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Games like Castlevania for Gameboy

Games like Castlevania for Gameboy

Games like Castlevania for Gameboy

Looking for games like Castlevania for Gameboy? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Temporal Light: Shadow Flame, Castlevania Advance Collection or Wasp Rider : Royal Delivery (1/2 Demo).

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

    This is a spinoff game of the Temporal Light series. This takes place in a parallel universe in which light unintentionally did severe damage to wolf city killing many characters from jem of twilight. The main protagonist peryil burnfeather is the daughter of cedric burnfeather and ember burnfeather. As she investigates her father’s death.  this game is cannon in the multiverse but not in the jem … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temporal Light: Shadow Flame.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,128 reviews
    Critic Score 94%Based on 2 reviews

    Castlevania Advance Collection includes three legendary Castlevania games that were first released in the early 2000s: Circle of the Moon, Aria of Sorrow, and Harmony of Despair. In addition, this collection also includes Castlevania: Dracula X and some never-before-seen sketches and artwork from the games! All four games are enhanced with newly added modern features such as Rewind, Save/Load, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania Advance Collection.

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ⚠THE WEB PLAYER MAY HAVE AUDIO, INPUT OR PERFORMANCE ISSUES⚠⚠BEST PLAYED USING THE RECCOMENDED BGB EMULATOR, ANY ACCURATE GBC EMULATOR OR ON ORIGINAL HARDWARE⚠ DOWNLOAD THE ROM DOWN BELOW! A HUGE ADVENTURE IN A TINY WORLD AWAITS! Adventure through this short, little demo of 2 Levels and the First Boss!Wasp Rider : Royal Delivery is a platform-adventure game that can be played entirely on a Gameb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasp Rider : Royal Delivery (1/2 Demo).

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  4. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    1-stage demake of Sonic 3 made with PICO-8 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to pico sonic.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    + ! Please be aware this game contains sexual content and explicit art depicting characters over the age of 25! + (A completely censored version is included with purchase!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Support me on SubscribeStar (18+ only) for exclusive NSFW preview art, demos, and game updates! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ content warning: horror imagery, bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LesbiAnts - Our New Morphology (18+).

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  7. Pam & Jam's Pumpkin Light (known in Japan as パムとジャムのパンプキンライト, romanized as "Pamu to Jamu no Panpukin Raito") is a game released by Kevstersoft (ケブスターソフト) for the Famicom Disk System in 1990, near the end of the console's lifespan. Featuring revolutionary advances in color palette and sound chip technology, the developers at Kevstersoft sought to create an endless game about avoiding creatures in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pam & Jam's Pumpkin Light.

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  8. Slayer Knight Playground is intended to be a testing platform for the actual game Slayer Knight, and a way where testers can very easily access the game and provide feedback to me as I develop. Overtime, Slayer Knight Playground will evolve to a demo version of the game, accessible either over browser or downloadable through itch. It's highly recommended if you plan to download the game for Mac, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer Knight Playground.

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  9. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THE SHEEP ESCAPED! Grab'em, throw'em, and save'em! Welcome to Sheep Split, a tiny, fast-paced farm frenzy arcade on the Game Boy Color! Pick up sheep, throw them into their pens, and try not to let the chaos win. Farming has never been this wild! Story You’ve a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheep Split.

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  10. Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

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  11. Arcade style game for the Gameboy Color, created with GB Studio. Help Olly grab all the watermelons and reach the end, before time runs out!Jump and shoot throughout 100 stages and 4 bosses on the main campaign.Plus, 40 additional stages and a secret boss, hidden somewhere. Play on the browser, or download the ROM file (Analog Pocket rom also available!).Even though it will run on an original Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olly for Gameboy Color (v0.95).

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  12. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Shiba's Quest is a 3D adventure-platformer set in Feudal Japan, in which a Shiba Inu dog goes in search of his master who has gone to fight in the war. Controls: - Movement: WASD or Left stick - Jump: Spacebar or "A" button. - For testing purposes: L to Respawn - Dialogue: Enter or Y button *Controller support works within the game itself, it is not fully implemented into menus yet.* We are Dream… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiba's Quest.

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  13. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    An Unofficial free fan demake of the e3 demo of Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silk Song. A new way to experience another masterpiece! Unofficially remade on the GameBoy. Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with Team Cherry, I am just a fan and an indie GB Studio Developer. Silk Song is a property by Team Cherry. This is a free unofficial fan project and a love letter to the eternal masterpiece. P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Knight Silksong.

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  14. Rosemarie, an alien princess from the planet Nimola seeks genocide on the evil monsters who killed her mother and people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repugnant Bounty.

