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Games like Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow

Games like Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow

Games like Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow

Looking for games like Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with HAUNTED: Halloween '86, Haunted: Halloween '85 or HAUNTED: Halloween '87 (Year of the Witch).

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  1. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A brand new NES homebrew game independently developed by Retrotainment Games and released on an NES cartridge. This classic style beat 'em up / platformer adheres to all NES hardware restrictions and pushes the limits of game play on the console. '86 takes you in and around the town of Possum Hollow on Halloween in 1986. Play as Donny Johnstown and Tami Dunmore as you battle your way through grod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAUNTED: Halloween '86.

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  2. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A brand new NES homebrew game independently developed by Retrotainment Games and released on an NES cartridge. This game adheres to all NES hardware restrictions... all graphics, color palettes, data processing and audio fully comply regardless of how maddening it was to achieve. HH85 is a classic, 8-bit beat' em up / platformer that takes you through the town of Possum Hollow on Halloween night.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted: Halloween '85.

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  3. After 10 years of NES development as Retrotainment Games, we've completed the Haunted: Halloween trilogy! '87 was released on cartridge for our backers, just in time for Halloween. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this to game and series to life! Especailly those who've been with us since '85 ;)  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAUNTED: Halloween '87 (Year of the Witch).

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Out here, static is the enemy... Get lost in this challenging, mysterious, open-world adventure as you encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles, and figure out how to restore the radio relay grid in order to find your missing son. Look for clues along the way and manage your resources while you decode the secrets of Full Quiet. Your puzzle solving, combat and survival skills will be tested… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Full Quiet.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    October 31st, 1986: In the once-quiet town of Possum Hollow, two 11-year-old kids are gearing up for some Halloween hijinks! Before a fun-filled night of trick-or-treating Donny and Tami venture up to the old farmhouse where Harry, the crazy old farmer, suddenly thrusts them into a nightmare. Now trapped deep down in his dungeon on a pile of bones, they must break out and find their way back home.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow (NES).

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

        October 31st, 1987: Every fall, folks come to Possum Hollow from miles around for the county fair. Hay rides, hot chocolate and carnival games are on everyone's mind; everyone but Donny and Tami. The past two years they’ve battled an onslaught of evil that’s overrun their beloved town on Halloween night, and they know this year will be no different.Since learning of the town's curse, they'v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted: Halloween '87 - The Year of the Witch (NES).

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  7. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Mages.

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  8. The Project: Artificial Legacy Saga is a Four-part series following the adventure of Kirana and her battle against a mysterious evil force. The Project: Artificial Legacy Saga is setup to mimic the look and feel like a video game compilation, with each part being a full game that is crafted to look and feel like it came from a different console generation. The first game 'Project: Artificial L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Artificial Legacy Saga.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    89% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Experience puzzle-platforming the way it’s meant to be. Designed and built on 90’s hardware, Tanglewood is a 16-bit love letter to the golden age of gaming. Guide Nymn home through a forest filled with danger, in classic 2D pixel-art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanglewood.

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  10. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Astebros is a roguelite game about the beginnings of the kingdom of Asteborg! Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents! Defeat bosses to obtain valuable power orbs! Collect coins and materials to buy and upgrade your equipment! Discover mysterious secrets within the dungeons... All this alone or in pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astebros.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Put on a lizard and go for an adventure! Six different ones are scattered across the land, each with a special ability. Carefully hop your way to the top of an active volcano. Surf down a surging river. Swim an underwater lake. Ascend a snowy mountaintop. Can you unravel the mysteries of Lizard? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lizard.

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  14. Trasmoz Legends is the explosive finale to the Trasmoz trilogy: a retro arcade platformer built like a lost 1980s cabinet. Featuring ultra-crisp pixel art limited to 16 colors and an authentic YM2203 chiptune soundtrack, it’s a love letter to the golden age of coin-op gaming. Choose from 4 modes — Family, Classic, Speedrun, and Endless — and face a relentless final boss that hunts you through cur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trasmoz Legends.

