Games like FlipSide

In a land overrun by tyrannical kings, you must battle their armies and seize their crowns. Choose your dwarven hero carefully, for each level challenges their unique abilities. Fletcher has a long-ranged crossbow, Ash can lob powerful bombs, and Brutus has an axe to cleave foes at close range. Should a hero fall, their fate rests on your ability to slay the king, retrieve the key, and unlock thei…

You start as a sweet old lady answering her door but things soon get pretty weird. Down in the sewers, you'll be able to communicate with another cephalopod and  use your newfound projectile ability to fend off bats while also dodging potions thrown by a mad man Keyboard Controls WAD (or arrow keys) - movement Press Space - shoot R - restart M - main menu F - full screen Enter - skip cutsce…

Objective Score as many points as you can by blasting mechanical aliens out of the sky Gamepad controls (One or two can be used) D-Pad - Left and Right A - Shoot Up X - Shoot Across Start - Confirm & Restart  Select - Menu Please note that if your gamepad is not working, try plugging it into another USB port because your computer may have already configured player 1 and player 2 into a specific …

82%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration.

Objective Get to the castle and catch the King's sword There are 5 different endings that can be obtained. I think the Peaceful End is the most rewarding though because you'll have to be smarter and more skilled to overcome the challenges without any violence. The other endings include: Stylish, Sad, Embarrassing and Brutal Keyboard controls Arrow Keys - MovementSpace - Skips text F - Full screenR…

83%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 277 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

83%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 2,937 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

Timespinner is a 2D metroidvania platformer about a young woman who travels through time to destroy the empire that killed her family. At its heart, the game is a child of the great pixelated classics of the SNES and PS1 age. From the rich story worlds of Star Ocean, the expansive gothic castle to explore in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and the tight gameplay of Megaman X, Timespinner seek…

76%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, replayability

78% User Score Based on 850 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

In Alwa's Awakening you play as Zoe, a heroine sent from another world to bring peace to the land of Alwa. Equipped only with a magic staff she awakens in a distant land and must set out to help the people. Traverse dangerous dungeons, meet interesting and fun characters and explore the world in this 8-bit adventure game. Just like the old classics you won't have a flashing arrow telling you exact…

77%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 852 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 25 reviews

In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.

80%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 1,185 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a deta…