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Games like Nightmare Busters Rebirth

Games like Nightmare Busters Rebirth

Games like Nightmare Busters Rebirth

Looking for games like Nightmare Busters Rebirth? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a fantasy and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Bear and The Admiral, Cuphead or Balacera Brothers.

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  1. The residents of the Solar System have been frozen in Staseo Magnesius and it's up to you to rescue them! Play as the Bear & the Admiral (in single player or local co-op) as you journey through weird worlds and ludicrous levels, battling bizarre enemies with an array of weapons and pickups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear and The Admiral.

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  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 70,643 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy Cuphead on PlayStation Store and take on fiendish foes in this uniquely-styled run-and-gun game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuphead.

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  3. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Balacera Brothers is a retro-styled run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action! Heroes Harold and Benny take a break from playing with their ska band to rid the world of the merciless Nugnur and its horde of evil skeletons! Balacera Brothers is a run n' gun game for PC, featuring: Fun gameplay with non-stop actionColorful pixel artEnergetic soundtrack full of catchy t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balacera Brothers.

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  4. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunboat God.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Knights & Guns: Premium Edition is a digital bundle that contains the base game and Expansion Pack #2 which adds 10 new levels, five new armors and some new enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights & Guns.

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  6. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Hardcore.

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  7. Heavy Metal Titans is a modern-retro Run n’ Gun Shoot ‘em up that takes players on a bloodsoaked time traveling quest to defeat General Glen Planamento and retrieve the stolen time crystal, a powerful relic that can manipulate time and reality. Choose one of seven playable characters (plus two unlockables) including a vampire, a dragon slayer, an old west cowboy, and real-life pro wrestler: WARHOR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Metal Titans.

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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Run and gun fast arcade action with dashes and slashes and fluffy characters When the Moon God turns the inhabitants of the forest to stone, four Animal Ninja Masters must fight their way to Mt. Fuji and break his spell. Use swift moves, an arsenal of tools, and each Master’s unique abilities to save your home! Kemono Heroes combines elements of run and gun, fast arcade action with dashes and sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kemono Heroes.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,291 reviews

    Metal Slug is a 1996 run and gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving on a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New Wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    “METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG 2.

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  11. Ren & Stimpy are back! Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection includes: The Ren and Stimpy Show: Space Cadet Adventures (portable) The Ren and Stimpy Show: Veediots! (16-bit/portable) The Ren and Stimpy Show: Buckeroo$! (8-bit / 16-bit) The Ren and Stimpy Show: Time Warp (16-bit) The Ren and Stimpy Show: Fire Dogs (16-bit) Key Features Rewind, save everywhere, and other quality of life… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection.

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  12. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer inspired by arcade hits from the 80s. Playable in single player or couch co-op mode for 2 players. Are you ready to take over the leaderboards? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go! Go! Mister Chickums.

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  13. Infiltrate and destroy in side-scrolling shooter style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Fall.

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  14. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Guntastic is an arcade-ish game involving shooting, mayhem, gore and yelling. Battle with up to four local or online players in incredibly fast, one-shot one-kill, non-stop matches over levels changing every few rounds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guntastic.

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  15. SnaiL TraiL is an arcade action-platformer packed with humor and chaotic battles. Use the environment, collect power-ups, grab a weapon — and squeeze every drop of maneuverability from your slippery shell! It's not about speed, it's about strategy, reflexes, and good old snail swagger. Don’t forget the co-op mode: invite your friend via Remote Play — because everything’s better with a buddy (and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SnaiL TraiL.

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  16. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Grab friends or family for a colorful co-op brawler. Easy to pick up and full of frantic fun, Ra Ra BOOM has you bashing bots, blasting baddies, and laughing together in 4-player local co-op. It’s got retro roots with a modern arcade spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ra Ra BOOM.

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  17. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Checkout Blitz is a fast-paced arcade brawler where you grab groceries, fight zombies, and outscore your friends in chaotic store showdowns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkout Blitz: The Shopping Dead.

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  18. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    56% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rad Rodgers.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Step into the mystical world of Üna, where ancient power stirs and chaos rises. As one of eight dragon-bound champions, battle through monster-infested lands, master unique fighting styles, and transform into awe-inspiring dragons to reclaim balance. Whether you're flying solo or brawling alongside friends, prepare for a fiery showdown! -Choose from 8 distinct heroes, each infused with the soul … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Mount Dragon.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,316 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 22 reviews

    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 4-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. Deep space is a dangerous place, but you don’t have to face it alone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 648 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 17 reviews

    The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter "Super Pang" where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bug Butcher.

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  22. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    71% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donuts'n'Justice.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 2,256 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef.

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  24. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 3 reviews

    Gravity Heroes gives you the ability to change gravity in a beautiful pixelated world. You can play the game alone challenging yourself to beat the best score, but you can also invite your friends and see who is the master of gravity. Play the game up to 4 players in any game mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Heroes.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Juanito Arcade Mayhem revives all the retro classics using the mechanics made popular by Super Pang. Don your finest pyjamas and help Juanito defend our favorite games from the alien Clonocell invasion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Mayhem Juanito.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Dead End Job merges the frantic, addictive, highly replayable gameplay of a procedurally generated twin-stick shooter with the iconic look of a 90s cartoon. You take on the role of a worker at Ghoul-B-Gone – the #1 experts in paranormal pest control. Ghosts are captured using a tug-of-war mechanic and every ghost you catch, citizen rescued, and job completed is added to the client’s bill. Every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead End Job.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Five characters with distresses went out for an adventure to get the medicine that was handed down from the ancient times. However, they need to gather three materials called "Sun element", "Star element" and "Moon element" and meet the god who lives in an illusionary underground temple to be able to get the medicine. In the middle of their journey, they will meet the Queen Pirates and will be b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNBIRD 2.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 280 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

    Rogue Stormers is a run'n'gun game with roguelike elements for up to four players in local and online multiplayer mode. Dying in a mission will allow you to keep earned perks which allow your character to grow stronger with each new raid. You'll delve further and further with each session until you finally defeat the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Stormers.

