Games like Beetles want the book
Looking for games like Beetles want the book? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sango Guardian Chaos Generation Steamedition, Adventure of Samsara or 10 Second Ninja X.
1 View Game44%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, gameplay73% User Score 11 reviews"Sango Guardian Chaos Generation Steamedition" is a fighting game featuring characters and scenes inspired by Chinese elements. The story revolves around three consortia in a modern time-space, with the mysterious Gold Consortium able to summon ancient legendary generals. The game includes aerial combos, super counterattacks, and ultimate cancel, with support for X-BOX 360 combat joystick and English/Chinese version switching. Unfortunately, net battle is not supported. *Note: The game advises against modifying its content.
View Game2 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregraphics, atmospheregameplay, optimization93% User Score 44 reviewsAdventure of Samsara is a 2D Metroidvania blending classic gameplay with a cosmic narrative of death, rebirth, and memory. Players control the Solar Champion, resurrected to reactivate an interdimensional fortress and restore multiverse balance. Explore diverse biomes, battle mutant bosses, and unlock abilities in a deeply connected, pixel art world.
View Game3 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization76% User Score 982 reviewsCritic Score 74%24 reviews10 Second Ninja X is a challenging platformer game where players control a ninja to defeat enemies within 10 seconds in each level. With over 100 levels, players can test their skills and speed, and unlock various upgrades and costumes. The game features fast-paced action, precise controls, and increasing difficulty, providing an exciting experience for fans of the genre.
View Game4 View Game83%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyreplayability, grinding83% User Score 1,126 reviews"The Textorcist" is a intense bullet hell game with a unique twist: you play as an exorcist who fights demons by typing out the prayers that will banish them. The game features a thrilling story, fast-paced action, and a typing system that rewards speed and accuracy. As you progress, you'll face tougher challenges, unlock new abilities, and uncover the mysteries of Ray Bibbia's past.
View Game5 View Game50%Game Brain Scorestory50% User Score 1 reviewsSynthesis Mostly text-based, but showcasing detailed 2D backgrounds for its many locations, Escape from Norwood lets you free to explore the world and try to combine hundreds of items in any way you want, to trigger unexpected effects on the lives of its vast cast of characters. By using the uncanny abilities of invisibility magic you can protect yourself and learn intimate and state secrets alike…
View Game6 View GameAss Kicker – The Game A retro action-platformer with thunder, sass, and undead to kick. “Tragedies make money too, after all.” — AK ⚔️ What is Ass Kicker Ass Kicker is a pixel-art action-platformer where you play as AK, a magical bard with a sharp tongue and even sharper moves. Journey through the cursed land of Askverg, mocking your enemies to death (sometimes literally), dodging the u…
View Game7 View Game44%Game Brain Scoregraphics, optimization73% User Score 11 reviewsSavannah College of Art and Design - Student Capstone Game 2025 This is a short game created over 6 months by our team of 5 undergraduate students Featured at GDC 2025 - SCAD Booth Fight your way through Sanctus and Malum, the Realms of the Afterlife. Simultaneously play as the Mage and the Warrior, split from a soul torn between the two worlds, as you attempt to relink your soul back together…
View Game8 View GameA 3D remake of "Keen Dreams," the classic lost episode of Commander Keen. Retrospective During my teen years, I tried to take 3D Game Studio as far as I could without learning any of its scripting capabilities. As a result, all of my 3D games from this era suffer from similar problems, inherited from 3D Game Studio's template project: clunky controls, awkward camera system, very basic shooting m…
View Game9 View GameNight of the Living Memes is an original role-playing game based on my dissertation project. It was made using RPG Maker Ace VX with the support of the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIt can be played on any Windows system (you don't need any special software to play). Simply download the zipped file and extract its contents to your Desktop. Then, open the f…
View Game10 View GameCobblestone Grime: Arena of Might StoryFight your way through 10 bouts in the Arena of Might. Each fight will pit you against a new type of foe. Between each fight you will be returned to the Locker Room where your patrons will leave you new weapons and armor. The harder the fights you win the better the weapons and armor your patrons will leave you. Grab the gear you want, train the abilities yo…
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