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47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The Lord of Darkness, Dark Guld, has arisen again. Wielding the famous Golden Axe, he has destroyed entire countries with his evil clan, forcing the world into chaos. Once again, three brave warriors stand up to face the oppressors, and won’t rest until the Golden Axe is returned to its rightful place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Axe II.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support! About the GameThe land of Yuria has been invaded and is now ruled by the iron fist of Death Adder, who secured his throne by seizing the Golden Axe™. Three brave warriors now rise to the challenge of defeating Death Adder and his so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Axe.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

ToeJam & Earl is an early 1990s dungeon crawler. The game features two alien rappers, who have crash-landed on Earth and parodies 1980s urban culture. The game's design was heavily influenced by the role-playing video game Rogue, and took from it such features as the random generation of levels and items. Played from a 2D-top-down perspective the game contains both single-player and two-player coo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToeJam & Earl.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

45% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Unjust deaths were dealt upon nine of history’s greatest and most influential warriors, and the future now stands at the brink of chaos. The Eternal Champion has summoned the souls of the nine and placed them in competition. The winner will be rewarded a second chance to prevent their own death, and in doing so restore balance to a desperate world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Champions.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

78% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, released as The Super Shinobi II in Japan, is the fourth game in the Shinobi series and a direct sequel to The Revenge of Shinobi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 49 reviews

The evil tyrant Greedy holds the galaxy of Valdi under a reign of terror, spreading misery and darkness. But from the depths of space comes Ristar, a shining shooting star who is destined for greatness. Only his special powers can restore happiness to the solar system once again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ristar.

Ben and Andy, the two top Special Service agents have accepted a very dangerous assignment – the elimination of Mr.K and his Artificial Life System. Mr. K plans to rid the earth of human life forms using the killer robots he’s created, and no one but Ben and Andy can stop him! Help them to infiltrate the chilling futuristic city, place Clystron bombs and get out before they blow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crack Down™.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

43% User Score Based on 16 reviews

During the first global biowar, a powerful retrovirus filled the planet Avaron with new and deadly forms of life. Only a few survivors remain in O.P. Odysseus, an orbiting platform circling Avaron. Hundreds of years after the biowar, conditions on Avaron are still hostile but livable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bio-hazard Battle.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

45% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Ecco must stop the Vortex! He is “the stone that splits the stream of time.” He now faces his most dangerous quest yet. For it is not just his dolphin pod at stake, but the Earth and all living beings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco: The Tides of Time.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Dr. Robotnik is changing the jolly folk of Beanville into devious little robots that will help rid Planet Mobius of music and fun forever. Group the beans together to help them escape, and compete against Robotnik’s wily henchbots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

40% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support! About the GameThe peaceful planet of Funkotron has been invaded by... Earthlings, of all people! They are scaring and annoying the inhabitants. Control ToeJam & Earl™ to capture all Earthlings and send them back to the planet Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

72% User Score Based on 41 reviews

By the year 2049, Earth has been turned into a toxic waste dump. Humankind has fled into space leaving behind an army of mechanized “Orbots” to clean up the mess. But when the Orbot leader “WarHead” goes haywire and starts a global revolt against the humans, it falls on the shoulders of the last Orbot loyal to its human masters to save the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectorman.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

97% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Mr. X and the Syndicate are back, this time taking Adam hostage! Take on the role of Axel, Blaze, Skate, or Max to rescue Adam, and destroy Mr. X once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rage 2.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

66% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Just who are these guys? Mobo and Robo are the coolest villains you'll ever meet- they rob banks, museums (and innocent computer gamers of their sanity). One evening whilst watching TV a mysterious stranger appeared on screen. "Good Evening Boys I've got a job for you... My businesses are being robbed and I need you to test my security systems... Deliver the goods and I'll reward you." Take contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonanza Bros.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 15 reviews

The monsters are attacking the quiet town of Xenobia. Guide Leo and Priscilla to wipe out the monsters using the Legendary Weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

89% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Travel through time along with Ecco the dolphin, in the only game that could call itself a "dolphin simulator". Indeed, you can do pretty much everything a typical dolphin does, including eating fish, surfacing in order to breathe, using your biological sonar and of course, jumping out of the water to amaze your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco the Dolphin.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

58% User Score Based on 29 reviews

The battle-simulation game has gone haywire! All contestants inside the system are trapped and frozen on the battlefields, and the androids are reprogrammed to become hi-tech killing machines! It's up to three brave fighters to rescue hostages, and to destroy the central computer of the system, the Brain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gain Ground.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 852 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

Blazing Chrome is a classic co-op run 'n gun with an original arcade feel. Players can choose between Mavra, the badass human resistance, soldier or Doyle, the groovy rebel robot, to kick some metal ass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Chrome.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Sketch Turner is in it up to his inkwell. Mortus is drawing horrendous creatures to battle Sketch in every panel of the strip. If Mortus destroys Sketch, that megalomaniac mutant will become real and Earth will be doomed to his rule! But there is hope. Now that he’s a comic book superhero, Sketch can kick some serious butt. Instantly, Sketch can fight like a one-man mercenary platoon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comix Zone.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Streets of Rage is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed and published by Sega in 1991 for Mega Drive/Genesis. It is the first installment of the Bare Knuckle/Streets of Rage series which was followed by Streets of Rage 2 and Streets of Rage 3. The game was converted to Game Gear, Sega CD and Master System. In 2007, the game was released for the Wii's Virtual Console in North America a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rage.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Athena, the daughter of Zeus, has been captured by the wicked Neff, God of the Underworld, and is being held captive. Summoned from the dead by Zeus himself, it is up to you now to clear five rounds of underlings before taking on Neff, in what promises to be the most gruelling of challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Altered Beast™.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

