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100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Axe Girl! The only video game starring a female lumberjack. (As far as we know) Slash your way through fierce foes in this awesome action platformer! Chop to it and kick some axe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe Girl.

In a world where cheese is not just a food but a sacred artifact, one brave mouse decides to fight the rat mafia that has stolen all the supplies! Meet Mishaka, our hero, ready to defend his rights and get back his lost goodies! Mishaka is not ironclad, he only has 1 life. Epic Battles: Mishaka will fight rat bosses, using agility to defeat enemies. Unique Levels: Explore a variety o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mishaka Ubivaka.

Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

The Return of the (Vi)kingMore than a decade after Volgarr the Viking’s chaotic, challenging debut, the barbarian king’s story continues in an uncompromising new form. Volgarr the Viking II is a hardcore, 2D action-platformer where precision is everything and one false move can spell a brutal death. Players of the original game will feel right at home on this relentless voyage, even with the addit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking II.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

95% User Score Based on 398 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 3 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.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

90% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 20 reviews

In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie hero who is transformed by mysterious Orb energy into BERSERK BOY! With high-speed action and the power to defeat evil, BERSERK BOY must face off against the diabolical Dr. Genos and his army of Dark Energy m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserk Boy.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Jrago The Demon Hunter Get ready for an all new RETRO gaming experience!Jrago The Demon Hunter is a METROIDVANIA style 2d platforming action adventure role playing game.The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole host of unlockable weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jrago The Demon Hunter.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Help young investigator James uncover the dark truth behind the murder of the Smiths' and their missing daughter Ellen in this thrilling 2D pixel horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ellen.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 25,547 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 28 reviews

Katana Zero is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic. Aided with your trusty katana, the time manipulation drug Chronos and the rest of your assassin's arsenal, fight your way through a fractured city, and take back what's rightfully yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katana ZERO.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Tempus Bound is an artistically-driven pixel platformer with physics, puzzles and a speed running mode. In a desolate world, you play as a mysterious bushbaby/owl/fox hybrid with a dark past. Scramble across the world of wind temples & swamplands to reach your ultimate destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempus Bound.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 83 reviews

This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

86% User Score Based on 324 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Even the Ocean.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 690 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Horoscopicus is a 2D Retro style platformer where you complete levels based on the zodiac signs! There are also secret animals to find and pet throughout the game! Can you find them all? :D If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horoscopicus.

Budukutua: A Simple Big Adventure is a hand-crafted platform and exploration game where simplicity hides a great journey. Play as an apprentice on a quest to become the Great Master, traveling through a vibrant world filled with life, mysteries, and danger. Darkness has extinguished the three Light Crystals. To restore balance, you must explore diverse lands, help others, and use different mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUDUKUTUA.

Espectro - The Fighter's Focus is a beat 'em up action game with retro visuals and exuberant pixel art. Espectro and his allies, Sayuri and Iron Crusher, face hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in their quest for justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Espectro The Fighters Focus.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 6,106 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 29 reviews

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mina the Hollower.

Swing, dash, slide and slice your way through the Sequel of Phantom of Zana. Blast, hack and slash your opponents or bounce off their heads! Power up Fantastic Fania and bring The Color back to Zana in this retro inspired 2D Action Platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Zana.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

74% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

Sophie: Starlight Whispers is an adventure game with metroidvania elements, featuring pixelated graphics, a deep narrative, and fully dubbed in Portuguese. Explore a vast map and put an end to the dark creatures that terrorize the kingdom of Sharan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophie: Starlight Whispers.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 26 reviews

The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

81% User Score Based on 145 reviews

Haunted Lands is a 2D pixel shooting game. You are on a contract to eliminate the undead. Can you complete it successfully and still alive? Release Date October 2019 Developer Haunted Lands was developed by alevgor. You can support the developer on itch.io. Platform Web browser If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lands.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of the Wolf.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania Dominus Collection.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Citadel Stormer 2 is an explosive retro-styled run & gun action platformer set in a world ruled by a tyrannical AI. Old School platformer action - Jump and dash past insta-kill traps. Blast through enemies. Collect ammo and health. Make it to the exit in one piece. And enjoy the fine balance between platforming and combat! 38 levels set in 6 unique environments - Eliminate all threats in the ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadel Stormer 2.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corsair`s Madness.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sealed Bite: Extended.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Frauki's Adventure is a melee-combat platformer where you fight your way deep into a strange and mysterious world. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frauki's Adventure!.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

96% User Score Based on 1,447 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Become Agent 70 and stop the anomalies threatening to destroy the balance of the world! With memorable characters, unique Anomaly Bosses, a story full of twists, and smooth gameplay, Anomaly Agent is an adventure to be savored. We hope you enjoy your journey If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Agent.

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.

A retro-style adventure platformer game, inspired by hits of the past and featuring wonderful music created by Manami Matsumae, will take you on an eventful journey through the diverse environmental stages to encourage you to save the world of retro gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Revengers.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 960 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a new interactive animated adventure, where players must help Arzette save the Kingdom of Faramore from the evil demon king, Daimur. It is a spiritual successor to a pair of infamous fantasy adventure titles, being developed by Seedy Eye Software and both funded & published by Limited Run Games.The Kingdom of Faramore is beautifully realized by Rob Dunlavey, the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

87% User Score Based on 304 reviews

Rot Gut is an action packed platformer set in America’s 1920’s Prohibition era. You take control of an agent who, to uncover their mysteries, goes on a mission to fight the city’s underground armed to the teeth organizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rot Gut.

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.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

"Where am I? Who am I?" Neu quietly awakened in his ancient temple to fulfill the terms of an agreement he no longer remembers. So, what was this agreement? Join Neu on his quest to rediscover himself and his memories. Challenge the immortal guardians of the realm of Aytol, which has fallen into chaos, and enter an eternal struggle to cleanse their souls from corruption. Remember yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen Fall.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Kalevania is a retro action platformer loosely based on Finnish mythology. Fight with bare hands, sword, axe, bow, and 11 runic weapons. With 50+ enemy types and collectibles, enjoy a full retro gaming experience! Play as Väinämöinen and relive classic console gaming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalevania.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Axe.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

55% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A puzzle horror game with a gameboy aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lasagna Boy.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 8,102 reviews

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Messenger.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

Chosen by a magic cloth you must face a gang of evil dogs trying to conquer the world. Gather different abilities with the help of the Power Yarns scattered through the world to slash and pounce your way through 14 stages and 7 amazing bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyanroo The Supercat.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a pre-history fantasy setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Rob the hidden treasure with your beastie abilities and escape without getting caught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastie Land.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

78% User Score Based on 80 reviews

You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tribulation Entanglement.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roar of Revenge.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 302 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MagiCat.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 1,634 reviews

An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge! Tribal Hunter is an action platformer. You play as a village guardian who can modify his body shape, allowing him to grow huge and devour enemies. As you grow, you can use this 'growth' as energy to fire projectiles at enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribal Hunter.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 169 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Beholgar is a classically styled 2D action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar.