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Games like Curses and Knightmares

Games like Curses and Knightmares

Games like Curses and Knightmares

Looking for games like Curses and Knightmares? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dragon Marked For Death, Moto Knight or Manager can be Tough!: Case of the Kidnapped Waitress.

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  1. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 12 reviews

    Dragon Marked For Death is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG that can played solo or with up to four players in local or online multiplayer. Use your newly acquired powers to take on quests from villagers and raise your status in the kingdom. How you perform in these quests can have a direct effect on the game's final outcome. Choose from four playable characters (Empress, Warrior, Shinobi, or Witch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Marked For Death.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Moto Knight is the first ever Motocross Dungeon Crawler! Navigate your way through trap-filled dungeons while trying to keep your dirtbike upright. Features: • 22 fun stages and 2 bad ones (sorry) • Hand-drawn artwork • Heavy metal music that you can turn off if you want • Game timer that tracks your best level and game times If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moto Knight.

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  3. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    OVERVIEWHack and slash through hordes of beasts and powerful boss enemies as a sexy costume clad café manager on a mission to save her kidnapped employee! Use up to three weapons at once to attack, guard, and combo to wipe out large groups of enemies, or deal massive damage to bosses with this simple to pick up yet satisfying combat system. Collect new weapons, power ups, and costumes as you prog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manager can be Tough!: Case of the Kidnapped Waitress.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 3,614 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle. Zangetsu will meet fellow travelers along the way, who can join your journey as playable characters. Switching to these charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 652 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    The Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fictitious oriental world with the infestation of vicious demon monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience unforeseen entanglements of complex beings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastern Exorcist.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,378 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

    Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vagante.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 8,714 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil. The gameplay is based on fully interactive physics - each character's different abilities help the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine Enchanted Edition.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Pharaonic is an unforgiving sidescrolling Action-RPG set in Ancient Egypt. Explore a vast kingdom full of dangers and brutal enemies while you find the truth behind Ahmosis I, the Red Pharaoh. Polish your combat skills to the finest and loot the best gear possible to even have the slightest chance of overcoming this difficult endeavor. Will you opt for lightweight equipment, trusting on your agil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pharaonic.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 5,773 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Sanctuary.

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  10. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    -A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch.

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  11. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 16 reviews

    Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Sea Rats.

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  12. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Clarity is a casual platformer. It is not a Metroidvania or Souls like game. Clarity combines the players ability to select what order they fight bosses and the love of exploring expansive dungeons with the aid of a map. Clarity is a powerful magic that emanates from Demons and their spawn. Once a foe is defeated Clarity is collected to power magic spells. These spells will be needed as you ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia.

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  13. Fright Knight Legend is an action packed beat 'em up where you embark on a journey to save the cursed Kingdom of Brightmore. As you fight your way through the hordes of enemies & avoid traps along the way to find the gems scattered throughout the land, the Wizard narrates the legendary adventure.This is a tale told many times before in many different ways throughout history. It's a story with humb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fright Knight Legend.

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    A short and simple 2D side-scrolling adventure platformer featuring an unlikely pixel graphic style in different worlds. Challenge and test your abilities with the game's extreme difficulty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trance.

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

    VolticPistol is a 2D medieval-cyberpunk platformer where you shoot or slice your way through your enemies. Every time you face death, your clone will reappear with a different set of stats, along with a different set of enemies to face. Each level will never be played the same way twice! The player will need to adapt to different stats and enemies to emerge at the top of the castle for victory! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VolticPistol.

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  16. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,592 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 29 reviews

    Discover Absolum for PS4 and PS5 on the official PlayStation website. Download this original adventure from Guard Crush and Dotemu, which mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolum.

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  17. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Visuals Experience ancient China in a visually stunning, realistic side-scrolling 3D action-adventure. Play as a master swordswoman, a deadly assassin fighting for justice. Engaging Gameplay Engage in thrilling stealth and combat. Infiltrate heavily guarded palaces to eliminate key targets, using stealth or brute force to overcome obstacles. Engage in dynamic sword fights,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the Shadow of Swallow.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 173 reviews

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

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  19. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging 2D hand-drawn action platformer, a Metroidvania with thrilling combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat and heart-stopping platform sections that will put your skills to the test. Become the King of Darkness in an epic journey through 16 connected areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summum Aeterna.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Final Regent is a city management simulation game based on  KOEI's DOS-era Romance of the Three Kingdoms. As someone filled with a desire for revenge on this ancient kingdom, your task is to keep the city from falling apart while eliminating all of its internal administrators (targets). The player's only task is to eliminate one of the five presented targets each turn. Start by removing the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL REGENT.

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  21. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 5 reviews

    In this deck-building roguelike, you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails - full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tamarak Trail.

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  22. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    If the dream is real to you, it is worth fighting for! Accounting student Macy is down on her luck and out of her mind, but her life of hum-drum is abruptly interrupted by a visit from a mysterious firefly. After stumbling down a seemingly endless hole, she wakes up in a strange new world. With an explosive broom in tow, Macy sets out discover the mysteries of Esperanto and find her way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SomnaBuster.

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  23. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

    Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebenezer and the Invisible World.

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  24. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Hack and slash villains with your friends. An infinitely replayable series of quests - unlock new events, heroes, equipment and defeat bosses in the end of each unique run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Braveland.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darxanadon.

