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Looking for games like Beats & Brains? Here are top casual hack and slash recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Child of Light, Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest or The Last Friend.

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  2. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Help Lila and her friend Flee exploring the Hidden Forest of Solaria to save the Guardian Owls from the hands of the evil thiefs. Discover hidden passages, beat enemies and challenge yourself in this magical 2D platform game. Game demo still in development, leave us feedback! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 11 reviews

    The Last Friend is a tower-defense game beefed up with strategic Beat 'em-up elements, where players must balance their attack and defense tactics to defend their mobile dog shelter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Friend.

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  4. Demon invasion has shattered the dimensions, filling the world with corrupted souls. Cat girls with unique stories unite through friendship to restore balance by purifying souls and facing fierce bosses. An exciting and adorable side-scrolling action adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catgirl Rage: Claws of Fury.

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  5. Join us on Discord! Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Here you can play all kinds of music: Jazz, Rock, EDM, Classic, Country, Flamenco - Name your genres! In addition to the story mode and free play mode, players can also engage in personal one-on-one conversations wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concerto on White: Cajon Story.

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  6. Embark on an epic journey in "Youra," a thrilling action-packed game that combines the nostalgia of classic beat 'em ups with a captivating elemental twist! Join Youra, Ichika, Hecate, and the charismatic Houette as they discover a mysterious Key that unlocks unimaginable powers and propels them into a battle against dark forces threatening our world.Key Features: Elemental Powers Unleashed: Contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Youra.

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  7. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mini's Magic World is an action platformer with a diverse cast of characters and levels to explore. Fight bosses, find hidden treasures, follow the rhythm of music, chase or be chased. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini's Magic World.

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  8. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors. Prepare to step into the shoes of the unlikely heroes, as they battle hordes of supernatural foes and terrifying monsters. In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Slashers: Remake.

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  9. Malicious forms of pollution invade the world in this 2D top-down RPG co-op Adventure. The heroes of this story? Leaders of their habitats, Goran the Deer, Ornelia the Orca, Pya the Scorpion, Arnold the Rafflesia, and their weaponry crafted from trash materials. Fighting trash WITH trash! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refuse & Reuse.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer inspired by arcade hits from the 80s. Playable in single player or couch co-op mode for 2 players. Are you ready to take over the leaderboards? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go! Go! Mister Chickums.

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  11. Dual Force is a fast-paced 2D fantasy action game where two heroes fight to save a world falling into darkness. Join them, grow stronger, and help push back the evil threatening all life. Every new player adds to the force that can restore light and save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dual Force.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Smoothcade is a cute “clear the screen” modern-arcade game that features co-op gameplay for up to four players. Recover the missing golden blend through 100 platform-jumping, puzzle-solving levels in story mode - consisting of handcrafted levels and a ton of fruity critters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoothcade.

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  13. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoobnBalloonsDX.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,316 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 22 reviews

    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 4-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. Deep space is a dangerous place, but you don’t have to face it alone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad! As a member of this ragtag group you must put a stop to the wildly mischievous Loki and reopen the gates to Valhalla. Work together to unleash massive attacks on foes and expand your arsenal in this three player co-op brawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Squad.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell roguelite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

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  17. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Pulling No Punches is a satirical game in the 2D beat'em up style with classic arcade influences and modern visuals. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulling No Punches.

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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Team B.ARK is reporting for duty! Pugs, cats, bears, and bunnies are saving the solar system in a space-exploring adventure that you and your pals won’t forget! Pilot powerful yet adorable ships as you team up against waves of revenge-seeking underwater animal life. Navigate the galaxy, create unique attack strategies with your crew, upgrade your ships, and explore the solar system to find challe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARK.

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  19. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,340 reviews

    See how long you can survive in a world full of the brainless and the heartless! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extra Lives.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side scrolling adventure! Zap, beam and fly your way through 5 unique worlds and save your friends along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flewfies Adventure.

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  21. Pure Retro Arcade InsanityManga heart. Synthwave soul. Arcade fury. Neon Breaker: Endless Arcade delivers the fast, fun, bright spectacle and score-chasing obsession of classic arcade side scrolling shmup cabinets soulfully recreated in modern 3d with the action turned up to eleven. Cell shaded and manga anime inspired from the famous 80s mecha era, Neon Breaker is an unapologetic nostalgia acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Breaker: Endless Arcade.

