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Looking for games like Paleo Showdown? Here are top action recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Slime's Return, MASSIVE CHALICE or Nightside.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

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  2. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,543 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 14 reviews

    Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MASSIVE CHALICE.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    54% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    NIGHTSIDE is a sci-fi base building real time strategy game set on the dark side of an unknown planet where the valuable "green ice" resource can be found. Follow Adam, a human explorer, as he discovers the secrets of this dark world through a story-driven single player campaign, battle online against other players or team up against AI opponents or practice solo against a challenging AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightside.

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  4. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Lands.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    # Armadillo Madness ## Game Summary Armadillo Madness is an exciting and fast-paced game where players control an armadillo navigating through 2 levels. The game features obstacles, power-ups, and enemies that test the player's skills and reflexes. The goal is to complete each level while shooting enemies and avoiding hazards and collecting power-ups. Game is Arcade style with HighScore tracking… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armadillo Madness.

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  6. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    We've all felt the pain of loss, depression or anxiety. It's almost impossible to not be affected by at least one of these things in day to day life. They can make you feel like you've sunk to a depth that there is no easy escape.  What if that pit was a real entity you needed to conquer in order to  move on? That is the world of Rock Bottom. Face increasingly more difficult platforming levels to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Bottom - 48 Hr Version.

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  7. Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

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  8. Explore the world, learn new spells, bend spells around corners and get spell upgrades in the adventure of a young wizard roaming the world. Become a wizard for hire and begin your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superior Wizards.

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  9. Take control of the US aircrafts at the World War II, fight against deadly enemies! Play through several challenging missions and free-play mode with the desired map, aircraft and difficulty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Challenging Dogfights.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    No one remembers what the world looked like before, except for a team of brave rangers. Now chaos and unpredictability reign everywhere - harmless creatures in the past bring destruction, and the world around is constantly changing, over and over again nullifying the familiar environment around If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty Rangers.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons takes everything you love about classic metroidvanias and brings them together with a cooperative, modern twist! Join Pampas and Selene as they collect powerful artifacts, overcome monsters, demons, and a vengeful evil with the help of the gods themselves! Experience the Retro 8-bit Adventure: Control both Pampas & Selene, swapping between them to conquer ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons.

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

    OVERVIEW Spanning over 45-years, Stay Alive My Son (SAMS) is a groundbreaking virtual reality odyssey where you are transported into the life of Yathay Pin, a survivor of the Cambodian genocide to witness the world through his eyes, where every decision you make unfolds his poignant story of family separation, survival, and resilience. This narrative is based on the true events described in Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY ALIVE MY SON (VR): A True Story About A Father's Relentless Search For His Son.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 608 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Expedition 2.

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  14. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    DINO MERCS is a roguelike deckbuilding game where you take on the role of a veteran member of Dark Solar Defense, a shadowy private military corporation. To survive, build multiple decks while conducting operations, engaging in fierce combat, and defending your base from attackers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DINO MERCS.

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  15. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    65% User Score Based on 153 reviews
    Critic Score 23%Based on 2 reviews

    Woodle Tree 2: Worlds is an open world platformer/adventure videogame. This time the forces of evil are taking over the Wood Lands with a black substance that is absorbing energy and life from the living creatures! Will you be able to take over this enormous new evil force? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodle Tree 2: Worlds.

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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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  17. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Nadia was Here is an RPG that runs in the vein of the classic 8 and 16 bit eras, inspired by gems like Golden Sun, Final Fantasy and many others. However, by changing some fundamental aspects, Nadia was Here combines old school experiences with modern day indie game mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadia Was Here.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    "Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    51% User Score Based on 300 reviews

    Garshasp is based on ancient Persian mythology bringing to life the epic battles of the mythological hero, Garshasp, in the ancient lands against the evil monsters. You play as Garshasp himself, the strongest man in Persian Mythology, in a journey to revenge and reclaim the legendary mace of his ancestors which is stolen by the Deevs. A journey which proves to unlock more significant hidden myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garshasp: The Monster Slayer.

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  20. 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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  21. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony.

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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 309 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Cursed is an action platformer with a compendium of myths from medieval Spain and the spirit of a mid-to-late '80s arcade game. Run, jump and throw your weapons as you move through decadent medieval landscapes full of dangers and monsters. Learn about each situation and enemy pattern in order to progress. Open chests and hit hidden spots for bonuses, weapons and equippable objects. Find the five … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Castilla.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    49% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble Duel.

