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Games like Onward and Upward

Looking for games like Onward and Upward? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with No Hacker's Sky, Onward and Upward! DX or The Plan.

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  1. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In No Hacker's Sky you're a space enthusiast, who also happens to be a skilled hacker. It's set in the future, where a huge space mining corporation called Extrasolar Mining Corp (EMC) has deployed probes, satellites and manned stations on distant planets and moons. You are contacted by a group called Unknown to hack into the EMC network to find out what is going on. Here's where the game begins. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Hacker's Sky.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Now available on Steam! Click here to visit! Meet Lily, an energetic young lady with a love for exploration. One boring day at school, Lily looks up at the sky and begins to ponder. "Is the moon really made of cheese?" Determined to find out, Lily sneaks out of school and tries her hand at some parkour using her parasol, to try to make her way up to the moon. Look, man, I don't know either. Help L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onward and Upward! DX.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12,151 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

    A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence. The Plan was developed as a side project by Krillbite Studio while working on Among the Sleep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Plan.

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  4. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 9 reviews

    A sidescrolling stunt game, based on Pumped BMX 2 for mobile platforms, Pumped BMX+ is retooled for consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumped BMX+.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    In Terrian Saga: KR-17 players take control of a lone Military Drone, #17, as it mysteriously gains sentience when activated for war. Players can use an assortment of upgradable weapons including their laser, flame thrower, grenades and KR's home-skillet and guided missile J1M. Gamers must fight their way through hordes of deadly drones while exploring intricate levels to find the path that uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrian Saga: KR-17.

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  6. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almost There: The Platformer.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

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  8. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mustache.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Mr. Bree+ is a sidescroller adventure game about a householder family pig captured by wild boars and sent to work as a captive. Tired of that, Mr. Bree decides to run away! During his escape, Mr. Bree had a trauma and forgot about his family, the way home and also his movement skills. Now he needs to remember all that, return home and find out what happened to his wife and son. Along his journey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Bree+.

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  10. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    55% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Terra Lander pays homage to the classic early days of arcade retro gaming. Navigate the player to the landing pad through twenty increasingly difficult levels within the time limit and whilst managing limited fuel resources. Movement or firing uses up fuel, though levels can be replenished by shooting the fuel dumps. Running out of fuel means you loose control and can't fire. If all fuel dumps ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Lander.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews

    Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Fancy Pants Adventure.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fly Dangerous is a love letter to racing. Fly in space or over varied, infinite, procedurally generated terrain, with total freedom of movement and a Newtonian Flight Model. Its flight assists can be toggled at will, allowing total control over your racing ship with your favorite flight stick setup to beat your own track record or compete on leaderboards. If you don't care about lap times, you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly Dangerous.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 11,862 reviews

    This modded version of Runmo lets you play as Meatmo, a character that is totally not inspired by Meatboy. play Little Runmo play Meatboy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Meatmo.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Play the prequel of Linked Mask! Incarnate yourself in the skin of Viewer, a curious traveler who has been called by the gods to fulfill an objective that is not very clear, but you're here. A 2D platformer with a gradual difficulty but at no time taking you by the hand to overcome the different challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlinked Mask.

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  16. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    A platforming adventure about the colors of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colors of Your World.

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  17. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    27% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Get ready to embark on an exciting nostalgia trip with the modernized release of Commander Keen Dreams Definitive Edition! This beloved sidescroller has been meticulously enhanced to provide a captivating gameplay experience while preserving its original charm. Let's dive into the detailed user gameplay experience and feature set: Visual Enhancement and Widescreen Support: Commander Keen Dreams De… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Keen in Keen Dreams: Definitive Edition.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 1,582 reviews

    Government experiments on a young girl triggered a cosmic shock wave that gifted many young girls with mystical powers. She re-emerges into the world and vows to destroy all of mankind in an act of revenge. A brave group of girls who embraced their powers head to the battlefield to confront her; not just for the sake of the world, but to pursue their own personal motives and dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Princess.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    THE BEGINNINGS OF WAR An age of peace for the Nomis Galaxy has come to an end. The year is 5494. A terrorist bombing has occurred on Korva, the capital planet of The Red Zone. This attack has resulted in the loss of countless innocent Korvan lives. Evidence from the investigations has linked the cause of the attack to a Skyddan cargo ship from The Green Zone. When confronted with the evidence, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verisim Skies.