57% User Score Based on 33 reviews

The whole Kidd family is upset! Alex’s father, King Thor, is missing, and they suspect he has been kidnapped by Ashra, the mean ruler of the planet Paperock. Alex speeds to Paperock to investigate, but the creatures of Paperock decide to hinder his efforts and try to keep him away from Sky Castle, Ashra’s hideaway. Luckily Alex knows how to jump, punch and kick his way through the most stubborn of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

40% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In Light Crusader, you play the role of Sir David, a knight in the service of King Frederick. You are sent to the town Green Row to help your king's brother, King Weeden, to discover what has caused the mysterious disappearance of his town people. You must enter and explore huge dungeons in order to find out about an ancient story that has happened many years ago, and to face evil forces who threa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Crusader.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

85% User Score Based on 2,823 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 34 reviews

An Amazon exclusive limited Edition for PS4 and Xbox One that includes a 9" Mega Man Statue and a 4" E-Tank, powered by a USB cord and AC adapter, illuminating Mega Man's helmet and Buster weapon when powered-up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Man Legacy Collection.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

81% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players enter a ravaged research outpost to confront an alien menace and get out alive! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries as you search for the source of the deadly alien outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeno Crisis.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 1,598 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

An upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), titled Metal Slug X, was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty. Metal Slug X also introduced some new elements to the game system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG X.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 262 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 5 reviews

Gigantic Army is a heartfelt tribute to 16-bit era mech shooters, finally available for the Nintendo Switch. It’s the 21st Century, planet Earth is at war with the Ramulons - an Alien race determined to stop humanity’s advance into space. War has now reached planet Ramulon, and it’s up to you to pilot the ‘GMR-34 SALADIN’ - a Manned Combat Robot - a mech amor that make effective stormtroopers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGANTIC ARMY.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 720 reviews

Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat ‘em up game in which you build your own fighter!As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack. Then, using the abilities of your customized fighter, you can compete in the tournament or ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megabyte Punch.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

77% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

A retro, 8-bit style run-and-gun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash Force.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Heady Metal, the boss of the arcade game Wild Side, has escaped! He’s capturing kids by defeating them at their own game. Take Kid Chameleon into WildSide and give Heady metal and his gruesome underlings a taste of their own aspirin. Because Kid Chameleon is about to cause a few headaches of his own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kid Chameleon.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

79% User Score Based on 83 reviews

One year has passed since eight of the toughest, fastest fighters challenged each other in the World Fighting Tournament. Now the call has come for the second World Fighting Tournament. Who will emerge victorious this time? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtua Fighter 2.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 398 reviews

Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cyborg.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 321 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 7 reviews

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthion.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

85% User Score Based on 1,291 reviews

Metal Slug is a 1996 run and gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving on a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New Wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

You are Nigel, an elf and treasure hunter extraordinaire. Assisted by his new partner Friday, Nigel will travel to a distant island in a search of a legendary treasure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole.

Arrange the blocks of jewels falling from the top of the screen. If three or more jewels of the same colour are lined up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they disappear. Don’t allow them to pile up to the top, or you will lose the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Columns.

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 3,011 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 14 reviews

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30XX.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

Coming back from the vacation Sonic took after foiling the plans of Dr Robotnik, he finds that Tails and all his other animal friends are missing. Sonic finds a letter waiting for him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 468 reviews

Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies. Deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness. Backed by an all-new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten, Enemy Mind features an adaptive story system as innovative as its gameplay. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enemy Mind.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

92% User Score Based on 3,150 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 19 reviews

20XX is a co-op-friendly action platformer roguelite. Explore procedurally generated levels, collect new weapons and abilities, purchase upgrades, and crush ferocious bosses! If you are a fan of roguelikes or Mega Man, 20XX is for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 20XX.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

96% User Score Based on 188 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supercharged Robot VULKAISER.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 7,619 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 4 reviews

Punch your way through the Streets of Rage once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rage 4.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 3,150 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 47 reviews

The Blue Bomber returns to stop the evil Dr. Wily’s ambitions once again If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Man 11.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,422 reviews

Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. From Japanese indie developer YOTSUBANE, AdventurePlanningService, this unique top-down shooter is a wild ride you won't want to miss out on. Your first step in Crimzon Clover: World Ignition is as simple as choosing how you want to play, and which powerful ship will be yours to command. Choose your difficulty … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

72% User Score Based on 273 reviews

Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1993 Space Machine.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

98% User Score Based on 16 reviews

As a student of Astral the wizard, you and your friends study all the usual subjects: reading, writing, and sword fighting. As your time at school draws to an end, dark events are taking place on the island of Grans. The two Jewels which seal the Door to Darkness have been stolen, allowing a creature of awesome power to be unleashed. Finding where the Jewels were taken, and why, is a task only the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining Force II.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 777 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsized.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 1,944 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 13 reviews

Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight'N Rage.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

47% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A call for help comes from deep in the universe. Fantasyland has been taken over by destructive forces. Quick on the scene is Space Harrier equipped with his laser, who must attempt to outwit and outmanoeuvre the hoards and prevent Fantasyland from being blown into oblivion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Harrier II.