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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Due to issues, the HTML version of the game has not been updated to the latest version (v0.3.0) on itch.io. The updated HTML version can be played on Newgrounds, but you can also download the Windows version here as well.NOTE; This game is very early in development, a lot of things might change maybe. Let me know if you have any issues. Also, if the game runs too slow for you, try disabling VFX an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNITRES LUCID - Early Prototype.

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  16. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Telly the TV is a throwback action/adventure platformer with a 1-bit style. You'll explore six themed worlds while collecting Remote Control Keys in a scavenger hunt gone wild. Can you defeat the baddies of TV Kingdom and restore the airwaves? Enter six exciting and quirky worlds while bashing baddies and traversing terrible traps! Collect items to save each TV program, and face-off with the enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telly the TV.

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  17. Humanity is in a bitter conflict with the Four-Armed People and so Emperor Augulis the Second decides to ask the outcast magicians for help. But not all magicians trust the regime and a civil war also arises. The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages tells the adventure of the young magician Anna Zalo, who gets caught up in a whirlpool of loss, war and revenge.  Experience great fantasy worlds, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages.

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  18. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 346 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 5 reviews

    Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to modern consoles in Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King! The bundle contains different versions of these two classics: Aladdin is playable in the Mega Drive / Genesis Version (US & Japan) and Game Boy (including a colorised variant). Lion King is playable as Super Nintendo, Mega Drive / Genesis Version (U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Mazeman is a game that will challenge you big time thanks to its frantic pace: enter the maze and look for the key while avoiding all kinds of dreadful monsters. Lots of unlockables, monsters, levels, power-ups and collectibles await you in this beautiful endless stream of pixel art mazes filled with some awesome arcade vibes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZEMAN.

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  20. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    14% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    In the beginning everything was good... So what went wrong? Adam and Eve: The Game - Chapter 1, is the first chapter of 2D platform game that retells the biblical story of Adam and Eve. After Adam wake up and notice the lack of Eve, he begins a journey through paradise in search of his mate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adam and Eve: The Game - Chapter 1.

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  21. Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! Now she must go on an adventure to retrieve her key and get home! Judy's Adventure is back with brand new art, a new expanded story, extra levels, and more!  This game was made in GB Studio 3.2 About the game: Judy's Adventure DX is an enhanced version of, Judy's Adventure, a game for Game Boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judy's Adventure DX.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Now playable on Web Browsers! Please scroll down for controls. KNOWN ISSUES: Scrolling down will stop current music track, clicking outside of game window disables input until you click on the window again. Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology!Try out the upcoming remake, Strato Freaks DX! Don't forget to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Squid Game: Game Boy Demake A fully playable Game Boy adaptation of Squid Game Season 1, made with ❤️ in GB Studio by 64 Bits (You may know us from YouTube!). Experience the deadly children's games on your actual Game Boy (or favorite emulator). Includes 3 endings, a secret hard mode, and a lovingly crafted manual you can print and fold yourself - just like the old days. What's Included … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squid Game Boy.

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  24. Retrospective From a young age, I knew I wanted to make video games. I poured over every article in Nintendo Power that revealed any aspect of how games were made. I devoured any game that had a level editor built into it. I yearned for the tools to make games, but there was almost nothing available to help kids get started with game development in the '90s. My first foray into game development … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest for the Macguffin.

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  25. Who Remembers That Episode Of Senata When His Factory Was Destroyed? Don't Know About Him? This Game Lets You See Senata And His Wonders For The First Ever Time In Your Life!  Senata Came To His Castle For A Special Event. Suddenly, A Evil Elf Named "King E. Elfstein" And His Minion Elves Came To The Castle And Took All The Stuff That Makes The Event Way Happier And Fuller. The Minion Elves Sca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Senata Land™.

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  26. Arkwright  is an action platformer set in a dark 8-bit world.  The darkness is here! Turn off the light, the demons have arrived on Earth. Save the humankind. STORYYou played as Solene, a young warrior. You village has been attacked by monsters. Defeat them trought 6 levels, as an old cursed church, swamps, dark forest.  FEATURES Retro 2d Action Platformer Fight with your sword and other secr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkwright.

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  27. Welcome to Meander land! In a world torn by war, it's up to cartographer Corylus Flint to chart out what remains. When he crash lands on a mysterious island, however, he finds himself smack-dab in the middle of mafia territory!  Along the way, Corylus meets a variety of strange characters, both friend and foe. Can he escape the island and continue his life's work? History! Back in 2013… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Land.

