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Battle Wings, known in Japan either as B-Wing (ビー・ウィング) or B-Wings (ビー・ウィングズ), is a vertically scrolling shooter first released as an arcade game by Data East in 1984. The game was ported by Data East to the Family Computer in 1986, and was Data East's very first home release for this platform. The game consists of 45 levels (30 in the Family Computer version), and no background story or plot is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Wings.

THE STORY In the 31st century, Earth's civilization is fully self-sustaining —powered by Lazium, a rare energy source extracted from distant planets. Massive autonomous facilities known as AXONs (Autonomous Extraction & Optimization Nodes) mine and refine this energy, sustaining humanity’s ever-growing needs. Until one day, the transports of Lazium stop and communication with the AXONs is lost. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Hero 2 Prologue.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

JIm Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D utilizes the revolutionary Nuoptix 3D graphics, allowing you to experience the thrill of virtual reality without a virtual reality system. 3D glasses facilitate the incredible depth experience, but the thrill and the horror of "The Lost Dimension" may be fully experienced with or without 3D glasses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jim Power -The Lost Dimension.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

61% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 32 reviews

This critically acclaimed sequel to Velocity Ultra weaves together two classic game formats into one seamless adventure, featuring puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot 'em-up gameplay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velocity 2X.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

If you liked Commander Keen or Duke Nukem, this game is just what you're looking for. Lots of great situations to overcome and traps to work around. This game has great puzzles which make it much more than a simple run-jump-and-shoot contest. Superb colorful graphics and scrolling levels. James Bond never had it so tough!Features Sneak and Scroll: Full-screen scrolling as you sneak across huge map… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Agent.

Unusually for Electronic Arts in the early 90s, this was a platform -shooter game with little or no adventuring or strategy elements. The game scrolls sideways, and has sections where precision jumps are required, either to clear rivers or collect bonuses. You carry a dagger to deal with the enemies, and must avoid contact with them. When killed, they leave coins to be collected - these are spent … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risky Woods.

Available on Windows, Linux, MAC, Switch and Wii. Abuse is a run and gun video game developed by Crack dot Com and published by Electronic Arts in North America and Origin Systems in Europe. It was released on February 29, 1996 for MS-DOS. A Mac OS port of the game was published by Bungie and released on March 5, 1997. The game's source code, along with some of the shareware content, has been in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abuse ( Fan Page ).

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

In the puzzle platformer Portal Dogs, a horde of dogs are following their king through the portal world. The catch: you play with all dogs simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal Dogs.

Originally released in 1990 for the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST computers, this side-scrolling platformer/shoot-em-up hybrid from prolific British developers Gremlin Graphics saw players take on the role of a robotic fly, tasked with saving the world from hordes of mutant cybernetic killer insects - the result of a disastrous attempt to restore the planet's ecological balance after the extinction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venus the Flytrap.

Story Your balloon goes down over an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Your goal is to escape. This game was written with Adventuron Classroom (scroll down page for more information). Look at Source Code. DX Version Escape from Dinosaur Island DX is a (gentle) remaster of Escape From Dinosaur Island (by Richard Pettigrew), which was an IFComp 2018 entry, and one of the first Adventuron games released… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Dinosaur Island DX.

Accolade Sports Collection is a retro collection featuring some of the most iconic sports games from the early 90s. This collection includes titles like Summer Challenge, Winter Challenge, Hardball 1&2 and Hoops Shut Up and Jam!. This collection offers a complete retro gaming experience, where players can easily select from the different titles available, with features like save states, filters o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Accolade Sports Collection.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The crazy inventor Heinrich Von Schinker is dead. Or so we thought until the nightwatchman told us his fantastic tale of the haunting of Von Schtinker's old castle. Yes it has been confirmed. Heinrichs' sprit (a.k.a. Bubble Ghost) has been blowing a bubble throughout the macarbe halls of his ancestral home. Your job is to help Bubble Ghost move the bubble through the 35 rooms of the castle, past a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Ghost.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Help G.I. Ant to gain access to the crazy world of Captain Rat's Treasure Caves. The game consists of 100 levels of increasing complexity over nine different themed worlds. Each level features several interconnected platforms holding a number of "dominoes". The aim is to rearrange the dominoes, such that with a single push, all of the dominoes are toppled, thus opening the exit to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pushover.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

93% User Score Based on 2,000 reviews

Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons: Episode 1: Marooned on Mars (Dec. 14th 1990) Episode 2: The Earth Explodes (1991) Episode 3: Keen Must Die! (1991) Commander Keen's very first adventure, and the debut of id's groundbreaking side-scrolling technology. In the game you play the role of Commander Keen: the alter-ego of an eight year-old genius by the name of Billy Blaze. When Billy learns t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Keen.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to M.A.C.E..

