an oddly placed shop to buy some helpful items or level up between caverns to battle well dwelling mon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Downwell.

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  16. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,180 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaze and the Wild Masks.

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  17. The Plan is Simple: Get to the Top and Get Out Greed's Folly is a punishing 2D climbing game where precision matters and failure is unforgiving. You are a greedy guy named Grizzle who has stolen an ancient magical recipe for the philosopher's stone so that he can make infinite gold. Now trapped deep underground, you must throw magical teleportation bottles to navigate upward through enchanted obs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed's Folly.

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  18. Your speed is your power. Leap, dash, and slash your way to victory in this 2D Speedrunner platformer that blends the lightning speed of Sonic, the striking style of Metroid, and the intense combat of Mega Man. As Kin, you'll equip a cutting-edge suit and race to save your world from a mysterious alien invasion. In the all-new Arcade Mode, you'll strategically unlock new powers the faster you g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinetic: Break All Limits.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Goat is back in his next adventure! The challenge will be difficult, but only with your help he will be able to get to the top. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goat's Tale 2.

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  20. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Enjoy the LITE version of  "Hack and Climb" on browserThe Lite Edition is limited to only the MAIN AXE, but if you want you can try the DESKTOP EDITION with access to MORE WEAPONS Download on Steam Button ---  Team: Programmed by Felipe Ishimine Art by Mica Karaman --- If you liked it, don't forget to check out our other games    If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack and Climb.

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  21. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    ⚔️ Precision. Reaction. Control.PixelBoss: Shattered Depths is a hardcore platformer where success depends entirely on your skill. Every level tests your: reaction time precision composure One mistake — and you start over. Platforming Without ForgivenessJump across gaps, navigate moving platforms, and survive deadly mechanisms that demand perfect timing. There are no shortcuts. Only s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelBoss: Shattered Depths.

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  22. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You are a zombie, risen from the grave to reclaim what was lost. At first, you are only a head, but with each found body fragment, forgotten skills, strength, and the true nature of the Ex-Master return. Ex-Master, Zombi is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania where every step opens new possibilities: Explore dark and mysterious locations; Find parts of your body and restore your power; Master … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex-Master, Zombie.

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  23. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Become Slimey, a tiny blob with an unstoppable bounce, and make your way through colorful worlds full of platforming challenges, hidden paths, dangerous hazards, and plenty of secrets. Build momentum, master your movement, and discover just how far a slime can bounce. Every Bounce CountsSimple controls with plenty of room to improve. Bounce across huge gaps, slide under obstacles, launch you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Slimey Go!.

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  24. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision-platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils! Monsters have attacked the city, and only Ninja can stop them! Grab your sword and double jump, wall-climb and otherwise precision platform your way from your home, all the way to the dark depths where the source of this evil resides.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mute Crimson DC.

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  26. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Ascending Inferno: The rage game from hell. "Surely it can't be that hard, right?" WRONG This 2.5D rage inducing Precision Platformer takes place in a modernized, voxel and pixel art version of Dante's inferno. In it, you follow the journey of Dani, and the soul of her deceased brother, Vincent. They must navigate through Dante's nine layers of Inferno, with the ultimate goal of ASCENDING INFERNO.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascending Inferno.

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  27. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Lore The Hearts' village has been attacked by The Wolf King and his army of minions! The Hearts have been kidnapped and scattered all over the forest and it's your job to bring them home, in this super-tight platformer. Gameplay Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight can be enjoyed by players of a wide range of skill, but will reward those who enjoy 100%-ing games, whether that be through exploring every nook… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight.

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  28. In this sweet and challenging 2D platformer, collect flowers as fast as you can while avoiding bees, wasps and spikes in a series of 40 randomly generated levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower Flurry.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Serval's friends are in danger and it's up to her to save the day! Progress through 12 action-packed platforming stages in this "Kemono Friends Project" derivative work! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Serval.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    PAIN is the cutest way to suffer. Take careful aim and make sure not to rush as you attempt to fling yourself up, one consequential leap at a time.Encounter some real oddballsMeet some strange characters and make some charming new friends on your way up and learn more about them each time you fall back down. A varied journeyTravel through different environments with their own unique twists on ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAIN.

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  31. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 2 reviews

    Glam has the most unique ability in the video game history She can grab branches and swing by using her hair. Controls are simple: three buttons and a Stick. Master your, swinging and jumping skills on the epic obstacles courses where each death is a lesson. In this game you play as Glam, her goal is to rescue her mother from the realm of Caterina. She is being held captive by the evil witch to pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glam's Incredible Run: Escape from Dukha.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hargrave.

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  33. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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  34. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Poor Willy. Trapped in a sinister circus, his only hope of seeing his family is to run and jump his way past an array of deathtraps while being cheered on by a sadistically bloodthirsty crowd. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penarium.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Relive the PC shareware era in this run n' roll, retro platformer! As the last remaining polyroll, you must run, jump, roll, float, and bomb your way through bizzare environments to defeat the evil Kaiser Kiwi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyroll.

