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  1. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    # Galaga (68K) This is a transcode from the original arcade game Z80 to 68K assembly. ### PROGRESS: #### TRANSCODE #### AMIGA - fully playable with sound - all game bugs fixed (now a few graphical minor bugs remaining) - this is still slow at 25FPS on a plain A500 or even A1200. Speed is good on a fastmem-equipped amiga, it will run at 50FPS. ### FEATURES: #### CREDITS: - Jean-Francois F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaga500.

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  2. THIS IS BETA - very small bugs/missing features (trainer) - no music # Super Bagman (68K) Super Bagman remake by JOTD in 2023 Original game by Valadon Automation (c) 1984 ROM strings show that it has been coded by Jacques Brisse (still head of Valadon in 2015 at least) Game uses 99% of the transcoded original code for better accuracy. Some memory read bugs & text typos have been fixed, some not. M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperBagman500.

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  3. # digdug2 Amiga port of Dig Dug 2 arcade Requires a 2-button joystick, or the keyboard Features: - arcade perfect gameplay - 50 fps vanilla A1200 - 25 fps on A500 - whdload mode available for AGA/ECS - floppy mode available for ECS/OCS (AGA+ECS+OCS versions don't fit on a 880kb disk) Note: AGA version runs on vanilla A1200: arcade exact colors ECS version runs on any ECS amiga: slightly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dig Dug 2.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    # Pengo (68K) This is a transcode from the original arcade game Z80 to 68K assembly. ### PROGRESS: #### TRANSCODE #### AMIGA - fully playable with sound - selectable music & difficulty levels & more #### NEO GEO - tested & playable w/sound on MVS,NGCDZ (MAME only) - TBD: display masking top/bottom - WIP: sound (partial, glitches) - TBD: non-tate mode? ### FEATURES: #### CREDITS: - Jean-Francois Fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pengo500.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Xevious (68K) This is a transcode from the original arcade game (multiple Z80s) to 68K assembly. The original GAME and SUB CPU ROMs were disassembled and reverse-engineered. Then the code was transcoded line-by-line to 68K assembly. The 'core' code is platform-agnostic and calls out to an operating system dependent (OSD) layer written for each target platform. The original target is the Neo Geo (A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xevious1200.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    # Gyruss port of Gyruss for Amiga Credits: - jotd: game reverse engineering, M6809/Z80 to 68000 conversion,          amiga graphics conversion, amiga sound effects- no9: music - roondar: audio mixing code (amiga version) Requirements:  - OCS amiga with 1MB of memory- fastram (recommended, but the game runs without, with degraded display) If you have 2MB more sfx are available, in better qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gyruss.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Xevious / Super Xevious (68K) This is a transcode from the original arcade game (multiple Z80s) to 68K assembly. The original GAME and SUB CPU ROMs were disassembled and reverse-engineered. Then the code was transcoded line-by-line to 68K assembly. The 'core' code is platform-agnostic and calls out to an operating system dependent (OSD) layer written for each target platform. The original t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xevious.

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  8. ThrustLander is an action cave-flyer with modern graphics, classic gameplay, challenging levels and modern visuals. Battle through over 250 levels and 3 game modes including a retro mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ThrustLander.

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  9. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    ** SUB-AQUATIC SHOOTING ACTION FOR THE COMMODORE 64 ** A scientific experiment to increase the size and number of fish in the sea has gone terribly wrong and now the oceans have been taken over by mutant fish. You must destroy the fish and save the swimmers who have become stranded in their midst. Watch out for agent subs that will do anything to keep this a secret ... You are the SUB HUNTER! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sub Hunter (C64) [FREE].

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  10. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Forge a single starcraft into a fleet-leveling warship through the combination of salvaged weaponry and strategy-defining augmentations in this sci-fi survivors game! Weave through asteroid fields, aid galactic denizens, and use collected resources from each failed expedition to become permanently stronger! Your goal is survival; your legacy is inevitable. Features Intense Bullet-Heaven Combat - O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starforged Legacy.