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  15. 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.

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  16. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    57% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 14 reviews

    Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rad Rodgers.

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  17. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Haunted Lands is a 2D pixel shooting game. You are on a contract to eliminate the undead. Can you complete it successfully and still alive? Release Date October 2019 Developer Haunted Lands was developed by alevgor. You can support the developer on itch.io. Platform Web browser If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lands.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 6,162 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO 50.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    Lords of Exile is a 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia where a cursed knight makes his way to the revenge. A combination of classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Exile.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    94% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Play NES games in 3D & VR 3dSenVR is a one-of-a-kind emulator that transforms classic NES games into fully playable 3D voxel dioramas, reimagined for Virtual Reality. Whether you’re diving back into legendary titles or discovering hidden gems for the first time, 3dSenVR brings your favorite 8-bit adventures to life in a whole new dimension. Explore timeless platformers, deep RPGs, intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3dSen VR.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    53% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Clash of the Monsters brings the most classic and iconic horror film and literature figures together in the traditional 3D fighting game style! What would happen if the Living Dead faced off with Nosferatu? Or what about the Headless Horseman vs the Phantom of the Opera? It's time to find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash of the Monsters.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abduction Bit.

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  24. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    Cybarian the time travelling warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior.

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  25. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    50% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Smash Halloween Pumpkins: The Challenge is a 2D Old School Action Platformer in which the mission of the player is to smash as many pumpkins as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smash Halloween Pumpkins The Challenge.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures!Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    72% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of Pixel.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Garbage Pail Kids are back in this Long-Lost, All-New platforming adventure. Featuring four playable characters, six secret-filled levels, and a trading-card system, Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum is a throwback to the golden era of 80s gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ranked in the top 100 of NES Homebrew "action adventure games"Desert Of The Undead is a fast-paced action old school run n gun platformer. Though this game has taken a lot of inspiration from classic NES games it is a unique experience.  4 Unique Stages 2 Game modes: 2 unique ways to playthrough the game each with a different challenge.  Go on foot or on motorcycle. Sweat inducing platforming! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers.

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  30. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    日本語版オリジナルトレーラーはこちら GAME CONTROLS D-Pad: Move the Ranger / Change water launch direction十字キー: レンジャーの移動 / 放水方向を変えるB-Button: Pick up the hose / Drop the hose / Pump water from ground Bボタン: ホースを拾う / ホースを置く / ポンプで水を補充するA-Button: Shoot waterAボタン: 放水するStart: Pause / Resume gameスタート: 一時停止・再開Select: Not usedセレクト: 使用しない Blazing Rangers is a brand-new FC/NES action game, developed by Gotta Protectors' creato… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Rangers / 炎のレンジャーマン.

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  31. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    From the deepest trenches of the ocean, the Kraken has come! As the Kraken climbs the walls of your fortress, repel it by hurtling blocks down at the monster. As lines are cleared, the Kraken will retreat, but only momentarily. Can you survive the night, and live to fight another day? Compatible with all Game Boy models, and enhanced for the Super Game Boy! Featuring Two-Player simultaneous pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Below Pocket.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    How long can you survive? In this arcade-style game, employ hand to hand combat and freeze your enemies to get as many kills as possible before you are defeated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Demon.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Bob has gone missing and it's up to you to find him. Over 90 levels to explore in this 8-bit action-puzzler! Originally developed and released for the NES, Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure is now available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure.

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  34. Tiny Force Deluxe is a physics-based game with RPG elements. More than 25 powerful characters to unlock and evolve! Use them to face the forces of evil and defeat all the bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Force Deluxe.

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  35. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Shoot, Dash and Jetpack for your life to escape the Guardian of the Abyss while taking the Orb of Knowledge with you in this mix of casual and arcade gameplay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From The Cosmic Abyss.

