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  1. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fight strange enemies using your gun or a sword and jump between platforms. -Old school run and gun snes-like game style -Win 100 points for complete every level collecting coins and killing enemies. You can't cheat on this game, sorry. -Horizontal and vertical moving platforms and falling platforms! -Take care with the evil spikes! -Day/night cycles. -2 difficulty modes: normal and hard. -Ammo an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Soldier.

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  2. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    The year is 20XX, the earth has been ravaged by nuclear wars and our only hope is the research shuttle Nostrami. Unfortunately the ship has been incommunicado for 48 hours now. That's were you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Scumbags.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 304 reviews

    Rot Gut is an action packed platformer set in America’s 1920’s Prohibition era. You take control of an agent who, to uncover their mysteries, goes on a mission to fight the city’s underground armed to the teeth organizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rot Gut.

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  4. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies StoryOur story begins when Monie gets her flying ability stolen by her arch nemesis, the minigun-wielding Princess ''Badassia'' Spalanie.Fortunately for our little fairy, she discovers a shrine that grants her a new magical power; The Glitch Beam, a powerful reality-bending … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Glitch Fairy.

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  5. Welcome! You are Ballooni, a charming little character in a fabulous computer game. Jump into the colorful adventure with the brave Balloon Man! Explore a vibrant jump-and-run universe full of fast-paced arcade action, where each chamber presents a new challenge. With simple controls, you can make your balloon hero run, jump, and float – perfect for quick, casual sessions. Fast, fun, retro-in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballooni - balloon homunculus.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 1,344 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    A classically-styled 2D side scrolling action game packed with adventure. You are a bipedal frog and a master of the Custodial Sciences, charged with the unenviable task of ridding your company's teleporters of strange black creatures. Fight for your life through a menagerie of unique monsters while getting your hands on exciting new tools of the trade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kero Blaster.

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  7. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer in a high-bit pixel art style which combines the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s - enhanced with new ideas! But most importantly: cat content! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Catboy.

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  8. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    67% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultionus: A Tale of Petty Revenge.

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  9. 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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  10. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 380 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 2 reviews

    One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Gun Guy.

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  11. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,768 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 9 reviews

    Welcome to Thugtown circa 1920, the height of Prohibition.Prepare yourself for a non-stop, action-packed, completely over-the-top, fast-paced, platform game. Set against the gangster heyday of the roaring twenties. Lose yourself in an exciting, elaborate tale of the underground and underworld. Experience friendship, betrayal, vengeance, and witness first hand the rise and fall of a criminal master… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns, Gore & Cannoli.

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  12. Step into the arcade-era thrill of Halloween 1985! When monsters steal Pumpkman’s pumpkins on Halloween night, it’s up to you to get them back! Dash through 5 vibrant, quirky levels, outsmarting classic foes like Dracula, The Mummy, and The Witch. Jump, dodge, and battle your way to their lairs, then take on the big boss in a final showdown! With 3 game modes, a retro chiptune soundtrack, and hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween 1985.

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  13. The residents of the Solar System have been frozen in Staseo Magnesius and it's up to you to rescue them! Play as the Bear & the Admiral (in single player or local co-op) as you journey through weird worlds and ludicrous levels, battling bizarre enemies with an array of weapons and pickups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear and The Admiral.

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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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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    It's the year 2049. Slaughterhouse A.I. controls the surface of the Earth, turning all life into sausage. Only the pigs remain to fight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ammo Pigs: Armed and Delicious.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slavania.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams and she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like! Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler, just you and your skills ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleed.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews

    On a distant edge of an unknown planet, an abandoned structure sits in silence. Constructed by an unmanned research vessel sent from Earth, the Lun Infinus station was designed to run simulations for a five year period, exploring possibilities of human colonization in the case that Earth became uninhabitable. Developed during an age of ambition and wealth, the project was quickly abandoned when in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Desolate Hope.

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  19. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platform/shooter with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure. Sparky is an adorably insane intergalactic bounty hunter who can dash through obstacles, fire his weapons in any direction and even extend his jumps by flapping his long bunny-like ears. Each time he brings down a boss, his connected confidante Shig (half shark, half pig) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectacular Sparky.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 34 reviews

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Speed Limit is a non-stop genre-warping arcade experience that never slows down. No cuts, no lapses in the chaos, Speed Limit is an old-school action extravaganza boiled down to its core elements: Hard. Fast. Addictive. As soon as you think you've learned how the game works, it changes to a completely different genre, taking you through the history of the golden arcade era. Fight through a nail-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speed Limit.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,854 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

    Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre but this time with a bunch of humor and a bucket of blown of body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal. It’s 1944 and 15 years have passed since Vinnie survived the Thugtown Massacre. But now, some loose ends start crawling out of the past, dragging V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! Seep Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEEP Universe.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Go on a long adventure with gay monkeys. Tropical islands, hot deserts, frozen plains. Fight with evil primates. Collect coins and equip your character with different weapons, clothes, skill enhancements. Each new level is more complicated than the previous one. Funny game for brave boys and girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monkey Slap.

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  25. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews

    After losing its home, one lonely Wum must travel the length and width of the world to find a new place to live. From the metropolitan haven Popocity to the cavernous Bliekopolis, our Wum will discover magical places and encounter strange creatures. But this Wum is no traditional hero and only by using wit and charm can it succeed in this massive journey. Wuppo is a two man passion project, with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wuppo: Definitive Edition.