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    95% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Now UPDATED to an enhanced version — 'RELOADED' — with a brand-new Rogue-lite Career mode! StoryThirty years have passed since the first battle against the alien menace in Project X. Now, the threat has returned—stronger, smarter, and more relentless than ever. Project X: Light Years brings back high-octane, side-scrolling shoot’em-up action as the official successor to the beloved Amiga cla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project X: Light Years.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    Multiplayer Mode Ride solo or with friends. The faster you ride, the higher your score multiplier, with the biggest rewards coming from high speeds and close, skillful lane splitting. Crashes or driving too slowly will reset your current points to zero with your highest points being saved to the global leaderboards. Multiple Weather and Traffic Settings Conquer dry roads with ease by selecting bik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LANESPLIT.

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  13. # Lock'n'Chase transcode of Lock'n'Chase arcade version for 68000/020 amiga machines Credits: - jotd: game reverse engineering, 6502 to 68000 conversion,          amiga graphics conversion, amiga sound effects- PascalDe73: amiga icon Features: - 100% original game code, sound & graphics - hardware sprites used for better refresh rate - 50fps on A500 with great speed - PAL or NTSC supporte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lock'n'Chase.

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  14. Just load the game from the ADF for now.  Maybe it works if you drag everything to a HDD? Background This was a side project I started for a mini-game idea for King Arthur's Campaign. The project started off as ASCII Invaders, but I added a Bill skin. Sadly, I had to break off the development because my mum passed away, and I made my Death and Funeral tool instead. In May, it was announced th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASCII Bill Invaders (Amiga).

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Phantom Leap – The Great Forest Adventure! (AMIGA - WIP)     A winding path cuts through the deep forest, hidden among moss-covered ruins and ancient trees. Legends speak of untold secrets, hidden treasures—and countless dangers. Only the bravest adventurers dare to enter, seeking to uncover the mysteries that lie within. As a fearless explorer, you leap into this adventure, jumping over dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Leap ( AMIGA - WIP Version 1.4 DEMO).

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    # phoenix500 remake of Phoenix for ECS/AGA Amiga jotd: reverse-engineering, transcode, graphics conversion no9: music Toni Galvez: AGA recolored graphics Christopher from http://www.computerarcheology.com/Arcade/Phoenix/: Z80 disassembly and small RE PascalDe73: amiga icons mrv2k: flyer Features: - 99% same gameplay (see below for the 1% difference) - enhanced colors for AGA version - u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix500.

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  17. Game overviewYour bullet is my bullet! It's up to you to avoid it, such as being hit. A unique rule-reversing Shmup "Return Ace" that hits the enemy's army and boss with a barrage from the front. By the time he woke up, the situation had already been decided. He was given neither more power nor a sturdy body. It is the "power to return" everything. The battle began, guided … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return Ace.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Face an alien onslaught in Zaxoid, an adrenaline inducing, twin-stick mayhem shooter! Defend the galaxy from relentless invaders by upgrading your ship or fortifying your city with strategic choices that make every run unique. Wield dual joysticks for precision chaos, transform into tank mode to repel surface invasions, and protect your population. Intense gameplay that takes you back to the golde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zaxoid.

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  20. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Sky Shapers in an engaging and challenging 50 FPS vertical scrolling SHMUP for AGA Amiga computers from the new Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles, with lots of charm due to its distinctive hand crafted graphics. Featuring 3 unique levels and 37 enemy types, compelling boss fights, weapon upgrades and special weapons, high quality sound and two layers of parallax scrolling. The game include… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Shapers.

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  21. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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

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  22. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Antigraviator Demo Version Now Available on Gamejolt Full version will release on Steam on 06/06/2018 In the year 2210, racing has evolved far beyond its expected limits. New terraforming... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antigraviator.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Maneuver your space ship trough lunar caves. Each level is set on a different planet. Try to reach the ending landing platform. Thrust your ship wisely to avoid turrets shooting laser beams and moving space debris. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Lander.

