Games like Haunted: Halloween '87 - The Year of the Witch (NES)

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).

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).

69%Game Brain Score

music, story

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.

82%Game Brain Score

story, music

grinding, optimization

80% User Score Based on 520 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vernal Edge.

To stay up to date with the development of Becloudead, look for us on Facebook or Twitter under Headbang Games. Becloudead is a horror story driven, hack and slash cinematic platformer, set in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a zombie virus.DesignThe game world and level design in Becloudead are tailored around the story, featuring unique designs and locations to explore. Becloudead features … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becloudead.

90%Game Brain Score

gameplay, humor

replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 194 reviews

You are PETER SHORTS! Grilling on a Saturday afternoon, Peter is ambushed and captured by a top-secret agency, who seek to use his DNA for cloning experiments. Can you help Peter (and his newly-cloned brethren) escape? EXPLORE the facility in this Metroidvania beat-em-up hybrid Find and K.O. rogue PETER CLONES, and let BUG take them to safety P2 can join as BUG, who can drop egg-bombs and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You are Peter Shorts.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 8,102 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 31 reviews

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Messenger.

92%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

A 2D, art driven, puzzle-platformer inspired by Celtic mythology. The game contains rapid, on-the-fly character swapping, flashy attack combos and complex platforming challenges, packaged in gorgeous artwork inspired by mysterious Celtic folklore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clan O'Conall.

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.