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  36. Embark on an epic journey in Marshmallow Marvin: Grimvault, where dark tombs, ancient relics, and perilous puzzles await! Join the fearless adventurer Marvin as they explore haunted vaults, filled with deadly traps, shifting passages, and ancient secrets. Test your wits and agility to solve intricate puzzles, dodge treacherous obstacles, and unearth the mysteries of the cursed vault. Will Marvin c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marshmallow Marvin: Grimvault.

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  37. About This Game Get ready to leap, explore, and find your way out! Locks n Leaps is an engaging platforming adventure where your quick thinking and precise jumps are the only tools that can guarantee your freedom. Trapped in an enigmatic archipelago made up of several challenging islands, your objective is simple, but the execution will require skill: find the hidden keys, unlock the doors block… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locks 'n' Leaps.

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    ObjectiveLight up those peepers and hop your way out of this gloomy well! Key Features A Platformer That Doesn’t Mess Around No enemies, no deaths—just pure, unfiltered challenge. Your skill and patience are the only things standing between you and glory. See Through the Shadows Navigate a dark world where your froggo’s glowing eyes light the way. Right-click to peek ahead—those peepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumfrog.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    GooGooRisea 2D pixel art game that challenges your skills and reflexes. In this world, you control a tenacious slime that climbs and navigates through perilous levels by shooting out its tentacles. Only the most determined players will reach the top and claim victory! Features: Control your slime to shoot tentacles, sticking to walls, ceilings, or any climbable surface. Utilize the physics engine … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GooGooRise.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Awakened by Death itself, you must ascend through a world shattered into floating islands and fragmented landscapes in Climb Quest. Though you weren't the first choice, you are now the realm's last hope. Your mission is to destroy the Crystal of Chaos—the destructive source tearing the realm apart—and restore peace to the fractured world. Key Features Climb Anything: Navigate a world where every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climb Quest.

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  41. Tower of Nod is an action-roguelike deckbuilding platformer with unique sleep-based controls. You are a Hero that can masterfully manipulate the falling Blocks and build a path upwards... but only while you're asleep! Move quickly and confidently to avoid the blocks above and lava below. Build a deck of pieces at your disposal to aid your journey upwards and grant you temporary boosts. Pair them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Nod.

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  42. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled platforming adventure that will test your skills, reflexes, and combat prowess! "Velocity Ventures" is a thrilling 2D platformer that offers 20 action-packed levels of precision jumping, creative challenges, and heart-pounding excitement, along with a unique combat experience. 20 Levels of Platforming Perfection: Embark on a journey through a colour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velocity Ventures.

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  43. Step out of the shadow and set out on a dimly lit adventure with Kira in the pitch-black platformer, Dark Minute. Jump, dash, avoid spikes and run through the level to collect 3 energy cells and open the exit. You must be quick though - after 60 seconds the light goes out. Explore the dungeon of over 100 shadowy levels, navigate through underwater mazes, and piece together the alternative history … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARK MINUTE: Kira's Adventure.

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  44. Stardrytch is a challenging action-platformer set in a lost world where sci-fi and fantasy collide. Embark on a dangerous journey, discover a forgotten land, unlock mighty powers and battle terrifying monsters to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardrytch.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    In “Anura” you are Don Rano, a frog with the mission to cross the swamp  jumping from platform to platform, dodging obstacles and using bubbles to propel himself as far as possible. Thanks to his bubble-blower, you will be able to create bubbles that will help you get to places you didn't think you would be able to reach Use bubbles to jumpEven if some platforms seem far away, you can use the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anura.

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  46. Polycore A 2D pixel-art platformer with a geometric twist. You are Polycore, a sentient 12-sided interdimensional being, peacefully orbiting a strange, colorful planet—until a mysterious spaceship blasts you out of the sky. Crashing into the planet’s core, you're shattered, reduced to a mere triangle. Your mission: rebuild yourself, piece by piece, and seek revenge. Climb. Collect. Conquer. Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyCore.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Explore a cave and rescue time-traveling miners from the future, all while overcoming your weaknesses and uncovering a mysterious crystal in this platformer fantasy adventure game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rayadium.

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  48. Jump Up, Jerry! is an arcade platformer where you have to jump your way through different types of cable cars and enemies in order to reach for your highest score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump Up, Jerry!.

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  49. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Race against time in this frantic, side-scrolling endless runner. Master simple, high-speed controls to unlock a roster of mechanically distinct dinosaurs and a variety of biome colors. In Dino Jump, every collectable counts toward your ultimate prehistoric evolution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Jump Deluxe.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Meet Lily, the Queen of the Underworld. She possesses incredible magic abilities, but to be honest, she's a bit of an airhead... She tried to pull a prank on an adventurer using a monster-filled pit, but fell into it herself... and now she's stuck. Just how will she get out of this one?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Runner.

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