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  24. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    55% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Giana Sisters 2D is a HD remake of the beloved Nintendo DS game from 2009. It features full controller support, precise, intuitive controls and a smooth learning curve. All balanced for hours of fun and challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Giana Sisters 2D.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 1,117 reviews

    Hashiriya Drifter ( Street Racing) - from 80-90' Japan car culture. Hashiriya Drifter is the ultimate drift racing game that you always wanted to play! This immersive, epic car game also offers an update with the Nascar experience. There are dozens of cars you can choose from in this online racing game, and you need to burn rubber on the asphalt if you really want to win. You will be playing a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hashiriya Drifter-Online Drift Racing Multiplayer (DRIFT/DRAG/RACING).

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  26. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    A retro mix of a shoot 'em up gameplay with RPG elements, DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge is inspired by the likes of Tyrian, Raiden and Donpachi. Fast-paced with a primary focus on gunplay rather than bullet hell, DreadStar gives you incremental ways of not only pushing through content, but also improving your ship and its loadout (such as experience, leveling and skill points). If you’re strug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,206 reviews

    Your music is under attack… You must liberate it! In Symphony, you fight through levels uniquely generated by your own song collection, discover items and vanquish bosses to defeat the evil within! With Symphony, we wanted to push the limits of user-music-based gameplay and focused on two concepts: Your music creates the game Every song has a unique emotion, sound and rhythm, and we wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphony.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    87% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Super XYX is a new vertical shoot-em-up in the vein of 80's and 90's arcade classics.6 Stages of action + bonus modes and unlockables, including Boss Rush and optional checkpoint play.6 playable ships each with their own unique destructive firepower.Includes fully rebindable keys, controller support and screen rotation (TATE) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super XYX.

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  29. 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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  30. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    38% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Onikira takes the deep fighting mechanics of some of the most amazing 3D beat ‘em ups, like Ninja Gaiden or Bayonetta, and merges them with classic 2D platformer mechanics in a way that has never been done before. For example, launch an enemy into the air, wall jump to position yourself above them, then Katana Slam them into the ground. Switch to the Naginata and use the Naginata Lift and air dash… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onikira: Demon Killer.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Sixteen levels (in four groups of four) await you in this long-developed Bitmap Brothers title. The basic gameplay is similar to Gauntlet, but in an open air setting, with bridges across rivers and such in the maps. The visuals are in the 'metallic and blue' style the Bitmaps appeared to favor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soldiers of Fortune.

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  33. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Locate and transport the containers to your base avoiding enemies on your way. Your ship is equipped with a hook to carry the containers. This is a physics based arcade game, inspired on the very early classics such as "Thrust" , "Gravitar", "Lunar lander" and "Solar Jetman" but with a strong Commodore 64 feel on it. ... what? ... you were expecting to read some edulcorated description? ... som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilots Of Darsalon.

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  34. Snake-A-Roid is an Arcade style game that’s been lost down the back of the sofa. Featuring a clean vector-like style, and crunchy chip tune sound track, it evokes an era where games taunted you to spend your money, as you climbed to the top of that high score table. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake A Roid.

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  35. "# us_champ_vball"  remake of US Championship V'ball for Amiga (AGA & ECS) Requires a 2-button joystick, or the keyboard Features: - 25 FPS for ECS and AGA amigas - 3 versions: ECS, AGA 64 colors, and AGA 128 colors. Note: You need a hard drive, whdload and some fast memory to run this game. Credits: - jotd: reverse-engineering, 68000 transcode, graphics conversion   sound conversion for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to US Championship V'ball.

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  36. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THE SHEEP ESCAPED! Grab'em, throw'em, and save'em! Welcome to Sheep Split, a tiny, fast-paced farm frenzy arcade on the Game Boy Color! Pick up sheep, throw them into their pens, and try not to let the chaos win. Farming has never been this wild! Story You’ve a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheep Split.

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  37. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Developed May 16 - Oct 10, 2021 Project lead, core gameplay, spawn system and related custom editor, crude underlying game engine (AABB collision, animation, graphics layers, entity management), lava dragon boss functionality, initial version of powerups, enemy AI, two player support, second player AI, ground waypoint patrols, stars/lava backgrounds (not including rocky crust), moon depth map (fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Tale.

