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  1. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    "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.

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  2. Emerging from a bunch of dusty old Spectrum tapes I finally located, this is the first batch of my half-decent games to be coaxed to load, digitised and made fit for download. After a lengthy 39 year hiatus, I think it's nicely fitting that the timing of their rediscovery coincides neatly with the ZX Spectrum's 40th anniversary. Although they didn't make the cut with the publishers at the time, I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Games.

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  3. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Last update of the game (ZX Spectrum tape):  1 September 2025 Last update of loaders for various other media:  14 October 2025 (10 October: new versions for Disciple / +D / Uni-DOS, Didaktik 40 / 80 / Kompakt and Wafadrive; 14 October: updated version for TR-DOS, and new versions for Timex FDD and Timex cartridge) This game is for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer and is based on the arcade g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donkey Kong.

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  5. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 485 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 15 reviews

    In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones.

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  6. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    62% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus is a free to play arcade-style brawler inspired by the likes of classic Neo Geo’s King of the Monsters. The game will be regularly updated with new characters from various indie creators, along with new stages and game modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus.

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  8. Isostasy. Equilibrium. The balance between opposing forces. Hot and cold. Solid and liquid. Light and dark. Peth-Luk and Gol-Luk, the gods that emerged from the Isostasy at the initiation of the current Fathom...but those are only myths... You play as Beihnn. Explore eight different zones with different terrain. Find items to help you progress, talk to other characters for hints, solve puzzles, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isostasy.

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  9. This game is designed to be played on a retro ZX Spectrum Next computer or emulator that is included in a Downloadable file. Disclamer: This game is created as a fanfic and has no relation to the original game or its developer. We claim no rights to the original game and do not infringe on the copyrights of the original game or its creators. About the Game It is hard to find a gamer today w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Rabbits.

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  10. 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.

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  11. Description My second game for BUAS is very similar to my first game in BUAS. We were essentially asked to recreate our first block's project (Metal Gear), but in 3D using OpenGL. Where some students opted to try and recreate Metal Gear Solid, I instead tried to stay accurate to the original Metal Gear MSX game, and simply extend it into the third dimension. As such, the tile map and rooms are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear 3D Ultra Deluxe (School Project).

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    July 14, 2520 AD. The human race was annihilated by the light emitted by a stone-like object excavated from the stratum before Christ. Only four crew members belonging to the space cruiser TETRA and one robonoid survived in satellite orbit. A year later, the supplies on board are depleted. TETRA is forced to re-enter the atmosphere and begin the fight for human survival. Stages with various top… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radiant Silvergun.

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  13. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    51% User Score Based on 1,555 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Add Ghosts 'n Goblins to your Capcom Arcade Stadium game line-up!The Princess has been kidnapped by the Demon Lord!It's up to the valiant knight Arthur to defeat the demonic hordes and save his beloved Princess! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capcom Arcade Stadium.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    It's the 1980's and an evil alien race has invaded Earth, turning all vegetables into crawling, bawling, mauling abominations. You are about to join Department Radical, the grooviest police force on Earth. Are you a rad enough dude or dame to smite these ravenous creatures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Vegetables.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A Classical rogue-like with a modern feel. A challenging game with clear goals and important tactical decisions. A deep experience that's easy to use. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse Of Yendor.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Solaroids is a re-imagined version of the classic Asteroids as a single or local multiplayer shooter that retains the essential premise that inertia is the missing ingredient of many modern top down shooters. Fly solo or with up to three of your friends against a seemingly insurmountable threat. Defend your solar system in a Campaign that progresses from tame introductory levels to epic high-octa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solaroids.

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  17. Destroy All Letters: Space AdventureGet ready to embark on an intergalactic journey where your reflexes and typing precision will decide the fate of your rocket! Destroy All Letters: Space Adventure is an arcade typing game that blends action, challenge, and skill in an electrifying rhythm. Master your rocket by using your keyboard — every key you press makes the ship rise, while silence makes it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy All Letters - Space Adventure.