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  22. Welcome to the glamorous life of freelance pest control, if "pests" were adventure and "control" involved smashing high-end furniture. In Project Cats & Gigs, you and a partner take control of Ava and Nyx, two feline contractors who are overworked, under-appreciated, and definitely not being paid enough for this. Invite a friend and play together (Couch co-op style o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Cats & Gigs.

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  23. A dating sim and beat em up video game about a team of heroes at a superhero-for-hire agency When a sinister crime wave grips the city, linked to the league of A-list heroes Iowa Boy, Mega Ma’am, and Night Moves, you and your team of misfits uncover shocking truths about yourselves and your adversaries while juggling burgeoning romance. In standard dating-sim fashion, the choices you make will ei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Heroes.

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  24. Delfini is a gentle and delicate two-player cooperative ocean exploration game, it is about a moving journey where two dolphins bravely save the polluted coral reef island. In this clear ocean world, players will accompany two dolphins as they rescue their fellow sea creature friends, who are trapped by harmful substances, to encounter a story of friendship, hope, and healing. You and your friend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delfini.

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  25. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Lone Wolf: A Post Apocalyptic Beat-Em Up Role Playing Game. This action/adventure game lets a player use martial arts skills, weapons, and turn into a werewolf to fight their way through a world set in the aftermath of post nuclear devastation. This game was made with the love of the beat-em up arcade machines and console games of the 1980's and 1990's, taking some of the mechanics of these games… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Wolf.

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  26. Have you ever wanted to make your own arena fighter? That’s the heart of Fighters Forge—a vision-driven platform where players can engage in fast-paced 3D battles and help shape the future of fighter creation. We’re building a space not just to fight, but to forge your ideal combat experience. Inspired by tools like Mugen, the classic Fighter Maker, and modern successors like Smack Studio, Fighte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighters Forge.

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  27. A local multiplayer tactical RPG board game, introducing 16 characters with unique passive and active skills, different game modes, a free for all or tag teams, save yourself or defeat your enemies, and build different strategies to claim your victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meliora.

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  28. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Old school 3D Beat-Em-Up Action! Use your wits, reflexes and environment to take on the ruthless gangs of Breakneck City! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakneck City.

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  29. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunboat God.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Grab friends or family for a colorful co-op brawler. Easy to pick up and full of frantic fun, Ra Ra BOOM has you bashing bots, blasting baddies, and laughing together in 4-player local co-op. It’s got retro roots with a modern arcade spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ra Ra BOOM.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    93% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Welcome to VENGEANCE HUNTERS!!! Pick your fighter: The robot, GOLEM. The brawler, CANDY. The mad scientist, LOONY. And adventure from the Last Woods to the desolate Wastelands and to the mean streets of the Megalopolis and beyond! Play solo or with a friend as you battle a strange array of enemies, aliens, monsters, and thugs. Collect secrets, increase your score, and challenge yours… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vengeance Hunters.

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  32. Meet Magrat the witch, Harvey the weird fish, Stephanie the green cow and all their beloved friends, and embark on an epic journey through 100 arcade games that blend classic gameplay from your favorite retro titles with new concepts that are reinventing the arcade genre! Score as much as you can, then improve and challenge yourself to get all stars in solo or with your friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100-in-1 Game Collection.

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  33. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Knights & Guns: Premium Edition is a digital bundle that contains the base game and Expansion Pack #2 which adds 10 new levels, five new armors and some new enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights & Guns.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Go Fight Fantastic is a 1-3 player hack n’ slash starring a crew of interstellar smugglers, led by their space-dog captain Bowie. When they stumble into an invasion during a mission to Bird Planet, they become the only hope of this once peaceful world. Team up in co-op (local and online) or switch between the different characters on-the-fly in solo play. Story Mode Fast-paced. Light-hearted. Vibra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Fight Fantastic.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    A strange curse falls across the land! Breakfast everywhere has disappeared, and it's up to you to save the most important meal of the day! Blast your way through 5 colorful stages jam-packed with dangerous enemies, dense bullet patterns, and ruthless bosses to rescue breakfast once and for all! Soundtrack available at Bandcamp! (Cover art by the inimitable MisMash!)UPDATE 11/30/2023 - version 1.1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazelnut Hex.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    28 years after the events of 'Franko: The Crazy Revenge', titular anti-hero Franko returns to Poland to get his old friend out of trouble. This time also he will not go easy on his enemies...Now, with help of his pal Skinny, Franko will wreak havoc in the streets of Szczecin once again. Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence is an outstanding and brutal 2D beat'em'up game. Designed by a creator of cul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence.

