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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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

83% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Pixel Combat Shooter is a pixel shooter where you have to fight for survival in a world plagued by zombie apocalypse. Defend your home from waves of zombies, build a time machine and fight unique bosses. Crafting, upgrades and a nostalgic atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Combat: Zombie Shooter.

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.

Demon Of The Time is a fast-paced FPS arcade shooter packed with intense, cinematic battles across vast, meticulously crafted locations inspired by ancient Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon of the Time.

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.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Redshift Blueshift is a tournament-ready pong-like 2D shooter in which two pilots fight for glory in their variable paddle ships! Power up your shields, unleash a horde of drones and homing missiles on your opponent and keep the hyper-ball in play! Supports local multiplayer and single player vs AI. Gamepad strongly recommended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redshift Blueshift.

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.

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.

About this game: Morbid Inhale is a top-down shooter.Hungry zombies want to devour you. Take the biggest gun and fight them back!Show them how to fight for life to the last drop of blood!Kill the zombies by any means.Shoot, blast, burn, rip and tear!Get experience, upgrade skills, use perks, bonuses, and...Shoot, blast, burn, rip and tear!In the single player campaign, you will find out why the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morbid Inhale.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Start on an epic adventure of square proportions! Explore mysterious zones, conquer challenging puzzles, and engage in thrilling battles with fierce foes. Unlock the full potential of your hero by collecting powerful items scattered throughout the land. The greatest of adventurers will discover hidden treasures waiting for only the bravest of explorers. Parry bullets! Once discovered, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeroSquare.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Freddy Farmer is a retro arcade style game with 16-bit pixel art graphics in the style of the 80s/90s where you can test your skills as a player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy Farmer.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Experience the beginning of the end of Cypress Ridge in this '90s survival horror nightmare at the dawn of the zombie outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: Shades of Horror Chromatic Split.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of a shattered world, where the remnants of humanity clash for survival in an epic struggle for dominance. Battlefall: State of Conflict DEMO is a high-octane real-time strategy (RTS) game that catapults you into a post-apocalyptic realm torn apart by the ruins of civilization and the battle cries of three distinct factions - 'Earth Forces Network,' 'Sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battlefall: State of Conflict.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

83% User Score Based on 47 reviews

WISHLIST NOW! About the Game In this action rogue-like game, survive evil robot attacks, gain XP by killing them and upgrade your weapons and character for the next room. It's all about strategy, reflexes, and smart choices. Gain XP by killing evil robots and upgrade your character! Buy and upgrade your weapons and equipment! Exciting Action-Packed Roguelike Gameplay! Careful choice of weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

The forest (filled with suspicious quantities of ammunition) has been invaded by cellular automata! Use various weapons, abilities, and upgrades to purge the machines in the forest before the machines take over. The machines in Yawnoc are based on Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata. Will you carelessly attack the machines and die to a creature of your own making or destroy the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yawnoc.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron. Using a variety of weapons, you will have to stop the forces of the Colonies, who are hell-bent on destroying Earth. Upgrade your equipment, survive action-packed levels, and climb the online leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exile Squadron.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

Coming back from the vacation Sonic took after foiling the plans of Dr Robotnik, he finds that Tails and all his other animal friends are missing. Sonic finds a letter waiting for him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 3 reviews

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Moth DX.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Blast-off is a hardcore jumper, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates. This forces the hero to reach super-fast speed to break through the space-time and break through the limit, where he will find peace in the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast-off.

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.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 1,241 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 1 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.

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.

Running Robot Man is a roguelike dungeon crawler and exploration game. Play as a robot training for an explorer license at the "Establishment," armed with a parasol, laser, and many acrobatic abilities. Explore a dozen dungeons (solo or in co-op with friends), and unlock access to new abilities and areas in the overworld.  Game loopExplore procedural dungeons. Glide with your parasol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Robot Man 4.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

53% User Score Based on 77 reviews

HOOAH! Lock and Load Soldier! Get ready for the latest in Virtual Reality Team-Based Tactical Combat. DESIGNED specifically for VR, Alpha Mike Foxtrot (AMF) delivers the goods for the Advanced FPS Player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Mike Foxtrot.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Take control of Dr. Beyond in his quest to escape the facility! Use the products of your research to create an undead army and cause havoc in the complex while you aim to accomplish your objectives to reach the next area. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead & Beyond.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

69% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Come with us to the magnicifent world of circuses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball of Wonder.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Wukong VS Robot.

Drive your space interceptor, dive into the deep space, fight against the enemy! Remember, protect the carrier! Protect the carrier! Protect the carrier! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Interceptor.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

SOCKETEER is a frantic randomly generated top-down shooter where you play as a small robot that cannot shoot. Instead, the main character must hack into any electronic device and utilize it to survive. Take control of defense robots and blast other enemies away, crack into security door control panels and slam them shut on unsuspecting guards, circumvent data consoles and download map information … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Socketeer.

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.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 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.

Confront demonic invaders across Planet Earth as you fight for survival. Level up your survivor, collect an arsenal of unfathomable firepower, and discover your true potential as you fight your way across your homeworld in this thrilling, action packed first person combat experience. BECOME THE ULTIMATE SURVIVORFight for survival like no human ever has. Unleash powerful Abilities, and wield a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Survival.

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.

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.

Tronix Defender is a retro styled Tower Defence game where you must protect your CPU from hack-bots and trojans inside a digital world. The levels are partially randomised for maximised replay-ability and the game is enhanced by a killer Synthwave soundscape created by TimeSlave Recordings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tronix Defender.

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.