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  26. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 6,278 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Neon Abyss is a frantic roguelike action platformer features unlimited item synergies and unique dungeon evolving system. Each of your raids diversifies the dungeon experience and every choice you make alters the ruleset of the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Abyss.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 701 reviews

    Follow Carol in her wanderings across dream worlds and rescue her plushie kidnapped by a mysterious thief . To succeed, you will undertake the most dangerous and amazing journey and you will... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onirism.

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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 806 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 35 reviews

    Gunbrella is a noir-punk action-adventure set in a world dependent on a rapidly diminishing natural resource. Players take the role of a gruff woodsman on a quest for revenge, armed with the mysterious Gunbrella: a firearm that doubles as an umbrella. His investigation becomes entangled with the inner workings of ghouls and gangsters, cops and cultists, and the fallout of corporate exploitation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunbrella.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Steel Strider is the follow up to the acclaimed gigantic army and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL STRIDER.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 1,169 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to protect those close to him. The original game set a new standard f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shank 2.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    “METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG 2.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A lighthearted hybrid of a point-and-click adventure and a metroidvania platformer, the game takes place in a spooky, ancient Hagmore School of Magic on the night of an important ritual. The preparations are sabotaged, and you, Belle Macfae have been scapegoated into fixing it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystik Belle.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,490 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Pinstripe is an emotionally charged adventure about Hell created entirely by a one-man team over the course of five years. Play as Teddy, an estranged ex-minister forced to venture through the frozen afterlife in search of Bo, his three year old daughter, and her perverse kidnapper. Discover the dark secrets of Teddy's past, and confront his sleazy, demonic nemesis, Mr. Pinstripe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinstripe.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 926 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Pid was developed by Might and Delight for PC, Mac, X-Box, and PlayStation and released in 2012. It is a story-driven platformer that includes a variety of puzzles. It was praised for the artwork, presentation, and soundtrack; and received the 2012 European Games Award in the Innovate Newcomer category. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pid.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Alpacapaca Dash is an endless runner with lasers and alpacas, a fun, cute and addictive game. Try to get the highest score, the highest amount of coins, unlock all alpacas and play until you can fully restore the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpacapaca Dash.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 885 reviews

    Blast the Pimp Legion with your loyal hell gun as you conquer various stages and its riches while searching for your wife. On your journey, acquire new powerful skills and weapons while performing badass moves across this comedic hell world. Face challenging foes, crush them and rescue other abducted demon babes with immense hell power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Devil.

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  38. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Equipped with nothing but water balloons, you must help a young child named Leek on an uber-challenging journey home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Leek.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    "The Superfluous" A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Superfluous.

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  40. This is a Gold Leaf Interactive exclusive (solo developer).A brief, yet satisfying 2D adventure. Note: UI and Texts on the screen in-game are tailored for 16:9 aspect ratio, or 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions. Description:  Collect the coins! Because it's fun! Harness the power of the mushrooms and find the escape. Keep an eye out for traps and and monsters, as some may surprise you...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ginger Shroom Journey.

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  41. Escape From Spikes is a platformer that will test your patience from time to time. It looks easy to play but you will see that it is not. Good Luck. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Spikes.

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  42. Game Description Key Features Destructible World Break and reshape terrain with charge-up projectiles Physics: blocks fall when unsupported Multiple materials: stone, dirt, grass, sand, wood, ores (iron, coal, gold), bedrock, and more Bedrock is destructible but takes two hits to break Combat System Three weapon modes: press 1, 2, or 3 to switch (bottom-left UI shows … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to bitstar sandbox.

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  43. THE CONCEPT..?  In "Pengski," you control a playful penguin on an endless snowy adventure! Automatically sliding and jumping between icy platforms, your mission is to dodge enemies, collect coins, and harness the power of wind blades to stay in motion. Timing and precision are key as you balance speed boosts from enemy hits with the need to avoid going too fast. Can you master the slide and achie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pengski.

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  44. 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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  45. 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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  46. Realm runners is a Collaborative project made within Unity. For more details about the persons involved and their contributions, check out the team section below! Realm Runners was created as a school project within 13 weeks. It is no longer in development, however we may one day return to it if the starts align. If you have any feedback please fill out the following form,  https://forms.gle/N34Rc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm Runner.

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    Other shmup games About the GameFlesh : Dive into a surreal journey as you devour a ship and battle peculiar creatures in this 2D side-scrolling bullet hell shmup. Unleash your skills, dodge relentless barrages, and uncover hidden mysteries in a hand-drawn world of flesh and gore. Story: In a quiet room, a man's eyes fall upon an intriguing weight loss program advertisement. Promising s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh.

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  48. In Jaxon: Reloaded, you play AS Jaxon. If it wasn't obvious enough. (Jaxon is pronounced as "Jackson") Jaxon: Reloaded is a slight reboot of its predecessor, Jaxon (https://dunster.itch.io/jaxon), which was made for a previous game jam. A short fun experience that is still filled to the brim with content and offers much replay value.  Controls: A & D = move Spacebar = Jump (You can double jump) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaxon: Reloaded.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Venture into the untamed Wild West in the name of justice and revenge! Enjoy this 2D platform shooter experience! Key Features Challenging platforming! Story-driven adventure Multiple Levels! Boss Fight! Collect coins for upgrades! Power UPs Different enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf West.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    This is a leisure time game but have a little strategy If you like cute animals, simple control, difficulty challenge, you can choose Jet Hero! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JET HERO.

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