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Games like Negative: The Way of Shinobi

Games like Negative: The Way of Shinobi

Games like Negative: The Way of Shinobi

Looking for games like Negative: The Way of Shinobi? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Magic Frame, Goat's Tale Adventure or The Lost Cube.

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  1. View Game
    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Go on a journey in Magic Frame - classics inspired Action-platformer. Explore levels and caves, fight bosses, upgrade equipment and enjoy the ambient. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Frame.

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  2. Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goat's Tale Adventure.

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  3. The Lost Cube is a challenging platformer which takes inspiration from classic titles such as Super Meat Boy and Celeste. The story unravels in a small village nestled somewhere in northern Europe. Each day, a special melody is played upon a magical guitar bringing prosperity upon the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Cube.

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  4. Only boss fights, no minions Every encounter is a meticulously crafted duel against a mighty foe — no grinding, no distractions, just you and the strongest enemy. Slash, dodge, and counter to the pounding beat — release your stress in the fusion of music and action. Meet the Deities, Choose Your Faith Eight deities, each with a distinct stance, each wielding their own laws and truths. Follow one, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastfall.

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  5. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Monster Line of Defense" is a casual shooting game. Players need to control the turret in the screen by moving it left and right. Clicking the left mouse button allows the player to fire and shoot the monsters approaching from the front. If the monsters are not eliminated, they will stack up in front of the turret. The game features a level-based progression, with each subsequent le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Line of Defense.

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  6. 关注游戏动态 About the GameDustless is a hand-drawn wuxia side-scrolling action game built around Yin-Yang switching, fast offensive pressure, endless combo routing, and boss duels. You play as a swordsman in white, crossing shadowed sword tombs, broken roads, and silent ruins. Yin and Yang are not just meters. They are part of the combo system. Each state affects how you connect skills, manage r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustless.

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  7. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Visuals Experience ancient China in a visually stunning, realistic side-scrolling 3D action-adventure. Play as a master swordswoman, a deadly assassin fighting for justice. Engaging Gameplay Engage in thrilling stealth and combat. Infiltrate heavily guarded palaces to eliminate key targets, using stealth or brute force to overcome obstacles. Engage in dynamic sword fights, showcasing you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the Shadow of Swallow.

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  8. Sentry City is a cyberpunk-style side-scroller with gameplay that is part trial-and-error, and part reaction time based. Traverse the city using the motorcycle overworld map, blast and think your way through the levels, and fight tough bosses to uncover who is behind the city's AI disruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentry City.

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  9. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Alter Army is a fast paced 2d action platformer game currently in development by Vague Pixels. The universe is dying and you are one of the last few trying to take control of the last resources.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Army.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardcore and Death.

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  11. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    No story. No mercy. Just perfect control and instant punishment. Every jump gets you closer, every failure punishes, and every restart dares you to go again. Welcome to Zero One Protocol, a minimalist, merciless, and dangerously satisfying precision platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero One Protocol.

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  12. Super Goribei is a retro style platformer with a small comic-book like story. All original pixel art made by the Dev. Tyler Kingsbury self proclaimed Artist and is bracking in to the gaming scene with this Mario copy. It's some what hard but you'll have so much fun getting to the goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Goribei.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Swords and Bones 2 is an action-platform game with RPG features, inspired by 80s and 90s classics! Fight through levels filled with monsters, avoid traps and collect power-ups & trophies in this new epic second chapter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords & Bones 2.

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  14. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Shapes.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Rico the Squirrel was living a peaceful life collecting acorns.It was another peaceful day doing his work with his sister Lottie...until an owl came out of nowhere and kidnapped his sister!Now Rico must embark on a dangerous journey to save Lottie…. Explore places full of mysteries with Rico the Squirrel! Run, jump, and throw! Perform colorful actions with simple controls! Discover and collect aco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dotori.

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  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai.

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    16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    25% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You woke up in a dark forest. You don't remember anything. Where will this road take you? You have to overcome dangerous obstaclesCan you get out of this strange place? Grim ambience Beware of traps Avoid obstacles Pass the level get achievements If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Frame.