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  24. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 16 reviews

    Wulverblade puts you in the role of Britons' greatest warriors as you resist the oppressive expansion of the Roman Legions and the traitorous allied tribes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wulverblade.

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  25. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 36%Based on 1 reviews

    [Media 37300071] [Media 2199846] About the game In Kawaii Deathu Desu, supernatural beings find themselves incarnated as cute Japanese idols! Halfway between cute and terrifying, these hellish... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kawaii Deathu Desu.

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  26. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 4 reviews

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up in this homage to classic old school classics! Become the fiercest lady on the police force! Take out the bad guys through 4 unique levels filled with challenging bosses and powerful special guns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Crazy.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex of Victory.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 852 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Blazing Chrome is a classic co-op run 'n gun with an original arcade feel. Players can choose between Mavra, the badass human resistance, soldier or Doyle, the groovy rebel robot, to kick some metal ass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Chrome.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    48% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    In this unique Tower Defense you will travel through William’s mind in a colored and dreamlike universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shad'O.

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  30. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory. Unique units, a wide range of structures, spells, gold and various resources make this game that you will return to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Defense.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 519 reviews

    Get back to some serious Old-School gaming with Syder Arcade! A love letter to Amiga games of the 90′, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders. Syder Arcade is a free scrolling, multi directional shoot ’em up, an uncompromised old-school experience, furious, challenging, straightforward. This game will bring you back in time, when bulky starships were … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syder Arcade.

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  32. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    (Download and play the .exe build for best performance) Innards Exterminator: A boss rush + action platformer game developed for the Summer 2021 Boss Rush Jam: https://itch.io/jam/boss-rush-jam-2021  A colossal, monstrous Gargantuan is threatening Earth. No country's firepower or nuclear weapons can put a dent in it's skin. The world's only hope is a mysterious biologist, who sets off on a missio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Innards Exterminator.

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  33. Survive your own strategy. Outwit your past. Race against the clock. Step into the paradoxical battleground of Time's Up!, a fast-paced, time-looping card game where every duel is a fight against your former self. Built for quick matches, deep strategy, and relentless replayability, Time's Up! combines deck-building with real-time pressure, forcing players to adapt on the fly in an increasingl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time's Up!.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Game Concept:  "LeniHop" is a captivating, open-source example project for the Godot game engine, designed in a charming pixel-art style using assets from Kenney.nl. Inspired by the simplicity and fun of WarioLand 4's "Hop Game" and "Dino Run" from Chrome Gameplay Mechanics: Players guide Leni, a pixelated character with a design reminiscent of Wario and the Chrome Dino, through a side-scrolling … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LeniHop.

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  35. Dicey Spooky Quest is a haunting runner game set in a medieval world inhabited by spirits of all kinds. You play as a mysterious knight, fighting their way through terrorizing monsters to collect souls.Faced at the start of the run with the Dice of Fate, randomised numbers are granted by the relics, leaving the player with the choice of what stat allocate the numbers to. Choosing a high number fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dicey Spooky Quest.

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  36. Dungeon Hunters is a top-down 2d shooter where you go through 3 locations to find a treasure deep in the desert dungeon. Choose from 4 weapons, use cover to fight through 6 enemy types while avoiding traps, collect coins to buy cool upgrades for your character. Special features: Enemy AI — enemies shoot a random number of projectiles which makes the fights somewhat unpredictable. And running ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Hunters.

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  37. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    I can assure you this game is NOT a virus; it is a false positive. Created for the Bullet Hell Game Jam.  A reboot of the SEGMENTS series. Criticism is greatly appreciated as I plan to release a non-game-jam improved version of this game and possibly a sequel of some kind may be coming eventually. This game is based off of characters created by Vanouper. About: Play as Kimwaskiteawastery (aka K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEGMENTS: Kimwaskiteawastery.

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  38. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Intro Do you want to be a cop and chase the most famous—and infamous—bank robber? Here is your opportunity: Intel says that there will be a robbery in the Golden Bank, where the Big Diamond is stored. Go and get to the diamond before the robber and set a trap. Do you want to be the most famous bank robber? Here is your opportunity! Break into the Golden Bank and stole the Big Diamond. The police … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cops&Robbers.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Journey across the perilous Divide between the Spiritual and Physical Realms.  For profit, of course. Did you ever wonder: "What if Uncharted Waters was a dungeon crawler?"  I know I sure did! Average play time (if you get hooked and play all the way to the end): 90 minutes Time to see a representative sampling of the game (I'd suggest: visited another town and then returned, and found at least on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Wanders.

