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Angry Bloaters is a game I wrote in August 2018 as a homage to Eric and the Floaters,  a game that I enjoyed playing with my brother back in the 80s on our ZX Spectrum 48K.  Eric and the Floaters is  the Spectrum version of Bomberman, at least a first iteration of it. It was really simple but very addictive and I recall we had many hours of fun. It was definitely one of the games we kept coming ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Bloaters.

The Hollow Earth Hypothesis is a platform game for the 1MB ZX Spectrum Next. It is an old school platform game developed during the kickstarter period of the Next (2017-2019) by Lampros Potamianos. Simon Butler kicked in during the project and revamped the graphics with his magic touch! The game was written using the Zeus-ish assembler, Cspect emulator and a 2A Next board. All game design, coding… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hollow Earth Hypothesis.

Sky Shapers in an engaging and challenging 50 FPS vertical scrolling SHMUP for AGA Amiga computers from the new Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles, with lots of charm due to its distinctive hand crafted graphics. Featuring 3 unique levels and 37 enemy types, compelling boss fights, weapon upgrades and special weapons, high quality sound and two layers of parallax scrolling. The game include… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Shapers.

Aniquilation is a Twin stick action-shooter game where your objective is to destroy all the buildings and enemies that are destroying the planets of your galaxy. Play in multiplayer player split-screen couch-coop mode through story mode, or compete with your friends in the 4 PVP VS modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aniquilation.

Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

Heavily armed homicidal robots have taken over Weapons Laboratory Delta Five. Something mechanical and sinister is afoot in the dimly lit corridors of the science complex. Your job is to commandeer the last functional X-4 battle mech, breach the magnetically shielded entrance and wipe them out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Humans.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

66% User Score Based on 316 reviews

IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack. Battle through 60 formidable levels and 3 boss levels with a multitude of enemies; each with their own unique abilities. Up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ionball 2: Ionstorm.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Revolt is a 3D dual stick shooter set in the future, where a devastating virus has wiped out most of humanity, and machines have risen up to exterminate the remains of the population. You must take control of Guy, a resistance fighter who has infiltrated into enemy territory, to battle against the robotic hordes and blast through a series of sabotage missions deep in the underground catacombs of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revolt.

WELCOME TO SUGAR CITY! After having problems in Colombia with her father's coffee business, Sarah has to flee the country and travel with her mother and brother to Sugar City, where she will help her family with the sugar business. Sarah, Mum and Brother Sugar imports have become scarce and humanity is so accustomed to its daily dose of sugar that this is starting to be a big problem. It has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar City.

What is Shine on savior? Shine on Savior is an action platformer where you try to survive a zombie apocalypse and use anything as a weapon. Inspired by Dead Rising and Metroidvanias, we wanted to encapsulate the spirit of Dead Rising and give it a retro spin on it. Story Shine on Savior takes place in 2009 in the city of New Delmarr. You play as Roy Rogers who leaves New Delmarr for work for a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shine on Savior.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Catch falling allies and dominate the battlefield! Control your flying platform to catch characters and auto-attack enemies. Build your team, link skills, and shape your own strategy in this evolving arcade action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maru Expedition: We can fly.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Blaze of Storm is a vertical-scrolling shmup featuring cyber-inspired pixel art, exhilarating fast-scrolling, and a variety of sub-weapons. As a cyberdiver, you'll delve into cyberspace and battle a diverse range of enemies. Each of the five selectable sub-weapons has its own unique characteristics, making it fun to use them appropriately depending on the situation. In addition, when a sub-weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaze of Storm.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

S. Prysm Destroyer is a 2.5d platformer anime action highscore game with contra-style gameplay where you control a 28 meter tall robot in order to destroy animal shaped robot monsters with the help of upgrades and special powers based on elements and colors. Amor A cute girl that fell in love with a boy whose passion was constructing robots. She was rather normal in her own way but after a tragic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S. Prysm Destroyer.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

