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Looking for games like Pause Ahead? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project Delta, Eternal (Demo) or The Flame and the Fart.

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  1. OverviewProject Delta is a new unique concept of a Procedurally Designed Metroidvania. At its core it utilizes a fresh procedural generation technique inspired by Map, Area, and Item Randomizers of the Retro Metroidvania classics. The key twist being the game allows you to decide the order of your power-ups, and in turn, the shape of the world itself. Embark on an epic journey, uncovering map stru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Delta.

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  2. This is a Demo Build and will change before the game's full release. Eternal is a stylized combat action RPG, heavily inspired by From Software’s souls-like games but designed specifically for a more casual audience while retaining a souls-like gameplay loop. Created by a group of placement students at the University of Gloucestershire. You, the Inquisitor, are the last hope in purging the King… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal (Demo).

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  3. Embark on this journey with only two goals: forge mighty equipment and uncover the truth behind a bizarre fire. You are a skilled blacksmith and a scavenger who hunts for legends among the ruins. With your own hands you will gather resources, forge gear, and venture across perilous uncharted lands in pursuit of a secret someone tried to bury. You will experience Forging & Scavenging This … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flame and the Fart.

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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A Narrative Driven Action Platformer with FMV Digitized SpritesYou emerge from the forest, a lone warrior standing in front of the lair of the Insect God. Your grip tightens on your spear as you take a step towards your destiny. Battle your way through unforgiving enemies and uncover the secrets of the Insect God as you search for a mysterious woman in this 2D retro-inspired action platformer. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obey the Insect God.

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  5. Obscuria 2 is a horror and adventure experience created in Unreal Engine 5, where you will investigate an abandoned island with many secrets, mysteries and scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBSCURIA 2.

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  6. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    It's a pseudo-retro 2D side-scrolling shooter with a variety of gameplay in 8 stages, with visuals (TMS9918A spec V9938 palette) and sound (PSG+SCC) enhanced to mimic the MSX standard popular in Japan in the 1980s. Formerly released for smartphones in 2014 and then passed through Steam Greenlight, the release was delayed for about 10 years due to the production company's busy schedule (Final Re:Qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE GIRL FROM GUNMA Kai  群馬県から来た少女・改.

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  7. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Cotton, the legendary witch is back, and this time in 3D! Get ready for this formerly Japanese exclusive cute ‘em up gem to be “reconjured”. ININ and Success have teamed up once again to bring you a massively improved - and for the first time worldwide - re-release of Rainbow Cotton. Originally released in 2000 on Sega's Dreamcast, Rainbow Cotton takes you on an arcade-inspired journey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Cotton.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force. We developed this product with the idea that we want people to remember the excitement of those days and to pass it on to the next generation. It is a retro-style game that has the same sound as the actual FC machine, limited the number of colors, and eliminates the expressions of modern games as much as possible. Equipped with P・L・… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XELAN FORCE.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7th Domain.

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  10. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    50% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Revenge of the shadow ninja is a platform game with a gloomy artistic style, you will play the role of a samurai named Shimazu. Shimazu's son is kidnapped and his wife is killed by Takeda with the help of a demon named Fudo. For the past 10 years, Takeda has been sealed away by Shimazu, it is Shimazu's duty to take revenge and try to save his son. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous trap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge of the shadow ninja.

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  11. Smoots Summer Games is a multiplayer sports game made in a beautiful 3D art. Play with your friends and be ready to get the Gold Medal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoots Summer Games.

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  12. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    Holobunnies: Pause Café is the Holobunnies appetizer you didn't know you wanted: three little games in one adorable and quirky package! Fight your friends in a high-adrenaline two-player brawler, test your mettle against the classic q-bit bosses in Boss Rush, and navigate through Kitcat's Adventure to help Kitcat find its way to the Holobunnies to help start their Bittersweet Adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holobunnies: Pause Cafe.

