Games like Headlander
Looking for games like Headlander? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ghost 1.0, Out There Somewhere or Supraland.
1 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability87% User Score 878 reviewsCritic Score 77%4 reviewsIn "Ghost 1.0," players control an elite security robot named Ghost, tasked with infiltrating and stealing data from various high-security facilities. Using a variety of weapons, hacking tools, and stealth abilities, players must navigate increasingly challenging levels and outsmart or defeat security systems and guards. The game features a mix of action, puzzle-solving, and exploration, with a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and dark humor.
View Game2 View Game91%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, optimization92% User Score 5,600 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews"Out There Somewhere" is a puzzle-platformer game where players manipulate time and space to help the stranded astronaut solve complex puzzles and navigate through dangerous environments. Players must collect and manage resources while exploring multiple dimensions to repair their spacecraft and return home. The game features unique mechanics, hand-drawn art, and a minimalistic narrative that emphasizes exploration and discovery.
View Game3 View Game86%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability96% User Score 4,344 reviewsCritic Score 75%11 reviews"Supraland" is a single-player, comedy Metroidvania puzzle game, inspired by Zelda, Metroid, and Portal. It features an intriguing story, good mechanics, ingenious visuals, marvelous music, but also includes lots of grinding and bugs. The game encourages exploration of its large, interconnected world, where versatile abilities are used to unlock new areas and uncover secrets. Despite child-friendly visuals, it targets experienced players, offering high replayability and a playtime of 12-25 hours.
View Game4 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability91% User Score 7,404 reviewsCritic Score 79%9 reviewsAxiom Verge is a metroidvania-style game with retro side-scrolling action. As a scientist who awakens in a mysterious, alien world, you'll use powerful weapons and abilities to explore, solve puzzles, and battle bosses. With a focus on progressive discovery, uncover the secrets of this mysterious world and learn its connection to your own fate.
View Game5 View Game85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability95% User Score 3,634 reviewsCritic Score 76%20 reviewsGato Roboto is a black and white 2D metroidvania game where you play as a cat in a mech suit. Explore a large interconnected world, battling alien creatures and solving puzzles to unlock new abilities. With tight controls and retro-inspired design, Gato Roboto offers a challenging and engaging experience.
View Game6 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability75% User Score 1,668 reviewsCritic Score 86%4 reviews"Outland is a critically acclaimed platformer offering beautiful graphics, immersive music, and a unique approach to light vs. darkness gameplay. Players can choose between single-player or co-op mode in this engaging and challenging adventure. Adapt to an ever-changing world and experience a thrilling adventure that bridges the divide between balance and chaos."
View Game7 View Game84%Game Brain Scorehumor, gameplayreplayability, grinding91% User Score 1,160 reviewsCritic Score 75%7 reviews"The Deadly Tower of Monsters" is a humorous action-packed game that pays homage to classic sci-fi B-movies. Players climb a procedurally generated tower while battling an array of absurd enemies, from dinosaurs with laser guns to giant robots. The game features witty commentary from a director and crew, adding to its campy charm.
View Game8 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, replayability80% User Score 1,231 reviewsCritic Score 76%19 reviewsTeslagrad is a 2D puzzle-platformer game with action elements, focusing on magnetism and other electromagnetic powers. Players explore the Tesla Tower, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets in the Kingdom of Elektropia, all through visual storytelling. With hand-made graphics, innovative gameplay, and no in-app purchases, Teslagrad offers a unique mobile gaming experience.
View Game9 View Game90%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, optimization93% User Score 8,102 reviewsCritic Score 87%31 reviewsThe Messenger is a challenging platformer with retro-inspired pixel art. As a demon-slaying ninja, traverse a cursed land, switch between time periods, and discover the truth behind a mysterious scroll. With precise controls, clever level design, and a witty narrative, this game offers a unique and satisfying experience.
View Game10 View Game90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, replayability97% User Score 1,574 reviewsCritic Score 86%29 reviews"Yoku's Island Express" is an open-world pinball adventure game set on the stunning hand-painted Mokumana Island. As Yoku, players traverse the island using pinball mechanics, platforming, and exploration to rebuild the post-office and awaken a trapped deity. Along the way, they'll unlock new abilities and explore tropical beaches, lush jungles, snowy mountains, mysterious caves, and steamy hotsprings.
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