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Games like Donkey Kong

Looking for games like Donkey Kong? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Tembo The Badass Elephant or Horace.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    # KEY FEATURES - An unmatched hero: Wielding powers of mythic proportions, the Prince returns to action-adventure gaming with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting skills, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his destiny. - The Sands of Time: Ubisoft's Montreal Studio presents the Sands of Time - a technological breakthrough that will change the face of action-adventure gaming foreve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 518 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Horace is a story-driven, pixel-platform adventure peppered with nostalgic, popular culture references which will bring a smile to any gamer who enjoys the 8 and 16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horace.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 562 reviews

    Bubsy 2 is a platform video game, the sequel to Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, and the second game in the Bubsy series. It was originally released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis, Super NES, and Game Boy, and re-released for Microsoft Windows through Steam on December 17, 2015.On November 16, 2015, a Bubsy re-release was posted on Steam Greenlight, titled Bubsy Two-Fur, by a game compa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubsy Two-Fur.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 220 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Grab your axe and save the environment by chopping and recycling every man-made thing in your path and solving puzzles with your charming animal friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumbearJack.

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  6. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    The Clean Up Clyde Collection is a compilation of three short but challenging classic arcade style games. Each one varying from what you might find at an arcade to what you might bring home to your early 8-bit consoles. You'll be avoiding hazards, and cleaning up the town to earn the highest score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Clean Up Clyde Collection.

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  7. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A world devastated by past wars is threatened once again. When a former comrade asks for help, Happy the Robot reluctantly agrees to face Layla — once a friend, now a dangerous enemy they thought they had destroyed. The mission: ascend Layla’s tower and destroy the last copy of her consciousness before she can be downloaded into a new body and enact her devious plan. Monochrome Heights is a tough-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monochrome Heights.

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  8. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Mighty Chameleon Brothers will remind you of old-school arcade classics, with bright and colorful visuals and fun cartoon characters! You'll love the simple yet addictive game play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Chameleon Brothers.

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  9. FOREMAN FRENZY! is a fast-paced frantic arcade platformer inspired by the wildest hits of the '80s and '90s! RUN, CLIMB, DODGE, and BOUNCE your way through 9 challenging and tense rounds,  fetch your crew's 5 fallen lunches before time runs out, and whatever you do, STEER CLEAR of the mutant food dudes lurking around every corner! Use spring pads, ladders, and very tight platforming to your ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOREMAN FRENZY!.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 7,235 reviews

    Sega's collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics.

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  11. ABOUT THE GAMEAn invasion of androids from outer space has reached Earth. Zion and Eerie find themselves surrounded by these strange androids who relentlessly capture humans. Faced with this situation, Zion is forced to use his martial arts skills to fight the enemies. With the help of cosmic armor obtained from one of the invading androids, he will embark on a crusade to save Eerie and the other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Knight Zion.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Freddy Farmer is a retro arcade style game with 16-bit pixel art graphics in the style of the 80s/90s where you can test your skills as a player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy Farmer.

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  15. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 259 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 23 reviews

    Deliver At All Costs is a thrilling action game where destruction, absurdity and intrigue collide! The year is 1959. A time of rock 'n' roll, polka dot dresses and the ever-looming dread of nuclear annihilation. Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chao… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deliver At All Costs.

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  16. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    75% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Sheba: A New Dawn is an action adventure metroidvania game that takes you through a compelling story of revenge and despair. Fight your way through the next decisive battle, A New Dawn. Explore the world of Sheba and the corruption of Jinn possessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheba: A New Dawn.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive... The only human city located on the space ark is subjected to an organized mutant invasion. For the sake of surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anima Flux.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Zack Zero takes you on an action-packed platform adventure with incredible 3D graphics and the playability and entertainment of classic 2D games. Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene, kidnapped by the evil Zulrog in an effort to obtain the powerful substance that will allow him to travel back in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zack Zero.

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  19. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 138 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    FIVE: Guardians of David is an expansive action-RPG set in the ancient lands of Canaan. Lead and play the five heroes, battling across exotic locations filled with archaic cultures, rich characters, and powerful artifacts. Experience one of the greatest stories ever told in this 11-Act epic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIVE: Guardians of David.

