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

    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).

93%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Bela Lugosi returns as Prince Dracula in this classicvania horror platformer! Battle your way through the monster plagued countryside, evade deadly traps and pitfalls, overcome Dracula’s commanders in single combat, and discover the secret history of your monstrous foes. The night awaits you! Transylvania - 1451. The plague of Dracula's army continues to spread across the Carpathians, growing str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi.

90%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 838 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 14 reviews

Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight.

Battle an Evil Force in a Haunted Space CruiseA space cruise, The Princess of the Stars, from the Tsukuyomi Corporation, makes its journey from Earth to Mars full of passengers on board. Suddenly, a horde of bloodsuckers attacks the crew and the passengers. You don’t know what the fuck is going on. Come on! It’s fucking Christmas! It is a time of peace and love, a time to help others and open ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Night.

85%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge.

86%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

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.

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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alwa's Awakening.

80%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, replayability

86% User Score Based on 222 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Light.

DaemonClaw takes things back to classic fast action arcade gaming, with frantic combat against non-stop swarms of enemies and sophisticated boss fights and without puzzles, backtracking, or grinding. After some practice, a player can battle from the beginning through to the dramatic final boss fight and gratifying ultimate victory in each sitting. Each time you play, mix things up with thre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DaemonClaw: Origins of Nnar.

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.