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks. It was discovered that the Kretons had used a wormhole to invade our region of space from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Major Stryker.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

95% User Score Based on 254 reviews

The legendary game of superb quality! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supaplex.

This is a fan remake of the original... Jetpac is a classic video game developed by Ultimate Play the Game (now known as Rare) and released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and other 8-bit home computers. It is one of the early games created by the studio and is considered a pioneering title in the platformer genre. Overview of Jetpac: In Jetpac , the player takes on the role of a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jetpak.

⚠️ Warning, Pilot: Space Tournament is hard. It’s built on realistic space physics: no drag, no brakes, no forgiveness. Every drift, every micro-adjustment counts. If you love mastering deep mechanics, precision control, and that perfect moment when everything clicks, this game is for you. Two Engines. No Brakes. Perfect Momentum. Space Tournament is a zero-gravity arcade racing game. You stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Tournament.

Originally released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, this return to the world of Bounder saw players once again take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens! Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.GameplayBounce across the world, avoiding dangerou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re-Bounder.

Originally released in the early 1980s for 8-bit home computers, then later ported to 16-bit machines, this unique top-down shooter with text adventure elements saw players take on the role of a time traveller seeking wealth and adventure across a number of different eras of time. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version. This is the version of the game originally published for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Bandit.

20%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

27% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Join the adventures of a little boy that is lost in the forest. You must avoid all the forest creatures, like the fox, the frog, the hedgehog and many others (even a shark). Travel through many locations and try to find your way back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Forest.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 278 reviews

Level Devil tests your platforming skills in tricky levels filled with surprises. Dodge traps, navigate pixelated landscapes, and anticipate hidden dangers. Can you survive the devilish design? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Level Devil.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 12 reviews

Gridrunner. Revenge of the Mutant Camels. Tempest 2000. Llamatron. In the British gaming universe of the 80s and 90s, nobody made games like Jeff Minter. Now, in a new interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, you can play the history of one of the weirdest, wildest game developers to ever exist – a man who loved shooters and sheep, lasers and llamas. LLAMASOFT Journey back in time to an era… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Jumpman is a platform game written by Randy Glover and released by Epyx in 1983. Originally developed for the Atari 8-bit family, versions were also released for the Commodore 64, Apple II, IBM PC, and ColecoVision. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

88% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

Witcheye is a big, colorful, old-school platform adventure with a unique touchscreen control system that gives unparalleled control over the hero. Swipe to move and touch to stop, bouncing off of enemies and dodging hazards in six vibrant worlds. Set off on an adventure as a mild-mannered witch who transforms into a flying eyeball of vengeance after a smarmy knight and wizard steal her spell ingre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witcheye.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

49% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Earthworm Jim 3D is a platform game, the third in the Earthworm Jim series. It is a sequel to Earthworm Jim and Earthworm Jim 2, and the first game in the series to not be developed by Shiny Entertainment, which had recently instituted a strict "no sequels" policy. Interplay Entertainment, having recently purchased the Earthworm Jim rights, handed the franchise off to VIS Interactive. The game suf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthworm Jim 3D.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

94% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Raptor set a new standard for PC shooters. Its smooth VGA graphics and heart-pounding music will leave you breathless. Discover secrets, find bonuses, and battle boss ships at the end of every wave. With each ship and ground target you destroy, you'll earn more cash to increase your ship's technology for the next wave. You'll be driven to kill and destroy until it's in your blood!Features Big-Sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raptor: Call of the Shadows.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

82% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A spoopy, squishy, and fast-paced party game where you and up to three gooey friends rave it up in an underground crypt as it collapses down on you. You must push blocks, dodge, and jump to survive the rave and squish your opponents. Last Skelegoo standing takes it all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squish.