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  18. The Asteroids itself. Excerpted from the unpublished biography of my late friend Pierre Menard: ...After the failure to be hired at Sierra, he took a support staff job at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, which culminated in his tragic death in a refuse-pile dynamite accident in 2000.  He appears under an obvious pseudonym in several chapters of Nick Johnson’s excellent Big Dead Place (Feral House, 2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pierre Menard's The Asteroids.

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  19. In Blocks Must Fall your goal is to lead the Red Cube to the exit. But the exit needs to be opened first. To do that, you must take off all bright tiles (white and light-gray) by jumping them off. Find a way to rid off all the tiles. You love puzzles but hate to make endless attempts just because you made a silly mistake? Use the Back button as many times as you need to fix this! This makes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocks Must Fall!.

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  20. Ant Colony Simulator is an interactive simulation that presents the behavior and development of an ant colony in a dynamic environment. The simulation is based on realistic mechanics inspired by behaviors observed in nature, allowing players to observe how simple rules at the individual level lead to complex collective behavior across the entire colony. The simulation features two ant castes: wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ant Colony Simulator.

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  21. Terrorsepsis is a survival horror shooter with cloned enemies of 100, who will survive the Terrorsepsis If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrorsepsis.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Telegeddon is a TV-trashing, genre-busting action RPG with a battle system made up of microgames - think "Paper Mario meets WarioWare," but with an original touch and its own sense of identity.  It is currently being made (as of 2025) by solo developer Luke Tarlowe AKA Thunder Dragon (creator of PSYCUTLERY, and some old Mario fangames like "Psycho Waluigi"), with musical contributions by DJ Yoshim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telegeddon (demo).

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  23. 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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  24. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    StarGiraf is an Atari 2600 space shooter featuring a mutant Giraffe with an incredibly long neck and the ability to shoot lasers. So it's definitively the "perfect beast" for space! How to play - Use arrow keys to move around, and avoid getting hit by the flying enemies.- Press "X" to shoot lasers (you can hold down the button for continuous fire) Looking for a challenge? My best score is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarGiraf (Atari 2600).

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  25. Endless Deaths is a thrilling top-down twin-stick shooter rogue-like where players battle through procedurally generated zombie-infested levels, continuously leveling up and upgrading their gear to survive. With unique characters, special abilities, and a diverse arsenal of weapons, each playthrough offers fresh and exhilarating challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Deaths.

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  26. Zombie threat overtaken America. Destroy as many zombies as you can. Play for Trump and make America great again! To do this you need to develop your own tactics combining weapons, ammo types, character abilities and barricades location. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Lane Survival.

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  27. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Tread lightly! The transport lanes of intergalactic space have been seeded with mines from an alien vessel. Use your mine destroying blaster to blow up the mines before they annihilate you! You may survive the floating mines, but beware of the fireball, magnetic, and treacherous fireball-magnetic mines! . . . 30 fields, each one more difficult, await you! Mine Storm Controls Game O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MineStorm Pico.

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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 107 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

    Engage enemies from afar in this 2D action platformer set in a steampunk/retro futuristic world. Clockwork Ambrosia takes inspiration from the metroidvania genre but adds a new twist: players can customize their weapon behavior with a plethora of modifications. Iris can equip four different weapons: the versatile Pulse Breaker, the armor-shattering Missile Launcher, the rapid-fire Revolver, and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork Ambrosia.

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  29. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    27% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    26 characters from across AQUAPLUS's classic franchises clash in this action-packed fighting game! Master your favorite heroes from games and anime including Utawarerumono, To Heart 2, White Album, and more! Pick from a roster of over a dozen fan favorites. Dominate the battlefield with your character's unique moveset and movement! Fight hard and make aggressive plays to keep your character… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match.

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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 984 reviews

    Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation is the fourth game of the Tomb Raider games series, it plays very similar to the previous games in the series but some new things have been added to the game. The biggest addition is that now rather large parts of the game consist of several interconnected levels sometimes explored in any order, with puzzles in one level often requiring that some actions are don… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation.