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  36. Doodle World Deluxe includes the original version of Doodle World and the all-new game, Doodle World Redrawn! Doodle World features an innovative "Kids Mode". With "Kids Mode" younger players can enjoy the game with more lives, less levels, and easier enemies and bosses! Doodle World Redrawn is a new, never before released, re-imagining of Doodle World with tougher levels, enemies, and bosses! U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodle World Deluxe.

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  37. Slaughter the Undead In This 8 Bit Run-n-gunDesert Of The Undead is a fast-paced action old school run n gun platformer. Though this game has taken a lot of inspiration from classic NES games it is a unique experience. Enter the harrowing world of "Desert Of The Undead," where the line between duty and family blurs amidst the chaos of a zombie apocalypse. Play as John Maverick, a o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    A Metroidvania x Roguelite, where you advance using a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse.

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  39. Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.  Destroy your foes with a variety of weapons, from lasers, spreadshots and missiles whilst dodging the many hazards that fly your way. Use your jetpack to its fullest to avoid trap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Gunner: Refueled.

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  40. Long Description / About This GameMuezza Pill Dash is a short and relaxing arcade game about care and timing. Guide Muezza, the fluffy cat, as she collects her cortison pills before the compliance timer runs out. Start slow, but with each pill the game speeds up — simple, snappy, and endlessly replayable. ️ Gameplay Move with Arrow Keys or WASD (mobile: swipe). Collect pills to earn points and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muezza Pill Dash.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    You are not human. You are an Incarnation—born from the Void by cultists who themselves cannot step into the Cursed Lands. Here, even death finds no rest. But you were woven from nothing, created to walk where the living fell by the thousands. Your goal is the artifact "Breath of Life" - the heart of an alien power, capable of awakening a dead world… or destroying it forever. There is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breath of Life.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    It's the Night of the Curse Rita the Re-animator is conducting occult experiments to bring her father back to life. In the nearby small town, a rift is ripped in the Veil, flooding the streets with spooks and specters, witches and werewolves, mummies, dummies, big tiddy vamp mommies; pumpkinheads, walking deads, undead newlyweds; slasher killers, third rate fillers, and the evils of the Thrillers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to October Panic.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision-platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils! Monsters have attacked the city, and only Ninja can stop them! Grab your sword and double jump, wall-climb and otherwise precision platform your way from your home, all the way to the dark depths where the source of this evil resides.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mute Crimson DC.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    As former cop Hal Bruzer, accept the Chief’s plea to raid Prison City’s security zones and end the Techno-Terrorists’ reign. Inspired by NES action titles, Prison City is a sidescrolling dystopian experience exploding with tight mechanics, intricate level design, and a satisfying narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison City.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force. We developed this product with the idea that we want people to remember the excitement of those days and to pass it on to the next generation. It is a retro-style game that has the same sound as the actual FC machine, limited the number of colors, and eliminates the expressions of modern games as much as possible. Equipped with P・L・… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XELAN FORCE.

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  46. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Help a charismatic mole collect matchsticks in an abandoned mine in this challenging retro platformer! One mistake is fatal, but the action never stops! Precision is Your Only Hope Momo and the Mine is a hardcore 8-bit precision platformer where every pixel counts. Take control of Momo, a brave mole on a mission to scavenge matchsticks from a haunted mine to keep his home warm. Navigate throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momo and the Mine.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Legend is a Beat'em up game that resembles games like Final Fight, or Streets of Rage. The game features a medieval setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 3,614 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle. Zangetsu will meet fellow travelers along the way, who can join your journey as playable characters. Switching to these charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Meet Woody Two-Legs, the least infamous pirate of the Seven Seas. Things have never gone quite right for Woody. That is, until he scored big time and got his hands on a huge treasure. Sailing to a remote island, Woody was about to bury his treasure, just as any good pirate would do. Unfortunately, it turned out that the original owners of the treasure, namely Mr. Jones himself and his retinue of u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woody Two-Legs: Attack of the Zombie Pirates.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darxanadon.

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