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  28. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ARROW KEYS - MOVEZ - INTERACT X - CANCEL ENTER - INVENTORY SHIFT - MAPEstimated completion time: ∼2 hours Welcome to Resident Evil: Grim Beginnings - an unfinished, yet fully playable, solo developed, Game Boy demake of the original Resident Evil. The game was developed over an extended stay when I was stranded across seas during the height of the Pandemic. Not knowing when the flight embargo were… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil: Grim Beginnings (Game Boy Demake).

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Dotto Botto is a classic Super Mario Bros. platformer game. Help Dotto to find his way home and try to beat all the levels! You will face deadly enemies, weird creatures and hideous obstacles on your way back home, so be careful! GAME CONTROLS: GAMEPAD D-pad or Left-Stick = Move A / B = Jump / Skip Intro / Select START / BACK = Pause Game KEYBOARD:  WASD or ARROW KEYS = Move/ Jump SPAC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dotto Botto.

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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

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  31. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Fista productions is back with a brand new game for your retro entertainment system. You are the Plummeteer. Plunge for prizes and points before hitting obstacles or landing face first into the ground. Gold gems are worth 10 points and the special colored gems are worth 100. There are 75 exciting levels in the main game, while the marathon mode has 150 levels for a longer experience. Everyone is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plummet Challenge Game.

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  32. Rabidja's Revenge is a retro handheld platformer in Pixel Art. Play as Rabidja, the rabbit ninja seller from the Aron franchise, published on Xbox 360 by Meruvia. Travel through 20 levels including forests, seashores, underwater depths, gloomy caves, fly in the sky and explores the dark castle of the sinister Professor to get back the golden pieces he stole from you.       A new modern / … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabidja's Revenge.

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  33. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Glory Hunters is an innovative action-adventure RPG designed for the original GameBoy. It introduces a distinctive and original gameplay twist: progression is driven by earning achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Hunters.

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  34. 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 91%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.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Play the prequel of Linked Mask! Incarnate yourself in the skin of Viewer, a curious traveler who has been called by the gods to fulfill an objective that is not very clear, but you're here. A 2D platformer with a gradual difficulty but at no time taking you by the hand to overcome the different challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlinked Mask.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    63% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Plo goes on a journey to destroy the core of a horrible disease that infected his girlfriend Oth. Plokoth is an atmospheric 2D platforming game set in a mysterious jungle. For Speedrunners - can you beat the public highscore? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plokoth.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Pemsa is a cart runner for the famous PICO-8 fantasy console. We've included the classic games developed for this console, including Celeste, Slipways & Hug Arena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to pemsa.

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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Project Starship X is a procedural shooter where you Crash-Kill cosmical abominations with your spaceship while playing as Swagthulhu! Whaaat?!??! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Starship X.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Play as Fitz the Fox in this simplistic, retro style platformer. Help him through all the levels across seven different worlds to save his family from the hunter Willie and his gang. Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fitz the Fox.

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  42. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    93% User Score Based on 274 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn. Adventure through five weird, spooky worlds in search of your destiny. Face ten challenging bosses! Unlock hidden playable characters! 30+ Steam Achievements! Meet chainsaw mani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Forever.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 14 reviews

    Aerial_Knight's Never Yield + Soundtrack: Take the role of Wally. A mysterious character that has recovered what was taken from him. Hopefully, you're fast enough to outrun your enemies. Expose the truth and try to uncover the mystery of what happened to them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aerial_Knight's Never Yield.

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  45. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 780 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 1 reviews

    The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of players. Grab power ups and blast your way through waves of menacing enemies and bosses that will put your reaction skills to the test. Also included is a digital Bonus Book with tons of concept documents and sketches, the official chronology of the franchise, an exclusive i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Anniversary Collection.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,582 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Zombotron, a free online Action game brought to you by Armor Games. Welcome to the planet «Zombotron», inhabited by human-mutants or just stupid zombies. Nobody knows where they come from and what they eat. But we know one thing - they are ready to destroy everything that moves. During the colonization of the planet people built several laboratories to create bio-robots to clean the planet fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombotron.

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  47. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Blokdude is a remake of the well known TI Caluculator game from Brandon Sterner as well as the blockman game from Soleau Software. This version of the game is based on the GP2X port of blockdude. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blockdude.

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  49. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Veve, a mischievous jester deer (or Jesdeer) accidentally shatters a great crystalline star, releasing an evil spirit hellbent on causing chaos and destruction to the world. She goes on a quest to collect the fragments and undo what havoc she unleashed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to URCICUS.

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