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  13. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, grinding
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Join young t-rex Borti on his quest to find the best replacement for his tiny hands and arms. Explore several unknown worlds, find all the collectables and face bosses that have what you want.The aventure starts now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Hands Adventure.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmos Bit.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Tiny Thor is a classic Jump'n'Run that cleverly combines elements of action, puzzles and skill. The unique hammer-throwing action spellbinds players right from the start and acquires special superhuman abilities and upgrades as the game progresses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Thor's Revenge.

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  16. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 8 reviews

    MilitAnt blends old school action with a 2.5D shooter gameplay for an epic platforming experience. Jump to the battlefield for a completely original experience of “Epic-tiny proportions”. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MilitAnt.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 4 reviews

    Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords & Bones.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Paradox Wrench is a first person puzzle game. You have agreed to be part of an undisclosed experiment. You will be equipped with a special weapon-like tool. This tool has the ability to switch the physical dimension of certain objects, as well as your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradox Wrench.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Whip your way through nostalgia fuelled kinky demon slaying. From hidden desert temples to floating ruins, this will take you back to the golden days of gaming, where there was only 4 buttons on a controller and VHS ruled the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt Stalker.

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  20. YOU CAN'T GO LEFT. YOU MUST GO RIGHT!Super Going Right Man is a retro 2D roguelite platformer about going to the right as far as you possibly can. And then going farther! Join Right Man through a procedurally generated world that gets more dangerous the farther you travel. Run, jump, climb and dodge your way through enemies and increasingly treacherous terrain while managing Right Man's consta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Going Right Man.

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  21. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Rooster Booster 3D is a speedy retro platformer! Play through three unique, vaporwave-inspired zones as you optimize your completion time to unlock new characters and earn the Golden Torus! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rooster Booster 3D.

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  22. Humans fled to Solace seeking refuge from the eternal Celestial War. The name was a promise which was never kept. The war followed, and what they brought with them consumed everything. What remains is broken land, corrupted biomes, and desperate powers that call themselves salvation. You fight through what remains. Combat runs automatically. And when you die, that is not the end. That is the door… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormented Souls Idle.

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  23. Hamstory is a heartfelt 2D pixel platformer where every fall is part of the journey forward. Join Hamcho on a touching adventure to reach Haessi Star. Along the way, you will leap across challenging paths, sometimes miss your jump, and try again. Each attempt helps you grow stronger, teaching you how to go a little further than before. The way forward is not always clear, but with patience and a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hamstory.

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  24. This game was inspired by true events and adapted from actual childhood experiences. Do you like BOBA?History tells us that the answer to this question can be found where the Elevator ends. Explore... Take the Elevator through each floor seeking a way to reach the End. Be wary of the dangers waiting for you as you travel through each labyrinth. Main Features: Online Co-Op: Don't face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOBA.

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  25. Echoes of Broken Realms is a 2D top-down action-adventure about a survivor searching the realms for the truth behind their world's destruction. Push forward through hand-built areas, banking progress at checkpoints as you scavenge resources and unlock powers that reshape how you fight. Death doesn't take your build — it takes the world. Fall, and the realms rearrange around you, forcing you to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Broken Realms.

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  26. Go through a difficult path from the depths of a huge castle! Explore a giant castle in the middle of the ocean, with nothing but the azure ocean visible behind its walls. Go all the way to the top, find out the truth and create your own story.  The Foreigner is a metroidvania with an original style, where everything is hand-drawn. After the flood, life in the castle did not stop, all living c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Foreigner.

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  27. The kingdom of Eireos is rotting from within. A creeping darkness called the Blight devours everything it touches and the one man sworn to stop it, your brother Lance, has vanished without a trace. You are Lucian. Not a chosen hero. Not a legend. Just a brother who refuses to give up on someone he loves even as the world around him collapses into nightmare. Colossus is a story-driven action RPG wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossus: Eternal Blight.

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  28. A FIRST-PERSON PARKOUR MYSTERY ADVENTUREVanished without a trace. Explore an abandoned city where you are not alone. As photojournalist Alo, you return to your childhood home—Chendao, a once-sprawling metropolis that, overnight, became an abandoned exclusion zone. In this single-player adventure, you're armed with nothing but her camera and parkour abilitiesas Alo traverses the procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AnotherWhere.