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  37. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Cooperative arcade game with a retro feeling. Players will journey through lots of levels with our two hero girls: Pushy and Pully, trying to crush their enemies to clear each stage by pushing blocks and getting power ups by joining blocks together If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pushy & Pully in Blockland.

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  38. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    A strategy/survival game set in a prehistoric world of dinosaurs and cavemen. Play as Craig and decide the fate of man as you hunt, gather, and prepare your tribe's way to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caveman Craig.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Bass Monkey is a musical album set to a cartoony, hack n' slash arcade game! Assemble your band (up to 4 players) and play as a bass swingin' monkey or guitar swingin' panda! Collect bananas, smack away your fans, and top the (high score) charts before the album ends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bass Monkey.

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  40. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 1,371 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 3 reviews

    "The Swords of Ditto is a compact action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo. Explore a delightful but dangerous overworld, brave menacing dungeons, and improve your hero in a charming village, during your quest to overcome the evil that plagues the island. Unleash the mystical Sword of Ditto and grab a co-op friend for an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swords of Ditto.

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  41. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 175 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 4 reviews

    It's raining aliens! When killed, they leave behind a life force that brings inanimate objects to life. Only the Chenso Club can stop them in this chainsaw-splitting, side-scrolling, brawler/roguelike/platform fighter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chenso Club.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Can you and up to seven of your friends defeat the criminal gangs of the city and stop MR BIG? Prove your skills in EIGHT DRAGONS, an old-school scrolling beat-'em-up straight outta the eighties! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eight Dragons.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 21,026 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 12 reviews

    A chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Shapes & Beats.

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  44. Brew up some action in this coffee-powered musical shooter! PopSlinger Vol. 2 - Loveless takes you on a thrilling new adventure where Agent Cooper McLaren of the Juncture Against Various Anomalies (JAVA) teams up with Akane 2.0, a reformed digital idol, to rescue Ria, the heroine of the first game, who has mysteriously vanished. As they navigate the bizarre Purple District, Cooper’s coffee-fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PopSlinger Vol. 2 - Loveless.

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  45. Warriors United is a cooperative action game for up to 4 players. You'll fight and progress through levels filled with increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. Upgrade your skills and unlock abilities to become even stronger in your battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warriors United.

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  46. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    44% User Score Based on 6 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 4 reviews

    Gematombe is an action-puzzle-vs-game where you can play one-on-one matches against your friends or the computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gematombe.

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  47. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Stage completion time affects both boss health and rewards! Every 15 seconds, the Golden Skull will fill up a battery. If you haven't reached the Henchbot (boss) yet, it will be added to his health. After you defeat him, any remaining energy is converted to batteries you can spend on upgrades (which help you go faster)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bot Gaiden.

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  48. Shrink for speed. Grow for power. Blast through waves of enemies in a frantic, feature-packed shoot-'em-up where every second is a choice. Wield enemies as weapons, unleash giant mech allies, build impossible loadouts, and experience a fresh take on rhythm combat—all solo or with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarScalers.

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  49. LaunchAs the world of Cinnaboi expands, new characters, new attires, and new content will be added for free. This is a game meant to grow, evolve, and give players something memorable to return to—whether you’re here for the story, the combat, or the quirky universe of food warriors finding their place in the world. About the GameCinnaboi is a flavorful 2D side‑scrolling fighter where a cinnam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinnaboi Baked Brawl.

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

    Texto en Español *Now in development. Release in 2025. Follow the project in Itch.io or Steam to get all the news. A WEIRD CAST OF STICKMANS FIGHT USING VERY EXTRAVAGANT TECHNIQUES Widijou presents: Thumps and Blows is a 2D fighting game with some wild and unique characters. Strike hard and harshly or use your energy to unleash stupid skills and powerful movements. Everything is allowed in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thumps & Blows.

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