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  20. Izanami becomes bored with her usual sitting around the house, shut-in, lifestyle. And so, her friends Eione, Florine, and Lauressa decide to show her a magical stone from their homeland, with the power to turn her thoughts into reality. Izanami then begins to bring life to her own Danmaku! (Also known as a Bullet Hell) She then leaves ships behind for the three sisters to chase after her, with a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Izanami's Dream Battle.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 442 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Disney's Hercules Action Game is a platform game mainly two-dimensional, although in many missions the player can walk to other planes via pathways or stairs. There are ten levels and three difficulty modes: Beginner, Medium, and Herculean. Hercules can jump, grab ledges, swing on poles, and jump while running. He has a variety of attack moves at his disposal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney's Hercules.

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  23. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Iggy’s Egg Adventure is a prehistoric platformer 75 million years in the making. You play as Iggy, a baby Velociraptor who must rescue his mother from her evil caveman captors, while collecting as many of her eggs as you can along the way. Iggy’s Egg Adventure has a classic platform feel with stylized 3D graphics on a modern gaming engine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iggy's Egg Adventure.

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  24. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 53 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Magnetic By Nature explores platforming without platforms. Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape. As the last remaining robot, journey through the forgotten ruins to reactivate your friends. Successfully funded on Kickstarter and winner of both the Best Developed Game and Audience C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnetic By Nature.

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  25. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    27% User Score Based on 397 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    Tetris Ultimate has six exciting modes, fun new features, and unique visuals, the evolution of this iconic game is the ultimate must-have on next-gen consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tetris Ultimate.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 993 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Set out on an emotional journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Lose yourself in moments of happiness and overcome every hardship as you relive your life’s story. A story of joy and sorrow. A simple story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arise: A Simple Story.

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  27. Marty Thinks 4th Dimentionally is an isometric 3D puzzle platformer where you play as a small robot on a journey to find his creator. With the aid of time travel, Marty is able to step into the past and work together with past versions of himself to overcome any challenge. By playing out partial solutions and then resetting time, the player can work with their past to succeed. The game was crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marty Thinks 4D.

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  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 351 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    AGGELOS is a mesmerizing new action-RPG inspired by the likes of Wonder Boy that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era... but plays like a modern-day marvel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AGGELOS.

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  29. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 409 reviews

    You are Akane, a Kunoichi ninja secretely loving her master Goro, a noble samurai. One day Goro is kidnapped by the evil Hiromi - you have to rescue him, but it won't be an easy task! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akane the Kunoichi.

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  30. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Return.

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  31. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Wishlist The Full Version About the GameABOUT THIS PROLOGUE Skeletons, Celestial Beings, Magic Swords and a vast beautiful world created in pixel art. All this together with an adventure full of mysteries and puzzles that cannot be told in just one story. Here is a brief summary of what can be found in Abyss The Forgotten Past. Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue, is the begining of Leonnor's Ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Delivery Berrie is a fast-paced 2D platformer where you play as a courier berry named Berrie. He has just gotten a huge supply of food (which is shown in a small crate) to feed Berrie's hometown for an entire year, and now must race against a 1 minute and 30 second clock to deliver it ALL the way to Berrie's hometown while dodging numerous traps and enemies and managing your time wisely to make it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Berrie.

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  33. Welcome to Meander land! In a world torn by war, it's up to cartographer Corylus Flint to chart out what remains. When he crash lands on a mysterious island, however, he finds himself smack-dab in the middle of mafia territory!  Along the way, Corylus meets a variety of strange characters, both friend and foe. Can he escape the island and continue his life's work? History! Back in 2013… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Land.