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  29. In this third person action adventure inspired by classic survival horror games, you will play the role of an FBI agent and travel to a secret research base that has been sealed off for many years to investigate the source of the virus. Abandoned corridors, dilapidated laboratories, residual surveillance footage, and scattered bloodstains pieced together a tragedy deliberately covered up. As explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodplague Lockdown.

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  30. In the lore of the cosmos, there is told the tale of the Star Whale, a celestial entity of unfathomable size that roams freely among the stars. Within its astral body, legend whispers, is hidden a treasure of unspeakable worth, coveted by rulers and adventurers from every corner of the galaxy. For millennia, this great enigma has evaded the grasp of those who dare to seek its secrets. And yet, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Iliad.

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  31. They rewrote your memory. What you do next is on you. In this city, even staying in reality costs money. Neon billboards promise happiness forever. Anyone who falls behind on the rent gets shipped off to a dream pod. Machines hold the peace, and the people the system can't hold are left to scrape a living from its cracks. You are ALPHA-7. The memories in your head refuse to line up, and the mil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUST MOON.

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  32. Early Development InformationThis game is in Early Development by a team of 3 developers working toward a 2-level demo -- this is not yet a complete game. The goal of playtesting the game and ultimately releasing a small demo this early into development is to gain the critical support and interest of players like you, that is needed to transition development from a part-time passion project into a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Core: Awakens.

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  33. Play alone or with up to two friends as you get to know the strange inhabitants of this rubber hose world, find ways to help them, and perhaps become a little less unwell along the way. Embark on your spirit quest seeking self-control and find victory through your vices as you embrace chaos and fight your way through The Unwell. Along the way, you’ll encounter bizarre bosses, quirky characters and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Unwell.

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  34. In a world where everything feels uncertain, and the weight of every decision is immense, Path of the Ascendant invites you to step into the shoes of a young dreamer fighting to break free from the grind of poverty. Your goal isn’t just to reach the top—it’s to rise through the chaos and learn about yourself with each step you take. In this game, every jump, every decision, and every fall matters.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Come Up with Hyper.

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

    Numerical Num-Nums! is a 2D educational math quiz game, originally created as a teaching tool for students in Brazil. Inspired by Papa's Pizzeria, players help an alien seal (sealien) named Chef Gnarp at his outspace bakery. Customers place orders through fraction problems, and players must choose the correct solution to fulfill orders.  How to Play Mouse: Left click to choose menu options or a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numerical Num-Nums!.

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  36. Compass II: Rising Tides - Action Platformer  After a year and 4 months of development, adding up to around 250 hours of work, welcome to my first full indie game! - Story - You are an agent of the Compass Habitation Coalition, an organization whose goal is to colonize planets for mining, scientific R&D, and safe living. Your squad has just touched down on a newly discovered planet, ready to sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compass 2: Rising Tides.

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  37. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle game and unlock rooms in the house to progress. Find objects for the puzzles Beat the Simon Game Crack the pair matching game Look for clues Solve the riddles Solve more than 20 puzzles based on logic   Take your time, unlock rooms and have fun in a calm, cozy little house.  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The little Puzzle House.

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  38. A dark and mysterious entity from another dimension has gained access to our world through a portal deep inside an ancient temple. Only a true fighter pilot like you can stop it before it rips apart the very fabric of space and time. But beware: many dangers lie ahead! Project Möbius is a fast-paced 3D game inspired in part by 2D Shoot 'em up games such as Battle Squadron for the Amiga. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Möbius.

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  39. Controls:  WASD to move and jumpMouse to aim and Left Click to shoot(Use recoil to your advantage!) This game was created for Concordia's October 2022  Game Jam! The theme for the Jam is "There was... Then there was Not"Attempted Diversifiers:- Gooey GUI : Include at least one menu with functional buttons and sounds- Bold Choice : Music style that does not match gameplay We are a team of 6 enginee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunHead.