95% User Score Based on 74 reviews

The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club alone or group your friends and shoot the party crashers down ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BULLET PARTY.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Saboteur II: Avenging Angel is the second part of the classic retro game hit Saboteur! made by Clive Townsend in 1987. Now after 32 years SimFabric in collaboration with Clive Townsend have prepared the special remastered version of Saboteur II: Avenging Angel for PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saboteur II: Avenging Angel.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A first person platforming, story driven VR Shooter. Fly and climb as you explore a world filled with questions, quirky characters, and an evil robotic race hell-bent on human destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Jac.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

96% User Score Based on 135 reviews

What can be more spectacular than a girl armed with rockets and a sense of humor? Yes, she is about to start solving the problems of the 21st century. And if you want to make sure she doesn’t create a few new ones, you’ll have to show her the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk SFX.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Super Man Or Monster is a monsterfilled, explosive, third person action game. You choose if you want to fight with MAN to protect, or MONSTER to destroy the world! Build your army. Blast monsters and fly around with your jetpack. Kick ass. OR... Bash, stomp and wreck cities. Bring chaos. Your choice! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Man Or Monster.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

66% User Score Based on 298 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Plain Sight is an indie game that utilises basic mechanics and plays on them greatly, usually involving charging up attacks and gravity shifting as your jump around the levels. It is practically "a game about suicidal ninja robots". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plain Sight.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Mow your way through waves of humans to save mankind from itself in a shooter with roguelike elements for 1 to 4 players. Build up your robot from spare parts and traverse the cities of the future unlocking new equipment and abilities as you go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spareware.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 1,241 reviews

From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nex Machina.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling Bird.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a linear platform shooter that takes place on the alien world of Orebody. As an orphaned battle bot named Binder, players fight their way to the Floating City of Galvanstad, a hovering A.I. fortress, to confront their makers and avenge the death of their mentor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orebody: Binder's Tale.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Star.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

41% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Radical Spectrum is a classically-inspired arcade game with infinitely increasing speed and difficulty, featuring a unique color-collecting mechanic that adds a light puzzle element. It will require you to focus your attention on multiple things at once, as the bottom of the screen becomes an ever-changing and increasingly difficult bullet-hell landscape, while the ultimate goal keeps flying aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radical Spectrum: Volume 1.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

A deadly virus has invaded the military's top secret computer. Thrust into a deadly time warp. You must battle your way through history and the future, racing against time to restore the computer memory before a growing computer virus becomes invincible. Prepare yourself of the most brutal trip through time ever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Commando.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a unified Earth government. The stage was set for an era of unpreced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARMED SEVEN.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

A frantic twin-stick shooter roguelite where you must rage through different spaceships filled with enemies. Steal their weapons, destroy every room, and use all you can find to attack. Are you strong enough to fulfill your revenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I See Red.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Post Human W.A.R is a turn-based tactical and psychological strategy game in an absurd and original post-apocalyptic background. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Human W.A.R.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Fight waves of enemies in a gritty top-down sci-fi arena, with up to four friends in a classic co-op LAN party game. Upgrade weapons and equipment and unleash powerful abilities against waves of monstrous aliens to claim the championship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHPIT 3000.

Story Surely you remember who Rustles are? They live under your feet, eat apples, invent a time machine, and endlessly rustle in the leaves... yes, yes, yes! It's all about them. And they also have friends, for example, Otter with a human face, the same one who saved Little Rustle from the enraged time machine. This time everything is much more interesting. One day, Otter came to Little Rustle’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Rustles 2.

Orange Dawn: World Description  Team: Team Orange for GSD 405 at UIUC SP 2023 Team Members: David Zhu, Tom Jiang, Yifeng Ni, Fransico, Marta Art Style: pixel art Tone: dark, gloomy setting Environment After an outbreak of a virus in 203X, the virus has turned people into zombies. In the apocalyptic world, metropolitan areas are overrun with the infected, and people try to survive in the less po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Dawn.

MechAvenger is a fast paced VR shooter and platformer about fighting robots after the end of humanity. Shoot, punch, jump and climb your way through the enemy horde, and shut down their factory. Take down enemies with 9 unique weapons, using your quick reload belt to keep them firing! Bash your enemies with weapons and fists to knock them to the ground. The robotic horde is plentiful, but a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MechAvenger.