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  31. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    The year is 2012. A team of U.S. scientists returns from Mars with a small, metallic object - the first hard proof that life exist beyond our planet. Rushed to a top secret underground facility, through a maze-like series of hallways and test chambers, the object is secured in the lowest level laboratory - at the end of Corridor 7. Subjected to gamma radiation, the sphere explodes - transformed in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corridor 7: Alien Invasion.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 3,158 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    The NecroDancer's back in a brand new rhythm game spinoff! Help Cadence navigate the modern world while repairing the rifts that have torn her life apart. Do rhythmic battle via rift mode, minigames, and boss battles! All to the beat of a brand new soundtrack from Danny Baranowsky & friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift of the Necrodancer.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    50% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Hogs of War is a turn-based tactics video game developed by Infogrames Studios and published by Infogrames Europe. The game is set in a First World War-era where anthropomorphic pigs engage in combat. Play proceeds in a turn-based fashion, with 3D graphics, vehicles, a career-based single-player mode, and voice-over work (both narration and for characters) by British comedian Rik Mayall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hogs of War.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    94% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Play NES games in 3D & VR 3dSenVR is a one-of-a-kind emulator that transforms classic NES games into fully playable 3D voxel dioramas, reimagined for Virtual Reality. Whether you’re diving back into legendary titles or discovering hidden gems for the first time, 3dSenVR brings your favorite 8-bit adventures to life in a whole new dimension. Explore timeless platformers, deep RPGs, intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3dSen VR.

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  36. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Stardust Tycoon This project has been moved to Steam where current development is ongoing. Please visit the Steam page and wishlist the game. Steam link : Stardust Tycoon on Steam ***************** Old description below *********************** This game is a 2D sandbox space game, inspired by the original "Frontier Elite". I've taken some liberties regarding the gameplay, but overall, you're… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Tycoon.

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  38. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Build Pew!.

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  39. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 2,037 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Lost Planet 2, the sequel to Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that sold over 2.3 million units worldwide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Planet 2.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard 2.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    46% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    Protect the universe from the evil Alien robots terror-bent on eliminating the Earth and all of Humanity! Take control of the ship and blast the hell out of anything that moves and if it doesn’t move – blast it anyway to be sure.Collect coins to get points and use those points to get power-ups. Choose wisely, the wrong power-up at the wrong time is the difference between a high-score and having to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Em!.

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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Ascend the divisions of the mysterious Roadclub and race for a chance to one day challenge the reigning Roadclub Master for his title. Make your mark on the online leaderboards or challenge a friend in local splitscreen races. Whichever path you choose, Roadclub takes you for a ride. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadclub: League Racing.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 4,301 reviews

    Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course. The game will adapt in real-time to the intensity of your music and change the movement mode accordingly, from walking during very c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melody's Escape.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 1,404 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Take charge of the most feared special operations forces in the world: the elite British SAS or the US Delta Force squads. You're the best trained, best equipped and best organised. The area that has been assigned to you is yours for the taking. Seek, locate and destroy enemy targets and personnel. Create havoc and confusion throughout the enemy's lines of communication and supply. What li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conflict Desert Storm™.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    44% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    A group of friends is going to have a party in a space motel. If only they knew that they're characters of a story-driven game based on slasher and sci-fi movies... Their fate is in your hands - make decisions that alter the game, like totally! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlucky Seven.

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  47. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 281 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 6 reviews

    HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Jump.

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  48. 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 90%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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  49. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Adventures of Ten and Till is a bullet hell shoot-em-up developed by Japanese doujin designer Toro Nishino that features gorgeous lo-fi pixel art, challenging gameplay, on-the-fly character swapping, a unique shield mechanic, a risk-reward scoring system, and a moving soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Ten and Till.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,456 reviews

    Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire. During his escape from RuptureFarms, Abe received a v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®.

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