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  34. 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.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Story Have you ever been tired of sitting around in your classroom? David wants to be with his friends outside of school, but his teachers just want him to learn. Boring... They even positioned snitches to alert them if they see someone skipping. But David won't stop trying to get to his friend, a gorilla who will take him home. In School Skipper you can help David sneak out!  Collect the keys, op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School Skipper.

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  36. Welcome to BOMB BLAST! A game created by John Cervantes for DMD 2542 A young bomb looks up to the sky and longs to fly. Fulfill your dreams and explode through the air, little bomb! Weave through spikes, bounce on trampolines, and collect Sparks to fuel your explosions! ~GAMEPLAY~ This game is a sidescrolling platformer, where your goal is to reach the flag at the end of the level. You play as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bomb Blast.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Dotto Botto is a classic Super Mario Bros. platformer game. Help Dotto to find his way home and try to beat all the levels! You will face deadly enemies, weird creatures and hideous obstacles on your way back home, so be careful! GAME CONTROLS: GAMEPAD D-pad or Left-Stick = Move A / B = Jump / Skip Intro / Select START / BACK = Pause Game KEYBOARD:  WASD or ARROW KEYS = Move/ Jump SPAC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dotto Botto.

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  38. 2fr0g is a work in progress, and may contain bugs (no pun intended!)UPDATED: JANUARY 12, 2016: New beta version 0.99!Pronounced "TOO-frog", 2fr0g is a modern mashup of various classic 8-bit frog games. Four different-colored frogs are controlled by between one and four humans, each with their own USB gamepad. (Player 1 can use the keyboard.) The game's AI controls any remaining frogs as players ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogpocalypse (a.k.a. "2fr0g").

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A 1-bit micro platformer about daydreams of parkour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydreamour.

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  40. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    If you want to relax and rest, this game is for you.Go through the levels collecting all the balls and soon run to the finish.Good luck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Man 3D Part2.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    LOBBER is a top down hack and slash where you can hack, slash, and chop your way to victory! Cut off skeleton's heads and catch their skulls to perform powerful moves! Endless arcade action with 3 unique enemy types 2 different objectives to clear, alternating each level Wide and varied moveset with melee, ranged, and special options If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lobber.

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  42. Slaughter the Undead In This 8 Bit Run-n-gunDesert Of The Undead is a fast-paced action old school run n gun platformer. Though this game has taken a lot of inspiration from classic NES games it is a unique experience. Enter the harrowing world of "Desert Of The Undead," where the line between duty and family blurs amidst the chaos of a zombie apocalypse. Play as John Maverick, a o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers.

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  43. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance! The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it. In order to defeat the empire you will have to prove yourself as a warrior by rid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Citadel.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    KARATE MASTER Knock Down Blow, is an explosive fighting game of full contact karate (kakuto Karate), which will involve you not only in fierce fights, but also in the preparation and training needed for a Karateka to strengthen body and spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karate Master - Knock Down Blow.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.O.W.D.E.R. - Powder On Wild Days Explodes Randomly Play as a delivery elf who must maneuver around obstacles to prevent his package from bursting and deliver it to one of many towns. You can consume the exploded powder to get a buff, but things might get even worse... How long will you resist before giving in to the powder's appeal? Gameplay Whenever one of your powder keg explodes, it is turned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.O.W.D.E.R..

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  46. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Kira Kira Magical Stars is a cute fantasy magical girl top-down shooter and platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kira Kira Magical Stars.

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  47. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Meet the disposable heroes... A rag-tag band of nobodies who - quite by accident- represent the kingdom's last hope. With the royal army slain it is they who must venture across the land on a quest to bring back the head of the king's son so that the light might return. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disposable Heroes.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    A small puzzle game about getting out of big trouble! Trapped in a prison, a Wizard uses telekinesis to push and pull their way out and escape together with newfound friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard's Way Out.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    30% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    The stick figure days are back! Ballistick combines tactical combat, over-the-top gore, and realistic gun mechanics to create an experience like no other. Lock, load, and get ready to relive the glory days of stick figure combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballistick.

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