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Games like Crank & Watch: Ball (Playdate)

Games like Crank & Watch: Ball (Playdate)

Games like Crank & Watch: Ball (Playdate)

Looking for games like Crank & Watch: Ball (Playdate)? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crank & Watch: Octopus (Playdate), Catch a Falling Star or Diamo XL.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    GEAR UP AND DIVE! Guide divers through deep waters and bring home the booty, in this Playdate remake of the 1981 classic Game & Watch: Octopus. But careful! A giant octopus lurks by the shipwreck and guards the treasure chest. How much treasures can you get back to the boat before getting caught in its tentacles? TREASURES AWAIT! Reach for the high score by collecting as much treasure as you can. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crank & Watch: Octopus (Playdate).

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  2. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    66% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Catch a Falling Star is a casual and relaxing game where the aim is to catch falling stars and score points. A fun and relaxing game with beautiful graphics and soothing music - perfect for when you want to play something, but don't want to think too much. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catch a Falling Star.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Diamo XL is an intense, addictive and difficult 'just-one-more-round' score chaser. Perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diamo XL.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 1,282 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Waves is a twin stick shooter that can be played by anyone, but with a high enough skill threshold to keep even the most hardened shooter fan entertained. Clear the arena of enemies while racking up a big fat Combo with swift kills and well timed Bombs. If it all gets a bit too much you can use your Time Buffer to slow down the action and turn defeat into victory. Players can compete across seven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves.

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  6. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 397 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    Our submission to #gbjam3 Story: You're a T-rex with rocket boots. Gameplay: While avoiding obstacles, navigate jumpjet rex through the various rings throughout the level, fly through them all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JumpJet Rex.

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  7. Destroy the waves of aliens before they descend to the surface and wipe out your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Invasion.

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  8. Retro Wing Prime is a minimal, polished, retro-inspired, one button arcade game. Easy to learn and hard to master, it's a classic concept with modern gameplay elements and a unique control scheme. Unlock 5 unique ships and many helpful power-ups as you try for a high score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Wing Prime.

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  9. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Greed for Playdate Greed is a dice game for one to four players using six six-sided die. The goal of the game is to reach 10,000 Points before anyone else, and maintain that lead during the Final Round to achieve Victory. Strategy, fate, luck, and a willingness to take risks are all at play. The Greedier you are, the better you may do. Or it could all come cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed for Playdate.

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  10. MONKEY TAG! (1 or 2 players) Press 0 on the numeric section of the Odyssey2 keyboard. The screen will display four computer-controlled monkeys in a matrix of monkey bars. Two men appear at the lower right and left of the screen. They are activated by the hand controls. The object of the game is to tag as many monkeys as you can with your man - without getting tagged back. The left … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monkeyshines.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    JezzBall Atomic is a remake of the classic Windows game JezzBall. You’re tasked with capturing the Jezz atoms that are bouncing around inside each chamber by building new walls and trapping them in a smaller space. But be careful, incomplete walls can’t withstand the impact of a Jezz atom! 3 game play modes are included: Classic, Arcade and Survival. Classic is a homage to the original JezzBall … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JezzBall Atomic.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 1,041 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 13 reviews

    Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Guns.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Grey Cubes is a modern variation on the brick-breaker-type game, based on real-time physics and three-dimensional gameplay (not just 3d look). Minimalist in style, with clean graphics and deep, original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Cubes.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Tilt the stage, turn the camera, and roll your way to the goal in Ballygon, a new labyrinth marble-rolling game! Challenge over 150 stages with unique mechanics in polygonal worlds. Go ball in with Ballygon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BALLYGON.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Bing Bong XL is the first of three games in my minimalist arcade series that share aesthetics while having different control and game play. It is an addictive 'just-one-more-round' score chaser, perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bing Bong XL.

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    42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    42% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Pressured is a unique and intense number puzzler. Hit your targets to unlock pieces of the dark story, all told via the poetry of Nicholas Gordon. Created by Paul Marrable With music from Matt Mcfarland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pressured.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,298 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    Find us: Steam | Twitter | Newsletter | Facebook [Media 4045470] Hardcore Parkour! Cyber Hook is a fast-paced, 3D platformer that has you using parkour skills and a grappling hook to... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Hook.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    iO is a physics platformer in which you control a ball. By growing or shrinking the ball you can influence its speed and weight. Use these mechanics to gain momentum and make your way through the levels. Toy with the laws of physics, solve the puzzles and reach the exit as quickly as possible. Can you win the gold medal in all levels? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iO.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack. Battle through 60 formidable levels and 3 boss levels with a multitude of enemies; each with their own unique abilities. Up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ionball 2: Ionstorm.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews

    Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding on a wave of light in this innovative action-puzzle game. On your journey to restore light to a dying galaxy being consumed by a Singularity, you'll travel from Pluto to the Sun and interact with a wide variety of strange objects, and mind-bending situations that will affect the path of your wave, and the world around you, in interes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveform.