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  18. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An 8 bits retro aesthetics throw a dark reality of the borders between regions in which you will have to find the light that dispels the shadows of the path to hope. Everyone deserves a second chance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwell Known.

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  19. Blade Jumper is a 2D action platformer where players use a simple jump mechanic in order to climb the obstacle-filled tower. In 2045's Yeouido, in the heart of Seoul, the massive structure Kukuru Tower was constructed, overshadowing the rest of the city. In this unfathomably high tower, the selected 1% of Seoul residents live their happy lives, separated from the outside world. From their headqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Jumper.

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  20. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elypse.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Inspired by great titles such as Ghosts 'n Goblins and Mega Man 2 comes Crusader Crash! A fast paced, challenging, side-scrolling game with retro art and soundtracks! Play through 8 vastly different stages each with their own boss that will put your skills to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusader Crash.

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  22. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You're an astronaut who stole a international galactic spaceship and took it for a joyride. Thrown into space prison, it's time for your high speed escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Escape.

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  23. Step into the shoes of Coral, one of the last survivors of a failed mission to colonize an unknown planet, and explore what remains of the mothership, the Crystal Mountain, now a derelict wreck shrouded in flickering lights, metallic echoes, and unsettling sounds. But you're not alone: alien creatures, oozing black masses with a single red eye, roam the ruins. No explicit missions, no arrows poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coral & The Abyss.

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  24. View Game
    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose! Features Crisp controls and fluid movement. Satisfying gunplay. 4 biomes with unique enemies, mini-bosses and epic bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corebreaker.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 809 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 46 reviews

    Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. A grieving boy begins to read a Bantu tale written by his late father. Adventure into the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of death to bring his Baba back from darkness. With your cosmic powers and untried courage, you advance into unknown mythological lands. Once bursting with l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Kenzera: ZAU.

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  26. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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  27.                                                      “Just Cube” is a challenging 2D platformer that takes you to 12 unique locations full of challenging obstacles, epic boss battles and non-stop tension. Each location is a brand new challenge that will test your skills and reflexes, demanding precise movements and excellent strategy. This game isn't just about getting from point A to poin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Cube.

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  28. The game uses only two keys during gameplay: "Forward" and "Backward" — an extremely simple control scheme. Yet it delivers a challenging high-difficulty experience that truly tests your skills. Avoid a wide variety of gimmicks and traps as you aim for the top of "HASHIGO," a tower consisting of over 200 floors! ※This game was created with RPG Maker MV ・Stream… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER_HASHIGO.

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  29. ⚔︎ Guide a young bird on his quest to find the Chalice of Highland ⚔︎In Chalice of Highland, embark on an epic adventure inspired by Gameboy aesthetics. Explore the world and dive into six challenging dungeons to recover the Chalice of Highland. As a brave bird, you’ll wield a sword to battle enemies and use your unique ability to fly, uncovering secrets along the way. Key Features : 6 Unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chalice of Highland.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,850 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 23 reviews

    Discover MIO: Memories in Orbit at PlayStation Store. Awaken MIO, a nimble robot with extraordinary abilities, and unravel the mysteries of the Vessel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIO: Memories in Orbit.

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  31. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: The build here is not fully representative of what the final game will be like, there are still performance issues and a bunch of missing content/features, but I'm always working on those :D The Depths See All... Wishlist on Steam Now... A diver sent down into the deepest depths of the vast and treacherous oceans to discover secrets untold. You will face formidable adversaries, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dive The Depths.

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  32. View Game
    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Blon is a cute pixel-art 2D platformer game. Unlock spells, heroes and weapons, fight monsters and bosses and explore an unknown world in hopes of rescuing your family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blon.

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  33. Konrad the Rocket: A hardcore platformer inspired by Orwell's 1984 and jetpacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Konrad the Rocket.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Stick It! is an exhilarating physics-based adventure where precision and momentum define your path to victory. Take control of a stick figure and navigate a series of treacherous landscapes using a unique movement system built around angular momentum. Rotate, swing, and launch yourself through four distinct areas packed with a variety of platforms, each offering different properties—from bouncy su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick It!.

