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Games like Captain Blacksword

Looking for games like Captain Blacksword? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Abathor, Portal Brawlers or Neon Inferno.

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  1. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abathor.

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  2. Our Steam Store Page is now live - please wishlist it there! This is the Public Pre-Alpha Demo for Portal Brawlers! Portal Brawlers is a side-scrolling Beat'em'Up in the tradition of Golden Axe and Streets of Rage, set in a beautiful fantasy world and embracing the tropes of classic fantasy storytelling.  Choose from Thunk the Barbarian, Omar the Dwarf or Umi the Corsair and battle your way t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal Brawlers.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Inferno.

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  4. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Get ready to dive back into the pure joy of gaming. Prepare yourself for four thrilling games inspired by the arcade genre's all-time favorites. From challenging platformers, to epic space battles and classic beat'em up action. It's like having four arcade machines at your fingertips! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holua's Arcades.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 19,114 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 9 reviews

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,112 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infernax.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Take a father’s journey to hell in order to save the souls of his wife and child. Insanity's Blade: The Chronicles of Thurstan is the first in a series of games based around the journey of a sword possessed by a father's powerful grief and hatred. This is the tale of the sword's creation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanity's Blade.

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  9. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Twin brothers Billy and Jimmy have been kicking butt and taking names for 25 years. Join them in this bodacious re-imagining of the classic beat 'em up that started it all, Double Dragon Neon. Battle through glass-jawed goons, deadly teleporting geishas, scientific abominations, and more as you hunt down the evil Skullmageddon and save the love of your life, Marion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Dragon Neon.

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  10. A RETIRED WARRIOR. A STOLEN ARTEFACT. A LOT OF PEOPLE IN ROBES. He was done with all this. Then a secretive cult stole the artefact he spent years guarding, and now he has to get it back. Dead Reckoning is a side-scrolling action game in the spirit of the old arcade and console classics like Ninja Gaiden or Shinobi. One warrior, tough bosses, and combat that rewards sharp reflexes, with the spee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reckoning.

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  11. The thrill of 90s arcade action is back! Experience the complete saga of Gaelco’s cult-classic platformers with Thunder Hoop Collection, featuring the original 1992 arcade hit Thunder Hoop and its explosive 1994 sequel, TH Strikes Back. Go back to the golden era of coin-ops and test your reflexes against a bio-organic nightmare. When the mad scientist Professor Genbreak unleashes an army of uncont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Hoop Collection (QUByte Classics).

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  12. Hop into the charming and unusual world of Frogbound, and play as the fabled Sir Hopper, a budding frog knight in search of adventure! From the placid pond to the intricate mysteries below and above this strange world, you will slay countless enemies and uncover the cryptic secrets of the enigmatic old wizard toad. Frogbound: The Legend of Sir Hopper is a retro-style classic action-adventure i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogbound: the Legend of Sir Hopper.

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  13. Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arwinia.

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  14. Captured by a plotting king of Beku and forced to embark on a challenging quest to finalise his plans, you'll master your devastating ethereal abilities in this 2D platformer to overcome increasing waves of formidable foes. What secrets will you find along the way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beku.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-like action adventure RPG where you’ll wield elemental magic to explore the nooks and crannies of Ardemia and battle a rising evil. Play single player or with a friend in co-op! Shrine’s Legacy lets you harness elemental Gemstones to cast spells in real-time both to defeat foes and remove obstacles! Meet intriguing characters along the way as the two heroes journey to res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine's Legacy.

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

    HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeroSquare.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders.

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  18. 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.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?Uncover the truth as you face 25 challenging bosses that will test your combat skills. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbusfall.

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  20. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You have come to the right place pilgrim... Rumours from Elsewhere is a 2.5D action platformer with RPG and Roguelite elements. Battle alone or with a friend through an ancient fantasy world, filled with loot and danger... welcome to the gauntlet of greed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rumours From Elsewhere.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons takes everything you love about classic metroidvanias and brings them together with a cooperative, modern twist! Join Pampas and Selene as they collect powerful artifacts, overcome monsters, demons, and a vengeful evil with the help of the gods themselves! Features Experience the Retro 8-bit Adventure: Control both Pampas & Selene, swapping between them to conqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons.

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  22. 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.

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  23. The fifth and final chapter of the saga: embark on an action-platformer fantasy adventure in pixel art and put an end to the demonic threat once and for all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords & Bones 5.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    The Kingdom has fallen to the Mad King, who has used forbidden magic to try to resuscitate the queen. But the powers of life and death were too big to handle for him, and as a consequence, the King lost his sanity. Slay hordes of enemies through careful button smashing! - Faithful to a brawler. - Deep roguelite elements. - Upgrade your heroes and unlock multiple skills. Drawing inspiration fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAD KING REDEMPTION.