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  40. # Introduction : Embark on an exciting journey through ancient Greece, set in the mythical year of 1182 BC, in a 2D side-scrolling adventure! As a valiant Greek warrior, you'll engage in epic battles against the Trojans, navigating through levels to collect pieces of the legendary Trojan Horse. Each level will unlock a piece of the horse, leading to a grand finale where you confront the ultimate e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horse of Troy.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Jayvin an unlikely hero, if every there was one, stumbles into a portal and finds himself in the land of Naturnum. Unbeknown to him, his arrival has been expected. Evil forces, commanded by the Dark Lord, Arachemon, are wreaking havoc across the Universe. Only Jayvin has the power to fight these forces and put an end to Arachemon's reign of terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Jayvin.

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  42. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Based on the old "Daleks" game, TAAOSA turns the concept into an arcade game with 20 levels, 5 game speeds, a challenge mode and the ability set the player either as always moving (MUCH trickier!) or with the ability to stop. Unashamedly retro in every aspect, if you want amazing visuals then look elsewhere, but if you want a simple, challenging game that's randomised every time you play it, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ancient Art of Staying Alive.

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  43. A roguelike dungeon crawler with cellular automata-based magic. See the author's notes for this game here. This is a roguelike dungeon crawler where you play as a wizard with a dumb name and inconvenient spells. Your spells are based on cellular automata, a type of mathematical model where cells in a grid interact with their neighboring cells to give rise to complex emergent behavior (the mos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cellular Arcana (Alpha).

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  44. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Intro song to set the mood for the gametest here: Project:Soul Since time has been reverted creatures and monsters are crawling out of their holes to gather "time". "Reset the world clock". Probably the last sentence our heroine Zephia remembers before waking up in front of a clock tower without any clue who she is and why she's even there. At her side is Nova. He's Zephias companion and the ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project:Soul.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Average Play through: 8-15 minutes (depending on your skill in the platforming section!) V1.1 changes in Devlog V1.2 changes in Devlog V1.3 changes in Devlog Breaking Time is our Submission for the GameDevTV 2020 Game Jam. It is a short Platformer/Adventure game with one open platform level and some dialogue choices that will influence the outcome at the end of the game (both the performance a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking Time - GameDevTV 2020 GameJam.

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

    Welcome to Hellworld! "Hellworld!" is a 2D side scrolling adventure game.  On the morning of his 13th birthday, Seth wakes up to find out that he's the literal son of Lucifer, and that he has inherited the power of Despair. Fill your enemies with Despair!  Using this ability of Despair, Seth can take control of his enemies by possessing them on his journey to rally his half-sibling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellworld!.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Carry forth with your campaign! About the GameTry The Prologue for free ahead of the full launch on April 27th! Wishlist now and continue your journey from the 27th of April with Ash of Gods: The Way! Ash of Gods: The Way tells the story of a young warrior who must infiltrate a neighboring country on the brink of declaring war, and master a card game they use to train their military aristocra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue.

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  48. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    How to play The aim of the game is to see how far you can run through the cave, whilst avoiding various hazards and jumping over many gaps. When the game starts, you will start running automatically and build up speed running on the ground. As you travel further into the cave, the challenge will increase. The game ends when you run out of health, or fall into a pit. This game can played in brows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cave Runner DX.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Check out the most recent comprehensive development updates on the Kickstarter page HERE. (Last updated 2/20/24) (Updated to v0.12 - 06/29/23 Change log HERE)  Want the latest news and behind the scenes previews? The official Twitter(X) profile can be viewed HERE. New Features • Parallax Scrolling • Improved animations • Smarter enemies and combat tactics • New weapons with unique skills • Improv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fallen Crown - GameBoy Color.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    WELCOME TO THE WORLD WIDE WEST!! My next small project while working on Once Upon An Adventure is here! This is BOYZ: WORLD WIDE WEST! BOYZ WWW is a small contained Quick Draw experience with psuedo-multiplayer (?) elements. Create your very own BOY and post their code online so others can duel them in a quick draw in their own game! It's a very primitive form of multiplayer, but I'm pretty please… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOYZ - WORLD WIDE WEST.

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