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  40. Aeon Datablade is a 2d masocore platformer, inspired by games like Sonic, Smash Bros and Celeste. After 20 years of game design, I've decided to return to the basics. This time there's no enemies, bosses, weapons, inventory systems, shops, or cutscenes. This time it's just you vs. the environment. This game will teach you all its intricate moves before throwing you into some insa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Datablade.

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  41. "Teppo and The Secret Ancient City" is an exciting adventure where players take on the role of explorer Teppo, searching for the legendary stone fortress hidden in the Amazon jungle. Meeting the mysterious Tanaca Wanax, the last chief of the unknown tribe of elected allies, Ugha Lulala, players will discover the incredible and fantastic history of a highly evolved ancient civilization, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teppo and The Secret Ancient City.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Lock and Release! A PICO-8 caravan shmup. Reach the core. Defend the Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EX TERRA.

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  43. You play as an automaton trying to escape a crystal cave you woke up in. Why are you here? What is this place? Begin your journey by escaping, and searching for the answers to these questions. This a metroivania-like game inspired by Hollow Knight. The current abilities are jump, dash, double jump, and wall jump. Collect all the crystals in order to proceed through the door, and into the next room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to krustallos.

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  44. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    游戏介绍 《重生了还要我谈恋爱?》是一款重生类恋爱模拟真人互动影像作品。游戏结合了道具收集,剧情解谜,和战斗QTE等元素。希望打造更加真实的赛博女友,以下是出场角色: 古灵精怪的魅魔:小恋 温柔体贴的学妹:林嘉敏 性感多金的总裁:颜妍 可爱善良的发小:阮诺儿 活泼正义的千金:白芙 神秘多变的少女:沐苏米 关于我们团队虽小,诚意满满。 希望各位玩家老爷能在玩的开心的同时,记得给我们个好评。玩家交流地抖音:重生了还要我谈恋爱 B站:重生了还要我谈恋爱 快手:重生了还要我谈恋爱 QQ裙:938160799 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 重生了还要我谈恋爱?.

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  45. Back for more is a third person strategy survival game. Teams Compete through turn-based rounds to gain the most influence over the desert! Starts with resource gathering, exchange resources for gold, more wealth = more influence. Features: Turn-Based Clan Warfare: Engage in turn-based battles against rival clans. Resource Management: Secure your influence through the accumulation of gold… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back 4 More.

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    "What is the meaning of life?" As a young person growing up in the digital age, you often find yourself locked in your room, spending your days playing video games or scrolling through social media. You delve into philosophical readings about existence, isolating yourself completely from the outside world. This isolation leads you to question the meaning of life, leaving you feeling em… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihiland.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A journey to the topSam and Elicy have the same goal, to reach the top. Both need to understand each other on this journey through the Abyss as they face various challenges and creatures that hinder their path. What is The RiseThe Rise is a precision platformer game focusing on the adventure of two characters seeking to escape the terrifying Abyss where they find themselves. Who are Sam and Elic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rise.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    MORE WEAPONS AND MAPS COMING SOON... WSAD or Arrow Keys or Right Click to move Mouse / Left Click to aim & shoot + or - to zoom in and out Enter (or click map) to start a match on the selected map P to pause / play game Backspace to finish match and see score R to restart current match F for fullscreen H to show / hide health bars U to hide / show all UI M to mute / unmute music C to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plasmateriel.

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  49. This game is a 2D action-platformer heavily inspired by (if not a blatant rip-off of) the old-school NES Castlevania games. The scope of this project was to create a reasonably polished, demo-like experience following the Castlevania formula. To that extent, I believe this project met it's goals. It is a competent action-platformer with a custom character controller, multiple collectible sub-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Action Platformer.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    In the future, a strong, outstanding species is created from the combination of humans, technology and black metal. The government names them “shadow cyborg”, and allows every sector to have their own shadow security force (S.E.F), but all of theme have to be controlled by the Headquarter placed in Century city. Everything seems so perfect, til the day Headquarter is under attacked by a Dark Clan.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overdrive Ninja Shadow.

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