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  30. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side scrolling adventure! Zap, beam and fly your way through 5 unique worlds and save your friends along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flewfies Adventure.

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  32. Space Beast is a cute, non stop action, pixel art, vertically scrolling, arcade shoot-them-up. Shoot and dodge bullets in a short and dense Story mode. Find the alternate paths and unlock new biomes. Explore the ever changing Dimension mode. All games modes are playable in coop . The Wild Angry Beast fights her way on a foreign planet to punish noisy neighbours and be able to sleep peacefull… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Beast.

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  33. Discover Rayman Legends Retold for PS5 and PS5 Pro on the official PlayStation website. Embark on a bold reimagining of the acclaimed platformer,, filled with new content and narrative twists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rayman Legends Retold.

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    Kapih is a classic run-'n'-gun shooter platformer, with action packed levels and boss battles. The visuals and music are inspired by the many lost in time art-styles of India. We follow the adventure of our cute protagonist Vaanar who is a common kid in a colorfully imagined ancient India. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to kapih.

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  35. A catastrophic slime-ocalypse just turned your city into a buffet for the undead—and guess what? You're the main course... ...but don’t panic! (Actually, panic a little. Okay, that’s just the right amount.) Grab your best bud (or go full lone-wolf mode) and dive head-first into Monsters and Me—a relentless, round-based, top-down arcade shooter where everything wants to eat your face. It’s fast. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters and Me.

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  36. Take on massive dinosaurs and cunning cavemen, and bring the kidnapped maidens back to your tribe in this retro collection featuring the three Joe & Mac games for the SNES! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joe & Mac Retro Collection.

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  37. Decorporate is a local multiplayer platform-fighter game. It can be played by 1 to 4 players on a single computer. Controls support both Keyboard, USB controller and Bluetooth controller devices. Players can also choose to fight AI controlled characters, with three different levels of difficulty. The players control game characters who can Move horizontally, Jump, perform Attacks, or use their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decorporate.

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  38. Josh Journey: Darkness Totems is a hand drawn beat’em up game about four brave heroes, that use their skills to defeat the Nightmare Monsters using special combo attacks in a co-op gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Josh Journey: Darkness Totems.

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  39. Fright Knight Legend is an action packed beat 'em up where you embark on a journey to save the cursed Kingdom of Brightmore. As you fight your way through the hordes of enemies & avoid traps along the way to find the gems scattered throughout the land, the Wizard narrates the legendary adventure.This is a tale told many times before in many different ways throughout history. It's a story with humb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fright Knight Legend.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Stage completion time affects both boss health and rewards! Every 15 seconds, the Golden Skull will fill up a battery. If you haven't reached the Henchbot (boss) yet, it will be added to his health. After you defeat him, any remaining energy is converted to batteries you can spend on upgrades (which help you go faster)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bot Gaiden.

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  41. Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 is a perfect co-op experience for up to 4 players. Choose your character and prepare to have fun with one of the game modes. In Tower Challenge you need to overcome single-player challenges with rising difficulty. Arena Mode makes you play with your friends on one of the 14 arenas. In Swarm you need to survive zombie attacks and Blender makes you cut as many fruits as possibl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bouncy Bob 2.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    41% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Choose from 4 characters to battle through 30 stylish, pixelated stages to find and defeat the dreaded Retromancer in this frantic, fantasy themed arena shooter! Play solo or mix-and-match characters with up to 3 friends in local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retromancer.

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  43. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    More than a mere game, MARVEL MaXimum Collection is one for the True Believers, a Super Hero-sized helping of history, taking gamers on a comprehensive tour of Marvel’s gaming legacy. Spanning multiple genres and a multitude of the world’s greatest heroes, gamers can experience every pixelated punch, web-swing, and optic blast across multiple platforms. Refusing to play favorites, MARVEL MaXimum C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARVEL MaXimum Collection.

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  44. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Join the IMPLANT CORPS and capture the most HOLDOUTS to win the FOREHEAD CHIP! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forehead Chip.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Create, play, and share your own chaotic 2D platforming levels! Inspired by classic cartoons, powered by your creativity, and fueled by one simple truth: My game is good. The algorithm just ignores me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToonSouls Maker.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Darkzan Adventure is a Medieval Arcade RPG full of humor, fast-paced action, and unusual characters. Explore mysterious lands, face the cult of Darkzan, and uncover bizarre events while playing solo, in co-op, or even in idle mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkzan Adventure.

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  47. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Yarn Guardians is a 2D Action-Adventure in which you play as cute flying cats that fight enemies with powerful Yarn Balls! Play the story campaign alone or with a friend. You can also challenge up to three friends in the versus mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yarn Guardians.

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  48. Dive into an epic and brand-new adventure with Asterix & Obelix! Experience a story full of humour, epic battles and unforgettable encounters in a thrilling platform game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon.

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  50. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Action Packed 2D Arcade Action Platformer featuring hand-drawn graphics. Armed with your fists (or a rolling pin) and a variety of bread-based boosts, fend of the the Alien Plants, and avenge the Bakery they destroyed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to El Panadero: The Baker.

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