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  26. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    An exciting adventure awaits you in a world engulfed in chaos and war. GranAge, an Authentic Real Action RPG! The final version of the 2D side-scrolling action game, a real action! You can enjoy a unique action by combining Chain Arts in GranAge! ■ Exquisite Encounter of Action RPG + TCG Meet a new hybrid game that combines RPG where you can enjoy hot action through character devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GranAge.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Below are the controls for the full release version: Xbox Gamepad Controls: DPAD = move start = pause A = jump/make menu selections (also for the pause screen) X = attack (up on the DPAD plus attack is upwards attack) B = sub-attack (when present)PS4 Controller: DPAD = move Options = Pause Cross = jump/make menu selections (also for the pause screen) Square = attack (up on the DPAD plus attack i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tribulation Entanglement.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 472 reviews

    8Doors is Metroidvania style 2D action platformer game based on Korean afterlife world view. Explore 8 different area of purgatory by becoming the main character 'Arum'. Solve the mystery of happening on purgatory through fight against the specter and lead fugitive souls to the right path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience a Lovecraftian inspired story-driven action RPG game with skill-based combat. Explore and Fight in a dreadful world rich in treasures and deadly creatures. Elderand is a love letter to Castlevania with modern elements. Make your own path as you unveil the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elderand.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 838 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 14 reviews

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

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thy Sword.

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  34. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Deepening Fire is a soulslike horizontal scroll action single-player game. You'll take a solo adventure in the Rhost Kingdom to challenge the powerful enemies, choose a variety of weapons, put on strong armor, and defeat the most terrifying enemies with precise blocking. Explore hidden levels, collect story pieces, and reveal ancient secrets of the Rhost Kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepening Fire.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,821 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration which you can play alone or with a friend online. You play as a hero trapped by a spell in a magical forest. All paths lead you to a nearby ruined castle, infested with goblins, skeletons and other foul creatures. Gear up with awesome and ridiculous weapons and spells and descend into the d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rampage Knights.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

    Trine is a physics-based action game where three characters allow clever solutions to challenges created by hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. The gameplay is based on fully interactive physics – each character's different abilities and tactics can be used to invent new ways to overcome obstacles and save the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine.

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  37. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 586 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Greak: Memories of Azur is a beautiful single-player puzzle platformer adventure. You will take the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel to guide them through the lands of Azur. Alternate control between them and use their unique abilities to escape from the Urlag invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greak: Memories of Azur.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Lead your volunteers on an epic rogue-like adventure to restore the glory of their underground home. Loot and combine ancient artefacts to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Vesta Factory and -if you survive- make a better world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallback.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG inspired by legendary board game Hero Quest. The game features a party based system where you control a group of heroes, an isometric hand-drawn art style, dice based mechanics for all computations - (it rolls dice to determine an outcome) and much more. Each map is designed to take you through an adventure that will test your party's strength, courage and sanit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest 2.

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  40. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    82% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 7 reviews

    Saga of Sins is an unholy action-adventure where mystery meets rewarding arcade gameplay! Immerse into a world of stained glass that is stained by sin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saga of Sins.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    90% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    This is an all-new and original Metroidvania-style action. Make use of a wide variety of weapons while traversing vast, sprawling stages in this exploration-style 2D action-adventure title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,044 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Fury Unleashed is a combo-driven roguelite action platformer - each kill you score increases your combo. Hit certain thresholds and your resistance and healing powers will kick in! It's a game... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fury Unleashed.

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  43. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 360 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 12 reviews

    Tunche, a being of great power, has gone mad and now evil creatures are taking over the jungle. Help Rumi and her friends uncover the truth behind Tunche's actions and restore peace in the Amazon in this charming roguelike action game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunche.

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  44. NO LOVE! An RPG where you try to stop the being Darkness from destroying the world, in hopes of saving the innocent and the ones you love! A game about the human condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO LOVE.

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  45. Set in Bronze Age Ireland. Guide an enchanted slingshot ammo orb from the Druid Mug Ruith's caves to the battlefield of the great mythological showdown between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé Dannan in this side-scrolling runner. Leaderboard + Gamepad, Touch and Keyboard Controls added. 2D platformer Action Runner, Demo of Level 1. (5 levels across Ireland planned, see www.ogmagames.ie to find ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mug's Orb.

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  46. Super Polandball - Game Description Super Polandball is an action-packed 2D platformer where you take control of a brave Polandball (or other countryballs like France, Ukraine, or USA) to save the world from the clutches of evil! Embark on a thrilling adventure across 10 challenging levels filled with parkour platforms, coin collecting, epic battles, and unique bosses like Trilluminati, Omskbird,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Polandball Game.

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  47. The average Canadian logger Miles completed his day. On the way home, he is attacked by a bear and Miles loses consciousness. And Miles is trapped inside his own mind. If you want to wake up the same as before you must to restore your consciousness piece by piece. Gates of The Mind - is 2D Hardcore Platformer. Game should search you in reaction and ingenuity in boss fights and locations. Each B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gates Of The Mind.

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  48. Explore your own unique floating continent in a roguelike RPG adventure! Combine cards to discover new abilities!                                                                    There are 21 different elemental cards and 119 unique abilities currently. Fight monsters in tactical combat Find powerful relics! Use cards to explore and solve puzzles! ____ EARLY ACCES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuffled Sky.

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  49. Fighties 2 is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. It is the second Fighties game. Fighters have more moves. New game mechanics. New modes. New fighters. Hand drawn 2D animations. 3D environments. Choose from a selection of fighters each with their own unique play style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighties 2.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    D&D Style Beat'em Up ActionIt's an authentic fantasy action game based on retro beat'em up gameplay. Party BattlesFight with a party of four, creating synergy and battling in an auto-battler style. Part Destruction and MaterialsDestroy parts of pattern-based bosses and collect materials to craft equipment. Giant MonstersCapture monsters and summon them as allies in your next battle. Features:N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL KNIGHT.

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