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  38. 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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  39. The game is now completed. Phoenix was one of my favourite arcade games in the early '80.  The current version is a full game. The game can be played from level 1 to 5 and every next reiteration of the 5 original levels. Levels 1 to 5 are fully finished, with all the enemies, sounds, collisions, etc.  Like I did with Donkey Kong Redux, I am considering to create 3 extra levels for the Redux vers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Redux.

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  40. A dark and mysterious entity from another dimension has gained access to our world through a portal deep inside an ancient temple. Only a true fighter pilot like you can stop it before it rips apart the very fabric of space and time. But beware: many dangers lie ahead! Project Möbius is a fast-paced 3D game inspired in part by 2D Shoot 'em up games such as Battle Squadron for the Amiga. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Möbius.

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  41. Master Of Minefields (Amiga AGA) Master of Minefields is ultimate remake of Minesweeper game for Amiga. The game brings not only classic gameplay but also unique and challenging variants in total 10 game modes. Take the adventure of mastering minesweeper in JOURNEY mode. Help the Grand Master Sapper to escape from mine prison, in ESCAPE mode. Take the challenge of sweeping the CAMPAIGN mode ultim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Of Minefields (Amiga AGA & ECS).

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  42. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Winning Entry of AmiGameJam 2024Fast Food 2 Amiga is based on the original Fast Food , originally created by the Oliver Twins for CodeMasters in 1989. You play as Dizzy, fresh from his latest adventures. Now he is feeling particularly hungry and has the task of chasing down and scoffing as many pizza, burgers and fizzy drinks as he can.  As you progress,  avoid the slimes that will often chase y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Food 2.

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  43. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    RADAR SONAR WHATEVAR - RADAR SONAR WHATEVAR is a game made for the Video Games Lab Gamejam 2021 - - The game features an online leaderboard system, try to beat the highest scores! - - UPDATE POST JAM - This is the updated version. We added a ton of things! If you still want to play the original version, click here (or on the image further down the page). PATCH NOTE Fixed a bug that prevent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radar Sonar Whatevar.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes III.

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  45. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A demake of Donkey Kong in PICO-8 starring Minio and Dinky Kong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinky Kong.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Dino Ducket Dash is an 80s-like arcade game. You play as a Dinosaur who needs to collect duckets, dodge enemy dinosaurs and use power ups in order to pay your way onto a space ship that'll help you escape the planet before the meteor showers begin. Fast paced arcade action!Play with up to 4-players in local coopSet and beat High Scores CREDITS! Gabriel Cornish: Project lead, core gameplay, musi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Ducket Dash.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Developed May 16 - Oct 10, 2021 Project lead, core gameplay, spawn system and related custom editor, crude underlying game engine (AABB collision, animation, graphics layers, entity management), lava dragon boss functionality, initial version of powerups, enemy AI, two player support, second player AI, ground waypoint patrols, stars/lava backgrounds (not including rocky crust), moon depth map (fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Tale.

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  48. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Pico-8 demake of the classic arcade game Jungle King (by Taito 1982, shortly after renamed as Jungle Hunt, Tarzan replaced by an explorer) Controls ️ [Z] Action (Jump or Stab while underwater) ⬅️⬆️➡️⬇️ Movement, depending on stage: Stage 1: none, just jump from vine to vine Stage 2: swim in all directions while underwater Stage 3: ⬅️ run faster, ➡️ slow down (they can be used during jump) and ⬇️… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jungle Ping.

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  49. Paying homage to a little-known game from 1987 called Batty, published by Elite Systems, I give you Retro Racket Revolution! Batty was a Breakout / Arkanoid clone that I played on the ZX Spectrum way back when I was just a lad. It had a few interesting features including a 2 player mode and some cool power-ups, and Retro Racket Revolution takes the core concepts and adds a few tweaks and enhanceme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Racket Revolution.

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  50. Many of you may be familiar with the Namco classic arcade game "Dig Dug" but were you aware that it was so successful that it spawned a mini-genre-fad of many other digging games or "Dig Dug clones"? Most of these were direct clones of the original for home computers and other competing video game systems, but Kazutoshi Ueda, working then for Japanese arcade giant Universal, made quite an impressi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Molehill Mountain.

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