Mutation Madness Join the Battle to Save Cell City – Embark on an Epic Journey to Defeat the Madvirus! Mutation Madness invites you to a thrilling virus-blasting challenge! Armed with your disinfectant gun, defeat waves of mutating viruses and save Cell City from the Madvirus outbreak! Upgrade your gun and use powerful items, while unraveling information about the virus. New version available on S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutation Madness.

Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arwinia.

Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metanet Hunter CD.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcore arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story of a Cube.

Foreign Cabinet is a Splitting Images clone for the 1MB ZX Spectrum Next. Most of the original game features have been included, with a fresh take on a modern set of clow...ehhr.. politicians. Meet Kim, Theresa, Boris, Donald, Angela, David, Emmanuel, Vladimir and some more! Some of their best looking photos were handpicked and been torn to pieces. Can you put them back together? What could go wro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foreign Cabinet.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

unBorn is a odd top down casual survival game. Journey with your spermatozoon as he braves new challenging worlds, and hopefully finds himself along the way. Key Features Play through 73 levels, hidden rooms, and puzzles! Listen to original, individual music scores for each chapter! Fight to survive against the terrible Megaviridae - bosses of the bodies worlds Fill all your Petri dishes with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to unBorn.

You found your new obsession in the back of a local arcade. You've never seen this arcade!  JOURNEY THROUGH THE NIGHTMARE REALM II You and your friends are certain: You MUST beat this arcade and score a spot on it's leader board. After your first run you get awarded a booster pack filled with different cards. On your next run you get to use them: Insert an ability card and use it IN-GAME!  Loca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Through The Nightmare Realm II.

"Quadron is an original arcade style game for the 48K ZX Spectrum created in the mould of the 1980s Williams classics. Set in the Quadron complex, you are charged with the task of defending the crystals mined by the relentless onset of marauding aliens. Featuring fast arcade style gameplay, multiple weapons, enemies, collectables, powerups, and a pointer based status screen and scanner, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadron.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Rogue Singularity is a high-speed infinite obstacle course. Navigate the perils at the edge of a rogue singularity as it tears worlds apart. Customise your robot and face infinite challenges, fighting to survive. Traverse universes to discover what lies beyond the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Singularity.

The New Dimension in Co-op with Blazon are proud to present Alpacalypse. A fun run and jump, collect and avoid game, first  released on Zzap! 64 Micro Action #19's cover mount. This game production consists of the following:- Presentable loading bitmap- Front end presentation- Hi score table- A selection of difficulty level settings- Upbeat music with custom in game sound effects blended together-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpacalypse.

DESCRIPTION In 1995 Double Dragon was released on the Neo Geo. It was one of the very last titles by the legendary company, Technōs Japan, and an excellent Fighting Game - but not the beat 'em up many fans expected, and have been waiting for ever since. 30 years later, Double Dragon One aims to fill this gap. It uses the amazing sprites drawn traditionally by the artists at Brizo Interactive (a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Dragon One.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Robots have torn open a portal to invade earth, humanity has mysteriously disappeared, the world has begun to tear apart, Sprint across the skies of robot-invaded earth as you try to end the invasion as you discover why the robots are here and how to stop them and destroy "The Creator". You are the last chance for humanity. AN ADVENTURE AWAITSExplore 9 distinct worlds and 45 levels with ultra fast… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flying Frags World Tour.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Simple 2D platformer. Mechanic action shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JAGD LANZER.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

25% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Death.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Last Hopeless is a survival game, with a lot of interesing reinforcement items and light physics feed back.You're the last person in this area and zombie won't give you a chance to live.You kill zombie, gather gold, and pay for new items to survive longer. Most of the items have its unique features, and some of them can enhance others. Currently we have 96 different items, including meele weapons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hopeless.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

You are a mistake. An experiment that didn’t go according to plan. A biological failure. In a secret laboratory where experiments were conducted on the edge of life and death, something emerged. You are a parasitic monster without a fixed form. Your only ability: to possess humans and use their bodies as weapons, tools, and expendable resources. Bio Fail is a dynamic side-scrolling platformer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bio Fail.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot 'em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Asciion.