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

    You rejected the ordinary life of a racehorse and decide to become a legendary art museum thief. You will control the horse’s four legs and head using Q E O P W A S D ↑ ↓. With your trained hacking and painting skills, start by raiding small museums one by one. The day you steal the Mona Lisa at the very end without going bankrupt, you will achieve your dream. This is the only space where y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HorSteal.

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  26. In short, this is my Pong clone so far. AI needs tweaking, I will get to that soon.  (AI updated and is better balanced) https://medium.com/@tmaurodot/building-a-single-player-pong-clone-in-unity-step-... How to Play Single-Player Pong Start: Click “Play” on the menu screen (scores 0, timer “Time: 60”). Round Begins: Gameplay music starts, ball resets with a 2-second countdown (“2” to “1”), t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Pong.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Shift for Playdate Also available on Catalog if you prefer! Are you looking for the sequel, Shift II? That's over here! Best Puzzle Game Nominee for the 2022 Playdate Community Awards Shift is a deceptively simple match-four game for Playdate that requires a little strategy, a small amount of luck and occasionally a deep breath and a fingers-crossed gamble. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shift.

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

    Lillybug for Playdate While browsing the list of achievements in the backyard of the Generations house, have you ever thought to yourself "I wonder what it would be like to play a game as one of those fireflies ..."? Well, wonder no more! Lillybug is exactly that. In Lillybug, you play as a little firefly who is the only thing standing in the way of an army of termites that want nothing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lillybug.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    This game runs perfectly on both PAL and NTSC models of the Commodore 64. Background A few days before Christmas, the toys to be distributed to all the children of the world have now been packaged in Santa's workshop. Unfortunately, a gang of criminals decided to steal part of the gift packages to resell them on the black market. The criminals then went to the North Pole and entered the worksh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Troubles (C64).

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  30. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 459 reviews

    SNØ is a simple game about downhill skiing. Carve your way down procedurally generated mountainscapes and try to score as many points as possible by pulling off high-risk proximity maneuvers and tricks. Mastering the controls and terrain is key to achieving high scores, making every run a test of skill and flow. SNØ offers endless procedural mountains to explore. Choose whether you want to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding.

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  34. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    87% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    Breakout is back! In this neon-drenched take on the classic, you’ll need to literally break through each puzzle by clearing bricks to breach the final goal. Rack up a combo and create spectacular light shows alone or with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakout Beyond.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    KARATE MASTER Knock Down Blow, is an explosive fighting game of full contact karate (kakuto Karate), which will involve you not only in fierce fights, but also in the preparation and training needed for a Karateka to strengthen body and spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karate Master - Knock Down Blow.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 691 reviews

    Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of Barrier X! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARRIER X.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    It's time to get rolling! Navigate tricky passages, pull off crazy stunts and get ready to fall off a lot! Play carefully or risk it all for the fastest time - play any way you want in over 150 all unique stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperball.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Relax, don't panic, be brave. Reach as many cities as you can by piloting a ship on a perpetually assembling road suspended over a stylized and surreal landscape, while taking sharp corners, evading hazards and rushing through speedfreak modes. A hard electro-beat game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goscurry.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almost There: The Platformer.

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  43. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 305 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Battle Group 2 puts you in command of advanced naval fleets to conquer a deadly global foe. Use your ships’ powerful weaponry combined with supporting satellite strikes to defeat your enemies. Set in the near future, a force that calls itself ‘The Talon’ seeks revenge for an unknown crime, stealing the latest military equipment and spreading destruction throughout the world. You are the last Batt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Group 2.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slash It.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Color Chaos is a twin stick shooter that delivers fun and chaotic color swapping arcade action that will keep you coming back time and time again to beat the highscores on the leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Chaos.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

    Addictive one-touch arcade game! Stay in orbit, avoid obstacles & chase scores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbt XL.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    77% User Score Based on 83 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Never Standby in this fast-paced, precise platformer and get out of the glitched world! Can you do it faster than anyone? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STANDBY.

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