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  25. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 8 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    “Basureroes: Invasion” is a 2D platform game with retro aesthetics in which a group of heroes with different abilities must save the world from an alien invasion. Run, jump and fight your way through twenty levels full of danger and epic boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basureroes: Invasion.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Frogatto & Friends is an action-adventure platformer game, starring a certain quixotic frog. A quiet errand run turns into a battle to fend off an invading army, and only Frogatto is foolhardy enough to sleuth out why. This release features major additions to the game. There's almost double the total number of levels, including many new “secret levels” you can find along the way, as well as dozen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogatto & Friends.

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  27. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Jrago is back in action with a new multiplayer adventure!Jrago II Guardians of Eden is an indie Co-Op METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game.The darkness has once again returned, and this time Jrago teams up with his fellow guardians as they slay the evil demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jrago II Guardians of Eden.

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  28. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Astebros is a roguelite game about the beginnings of the kingdom of Asteborg! Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents! Defeat bosses to obtain valuable power orbs! Collect coins and materials to buy and upgrade your equipment! Discover mysterious secrets within the dungeons... All this alone or in pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astebros.

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  29. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    Landflix Odyssey is a 2D Platformer that mixes many gameplay elements from various genres. Play as Larry, a lazy binge watcher who ends up in a dimension that’s based upon his favorite Landflix (a video-on-demand parody) TV shows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landflix Odyssey.

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  31. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    52% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahluk:Dark Demon.

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  32. 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.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 417 reviews

    Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Paladin.

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  34. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Save the galaxy in this exciting and challenging platform adventure game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Juiced!.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,602 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 1 reviews

    Get blown into another dimension as you experience the gutbusting fun with the Kung Fury game. Beat the Nazis to stop Kung Führer and uphold the law! Become the action!Be. Kung. Fury!!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kung Fury: Street Rage.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    Retro Game Crunch is a series of 7 games, full of the charm and challenge of the 8-bit generation. Each world feels like an authentic NES classic. A massive genre-spanning collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Game Crunch.

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  38. MASTER THE NINJA ARTS. BRING THE FIREPOWER.Shadow Gangs Zero is a fast-paced 2D ninja action platformer inspired by the golden age of arcade gaming, combining classic gameplay with detailed pixel art, fluid animation and modern refinements. Choose to play as Dan or Monika, two powerful ninjas with their own presence on the battlefield, and fight to rescue captive ninjas from the Shadow Gangs. Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Gangs Zero.

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  39. Dive into the heart-pounding action as MT Force, an elite government unit racing against time to unravel the mysteries of enigmatic anomalies. Rumors suggest that a mysterious scientist made contact with aliens, and now everything is out of control! Game Modes: Ranking mode: designed for beginners, where losing a life impacts your standings. Ideal for a relaxed game while you learn to comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MT Force Aliens Uprising.

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  40. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An action action and platform game (much more action than platform) in a world of dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Mission.

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  41. KnightMan is a 2D pixel art action platformer with retro style graphics. Play as KnightMan. Fight and jump your way through 20 levels across 5 unique zones, each populated with different enemies and traps. Defeat bosses, save maidens and collect coins to purchase weapons, powers and trinkets to help you along your journey to defeat the corrupted Elven Lord. - Traverse a variety of han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightMan.

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  42. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In a world dominated by evil, only one hero against many enemies, explore, conquer, and don't give up if you get lost! Help our hero in this platform game in the fight against the forces of evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown.

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  43. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A mysterious virus has corrupted the Cyberverse and now Wizzy the Wizard needs your help to destroy it! Armed with a magical surfboard and guitar, you must surf and shred your way to victory through over 50 action-packed levels in this retro arcade shooter.Features: Classic retro arcade action. Surf with a friend in local co-op multiplayer. Over 50 levels. Explorable world map. Dozens of un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebular Crush.

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  44. Eternal Samurai is a retro-inspired side-scroller. You play as the spirit of a samurai that is killed, and seeks revenge by possessing his killer to continue his quest. Simple slash/deflect combat 10 Levels Local multiplayer - Duel Mode Secret/Multiple Paths Power-ups Possess your killers! No death penalty NES colour palette Supports keyboard or controller If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Samurai.

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  45. A colorful co-op adventure where you take on enemies with power-ups and clever tricks. Travel through diverse lands to rescue your sister in a story anyone can enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawbay.

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  46. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Empress.

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  47. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The World Pole shattered, and with its destruction emerged a rusted fog that settled fast throughout the world. Traverse through the desolate Stone Dusk to retrieve the sacred artifact destined for your grasp.A short but tough-as-nails sidescroller, battle through 12 screens of action with 4 unique and diverse weapons against an array of challenging enemies. No save points! Master each area and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Pole Stone Dusk: Diadem of the Pole.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in your television sets.  Join Sir Noggin on a quest to rid the world of the evil Wizard Derek and his minions. Use your gigantic sword to destroy critters while dodging the traps laid out across the land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir Noggin.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Zombies Attack is a retro pixel action game. Pick up your weapons and fight your way through the terrifying zombies! ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies Attack.

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