Games like Playback
Looking for games like Playback? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hot Dog Reporter, Yars Rising or The Knightling.
- 61%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphics100% User Score 12 reviews
Hot Dog Reporter is a (very early access) game about a hot dog in a hurry. It's a fast paced platformer with a speedrun mode that will eventually turn into a metroidvania with a mystery to solve and charmingly weird characters to meet (and a speedrun mode). Once the linear levels are iterated on enough to finalize Hot Dog Reporter's mechanics, gameplay will begin to spill onto the sprawling, inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Dog Reporter.
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- 81%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, character development91% User Score 135 reviewsCritic Score 71%14 reviews
From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles. In WayForward’s experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yars Rising.
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- 88%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability88% User Score 284 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews
The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.
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- 99%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, replayability99% User Score 928 reviews
Explore a vast urban landscape in this narrative-driven, 2D top-down platforming adventure! In Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, you're a budding yoyo master facing off against enemies using the weapon you know best: your prized yoyo! As Pippit, you'll be quite literally thrown into the shocking story of your auntie's business empire, a soul-stealing mega-laser, and four dastardly crime bosses! E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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- 96%Game Brain Scoregraphics, atmospheregameplay, optimization96% User Score 92 reviews
THE HIT FLASH SERIES REBORN William and Sly is an open-world 3D platformer based on the popular Flash games from the golden age of browser gaming. Remember those familiar, cozy adventures, reimagined in an entirely new style. AN OPEN WORLD TO EXPLORE Race through lush valleys, soaring mountains, peaceful coasts, and other wild landscapes as a fox in search of mushrooms. Play at your own pace an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to William and Sly.
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- 71%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability71% User Score 220 reviewsCritic Score 71%2 reviews
World to the West is a pulpy, cartoony top down action adventure inspired by European adventure comics. Take control of four unique characters —Lumina the Teslamancer, Knaus the orphan, Miss Teri the mind bender and the gloriously mustachioed strongman, Lord Clonington—, each with their their own motivations, skills and interweaving storylines, as they seek to escape the dark shadow of an ancient … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World to the West.
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Revolve is a Triggeractive Platformer. You play as Reevo, drone on wheels who is trying to escape a dystopian world. You can use speed boosts, brake, jump or switch gravity. But you don't control Reevo directly! Each of these 4 actions use energy. Reevo's energy refills automatically, but slowly, so it's important to time your actions and see how he reacts in the world. It's basic physics: you tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revolve.
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- 69%Game Brain Scoremusic, story100% User Score 20 reviews
Description Lighthaze World: A Serene Puzzle Adventure: Embark on a heartwarming journey with Nym and their loyal canine companion, Chewy. Start in a peaceful park, but when hunger strikes, the bustling Lighthaze World mall becomes a daunting obstacle. Nym, an anxious hero, must navigate this overwhelming space to find food for Chewy. As Nym's anxiety takes hold, their perception of the mall s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthaze World.
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- 97%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, grinding97% User Score 62 reviews
Explore an ancient forest, push blocks to solve puzzles, and search for a way to end the curse on your land. The Legend of Lumina is a sokoban style puzzle game with non-linear progression. It's inspired by early Zelda games, with an emphasis on puzzle solving instead of combat. There are ~50 areas to explore, with nearly all having puzzles, many of which can be solved in different ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Lumina.
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- 85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicatmosphere, grinding90% User Score 94 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
Deluxe Edition includes: 3 Hoverboard styles 1 Hoverboard design 50 dyes The Original Soundtrack The Original Manga If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Overdrive.
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