Jungle animals are going missing and Agent Blonde is on the case! Help her and her friend, Professor Fox, get to the bottom of the mystery! Match fun animal shapes, complete missions and face down powerful monsters on your quest to save the jungle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildlife Match.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Help Fjong and his friends to reach the sky.. by Eating Candy! Fjong is a relaxing, colorful and non-violent game that suits every kind of player and skill level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fjong.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

40% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Osteya - the city which once was home to many people over the centuries. According to historians, there is a legend that Osteya stuck in time between worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osteya.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 2 reviews

A browser game released in 2004 to promote Sega Superstars. The game was featured on the official websites for Sega Superstars before they were shut down If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,297 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Rally Oddworld's wacked-out inhabitants to stick it to the evil Industrialists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

34% User Score Based on 181 reviews

The evil Silthax has invaded your home world of Nexolus, devoured your fellow Nexons, and stolen the sacred power crystals from your village. According to the legend, these crystals contain the power of life itself. They may even have the power to reverse the damage that the Silthax has done. With your trusty blaster to protect you, head out to hunt down this vile creature and recover the crysta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nux.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 8,302 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

Flip gravity and save the universe! From the creator of Super Hexagon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VVVVVV.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

75% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Cinemaware's Anthology of classic games gives you a fascinating collection of some of the highest-regarded, most successful games from legendary game developer Cinemaware! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

On the barren moon Titan, within the city of Misplaced Optimism, scavenger operators and ram-runners fight for the right to courier the last of Titan's worthless riches. Caught between the powerplays of neo-feudal corporations and mutant underworld cartels, there is only one escape. Off-planet. ...You're going to need all the Hardwar(e) you can get. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardwar.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Play the game in multiple dimensions at the same time, traveling through them at will in this unique 2D platformer that defies boundaries! I'm Eva, by the way, and I promise we'll have fun! Or maybe not... Maybe we'll both suffer horribly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We are Eva.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

71% User Score Based on 62 reviews

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. In order to survive in the enormous galaxy, players have to build up their own fleet and equip every warship. Also, players will have to control the warships in every battle to defeat your enemies, conquer different planets and thus expand your territory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Reavers.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

87% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards. Crystal Caves is a mixing of Nintendo's Mario Brothers, Commander Keen, and Indiana Jones. As with all Apogee games, a high pri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Caves.

"Quadron is an original arcade style game for the 48K ZX Spectrum created in the mould of the 1980s Williams classics. Set in the Quadron complex, you are charged with the task of defending the crystals mined by the relentless onset of marauding aliens. Featuring fast arcade style gameplay, multiple weapons, enemies, collectables, powerups, and a pointer based status screen and scanner, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadron.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Detective of the 80s investigates a case involving arcade centers damaged by a cosmic beam. Crowds of visitors have turned into monsters, and arcade machines launch unusual versions of legendary games. ★ RetroLimited color palette, monochrome sprites, CRT monitor glow, and even text mode—the graphic style is inspired by ZX Spectrum, Commodore, Apple, MSX, Atari, and MS-DOS games in CGA and EGA mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin-Op Vice.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

86% User Score Based on 572 reviews

The ultimate Quest challenge is here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IndiBoy :Treasure hunter Quest.

IntroductionBubble Bobble C64 Remastered is a fan-made radical enhancement—with all-new graphics—of the Commodore 64 version of Taito's Bubble Bobble, originally developed by Software Creations and published by Firebird in 1987.  The game was met with critical and player acclaim upon release and is still regarded today as a great classic for the C64, as well as one of the best games ever released… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

89% User Score Based on 185 reviews

Be a good boy and get me a root beer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Beer Tapper.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

41% User Score Based on 580 reviews

Escape the Red Planet in this Idle Adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Survivor.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

79% User Score Based on 860 reviews

Bounce Classic is a fan-made remake of the Bounce game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounce Classic.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 58%Based on 7 reviews

An old-school themed platformer which is playable in seven different graphical styles emulating the computer systems of yore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Elena Temple.