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  35. Play as a lost kitten in a dangerous forest! Master tight platforming controls, sprint, pounce, and double-jump through 50 tricky stages filled with spikes, enemies, and clever puzzles. Explore vibrant pixel-art worlds, bounce on mushrooms, outsmart foes, and hunt for hidden collectibles. Can you guide this frisky feline home? A charming love letter to classic platformers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kotenok.

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  36. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 1,067 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

    Become Paint Utilize paint-based mechanics to experience a constant state of flow—dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies! Wield Your Brush Become stronger by unlocking new techniques with your brush that aid you in defeating threatening foes, overcoming platform challenges, solving complex puzzles, and advancing your progress. Discover Yourself Explore Constance's non-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Constance.

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  37. Absence of Light is a soulslike game, also known as an action RPG.  The world is ruled by Supreme Demon Lords, who wield ancient necromantic powers. Society is on the brink of extinction, shrouded in perpetual darkness and under constant subjugation, with even human heroes falling under their control. The protagonist represents humanity's last hope, being immune to mind control by the Supreme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absence of Light.

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  38. Gravity Castle is a puzzle-action platformer game. You become a pilgrim and embark on a journey that will never return, deep into the depths of Gravity Castle. You'll have to face the malevolence of the dungeon, with a mystical tool that allows you to handle the gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Castle.

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  39. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    A dark fairytale Metroidvania with a unique spellcrafting system. Experience the story of Rin as she was thrown into the vortex of the Teller's world and help her discover her destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIN: The Last Child.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    The Devil Within: Satgat is a 2.5D stylish action adventure that follows the journey of an Eastern warrior infected with demonic blood. Dig into the secrets of a ruined world while taking down enemies in stylish action sequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil Within: Satgat.

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  41. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Radical Spectrum Volume 2 is an arcade-style platformer, featuring constant, endless action. Doc DuBrane is gearing up once again to save Nucleusport. After a crushing defeat, the reckless alien Prince FaceBox and his minions have relocated to the in-construction Sine Wave Tower, the tallest building ever (almost) built. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radical Spectrum Volume 2.

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  42. Super Nanaru is a cute and pixel art concept. A hardcore side-scrolling jumping platformer game. Test the limits of the player Obtain and use skins with various abilities Defeat all bosses with strong power Bring back all the bread! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER NANARU.

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  43. Awurda First Wave is an action-adventure game. The last remaining human is caught in the middle of a war to save the world from evil creatures. Defeat your enemies with fast-paced and exciting combat mechanics. Overcome various obstacles and defeat challenging enemies to advance to the next levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awurda First Wave.

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  44. After a devastating car crash with your family, you awaken in a surreal version of purgatory. With no memory and only a cryptic gatekeeper guiding your way, you begin to explore this haunting realm. Along your path, you'll meet lost souls, uncover hidden truths, and confront twisted reflections of your trauma. But not everything is what it seems. What if the world you've come to trust is built on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Identity.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Samsara.

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  46. Greenhouse: Schism is a sidescrolling platformer focusing on Gameplay, Magic based combat and Boss Battles. Explore and fight through the Acri forest and discover the secret to it's high concentration of magic! Learn new spells and find secrets while adventuring deeper towards the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greenhouse: Schism.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Explore a stunning hand-craft world ravaged by war and ruled by an evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, change your weapons and unlock different abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Vanguard.

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  48. A dark 2D precision platformer. Every move is a risk. Every level is torture. Survive in a dying world where mistakes mean death and mastery is the only way out. Control a ghost lost among traps and silence in a world that no longer waits for anyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Your Soul.

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  49. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "To the Basement" is an adventure game with platformer elements with a side view. The player takes on the role of a robot who wakes up in a secret hideout where all the robots have suddenly rebelled against humans. The player will have to explore the mysterious labyrinths of the basement, solve puzzles and fight with hostile robots to uncover the cause of the uprising. Plot: The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To the Basement.

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  50. Explore and progress through 4 different vibrant areas! Fight enemies and find items around the map. Enjoy colorful and unique biomes, ranging from a beach to the snowy wilderness, and talk to NPCs to learn more about the story. Encounter unique enemies and bosses, and dodge bullet-hell style attacks in fun turn based battles! Discover the local enemies of each area. Time your various attacks j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peech World.

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