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  20. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 346 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 9 reviews

    After the unexpected death of a close friend, Kristina returns to her hometown looking for answers, only to unearth a string of dark secrets. I Saw Black Clouds is an interactive psychological thriller with supernatural elements and branching storylines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Saw Black Clouds.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 35 reviews

    To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Rare brings together the adventures of its iconic characters in a collection that spans the decades. From its earliest 2D classics to Xbox 360 triumphs, Rare Replay delivers a gaming treasure trove for veteran players and newcomers alike. As you brawl with the Battletoads, grab Jiggies in Banjo-Kazooie and fight the future in Perfect Dark, you’ll uncover bonus c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rare Replay.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 4,487 reviews

    Sega's collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 263 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 9 reviews

    Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MonoChroma.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 24,940 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    The ultimate celebration of past and future. An all-new adventure full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay. Sonic Mania brings retro fast-paced platforming into the future through pixel perfect 2D graphics running at 60FPS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Mania.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    "On Rusty Trails is a modern illustrative platformer which puts you into a world constantly reacting to your change in appearance. Recently, the rain has been going haywire. You are guy Elvis. Your house just dissolved into a pile of rust, and soon you will too! This is not how you planned to enjoy your future as a rate payer. Good thing, you suddenly get your hands on a Shifty Suit! Now it‘s supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Rusty Trails.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Even the Ocean.

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  28. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Brought to you by the teams behind the award-winning Doctor Who: Legacy game. This is an innovative new platform for telling original Doctor Who stories. Written, drawn, and narrated by incredible talent mixed with a unique take on tile puzzle gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctor Who Infinity.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 327 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Marsupilami: Hoobadventure - Tropical Edition includes: - Base Game - 2 Sticker Sheets - 1 Double-sided Door Hanger If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marsupilami: Hoobadventure.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Crackdown 2 is a sandbox-style third-person shooter video game developed by Ruffian Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was released on Xbox 360 in July 2010 and is a direct sequel to the 2007 video game Crackdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crackdown 2.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 849 reviews

    Devolver Bootleg contains eight original rip-offs of Devolver Digital games including: Enter The Gun DungeonImagine a dungeon crawler but instead of swords it’s guns. But also everything is made out of guns and bullets and stuff. Like, everything. Hotline MilwaukeeBrutal, fast-paced, stealth action and a whole lot of blood. From your garbage person apartment in historically interesting and relevan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devolver Bootleg.

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  32. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 2,670 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) The sequel you've waited 16 years to see, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG™ 4 Episode I. Get ready for an all new 2D adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4 Episode I.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Kaboom.

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  34. Draw The Way is a skill-based hardcore platforming game. You can draw whatever you want to overcome the difficulties. So let's jump, draw, and beat all the seemingly impossible levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw the Way.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 575 reviews

    Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperTux.

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  36. Comit returns in Comit the Astrodian 3. This game features new stages, new allies and a new villain, Cosmo Knight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comit the Astrodian 3.

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  37. You play as Secret Agent Mike Rogers, assigned to track down and capture the fugitive terrorists known only as the Velvet Twins. Set across stylish, danger-filled locations, you’ll fight through unforgettable 1960s stages — from neon-lit Las Vegas, gritty Chinatown, and abandoned factories, all the way to a shootout in a Wild West village! Originally appearing as a boss in Dragon Climax, Mike now… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1964 Operation Velvet Twins.

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  38. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    65% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 47%Based on 1 reviews

    Sol Divide delivers players with the action they are looking for and a story that places them right in the heat of the battle in this fantasy-based shooter. With 3 characters to choose from, players will battle their way through various levels in order to beat the evil Iftar who holds the magical sword Sol Divide. With a combination of magic and hand to hand combat, you will be able to defeat Ifta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sol Divide.

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  39. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Is a sidescroller game in which you need to fly a helicopter piloted by a cute panda, and save falling unicorns from evil opponents If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVE THE UNICORN.

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  40. This is a game I wanted to create when I was eight. This is a game many of you wanted to create when you was eight. No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no depression metaphors, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Explaining every string.

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  41. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    In Between Games is a platform adventure game where you get trapped into your TV and you have to take the role of old classic platformer heroes in order to get out! This game is composed of three well known universes which come with an unique gameplay each! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Between Games.

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  42. Run fast, take risky shortcuts, and deliver food across Waspington or choose to rebel against your Hive; after all, nothing says job security like a perfectly timed landing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Beehind.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Adventure calls in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, our love letter to platformers! Run, jump, and ride with Niko and Luna through colorful levels full of danger, treasures, and super-sized bosses. Play on your own or together with a friend in couch co-op—also, play anywhere with your Steam Deck! Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut features all-new levels, more treasures,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut.

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  44. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Play over 300 interstellar levels across 10 planets! Whether it’s the icy orbs of Cold Cuts, the volcanic explosiveness of Red Planet, Utopia – a planet made entirely of junk food, or the new Brass Hogs episode ruled by evil Hektor Porko, each episode offers intergalactic fun at every turn! And the low-gravity environment of space results in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Birds Space.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 599 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 23 reviews

    The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubsy 4D.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Meet Buddy and Bag Boy - two tiny robots with big hearts and an even bigger mission: spreading joy wherever they go! After a mysterious explosion rains golden cogs and trash from the sky, the duo must work together to restore each village and uncover the secret behind the blast. Scrub messes, collect trash, and lend a helping hand by cleaning up. Every difference you make earns you points. Got tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misc. A Tiny Tale.

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