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Games like Press X for excitement

Games like Press X for excitement

Looking for games like Press X for excitement? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with JustAxe, Cat & Capy or The Land of Alembrume.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you! About the game: The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Adventure BeginsTake control of the unlikely duo of a cat and a capybara as you embark on a heartwarming journey. Battle through the evil bird army and save all the dogs scattered throughout diverse and vibrant worlds. With each rescue, you'll get closer to thwarting the bird army's sinister plans and restoring peace.Reach New Heights with Unique Mount MechanicsIn Cat & Capy, teamwork is k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat & Capy.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 693 reviews

    Benny has long been trapped in this unfinished game by a mysterious figure called, The Designer. But thankfully for Benny, the new build is due tomorrow which means it’s his last day as a test character. Beat The Designer at her own game, and get Benny out of the facility once and for all. A student game developed at USC Games, featuring Nolan North and Stephanie Kerbis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRY AGAIN.

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  5. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Guide young Finley through his first weeks at a provincial hospital. He is on fire for his apprenticeship as an internist. But a lot of pressure makes Finley's life difficult and our gameplay challenging. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall of Porcupine.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    WISHLIST Add Forbidden Art VR to your wishlist! About the GameForbidden Art is a VR escape room puzzle game where you escape from a killer's secret lair. Start in the dungeon and work your way through secret passages, studies, morgues, vents, chapel, and more to escape without being seen by the killer. ::MAIN FEATURES:: REALISTIC GRAPHICS The beauty of VR is that it allows players to be f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forbidden Art.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Stranded on a futuristic Earth, you and your alien pals need cash to get home! Explore a vibrant 2.5D world, tackle zany taxi missions, and assist quirky characters in this 2.5 D casual platformer. Can you hustle your way to a stellar escape? How do you earn the money? It is up to you. The Player has many activities to choose from Do taxi missions while completing (optional) special request… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO Taxi.

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  10. Anarchy and lawlessness flourish in the city, and at the same time, due to the explosion of a chemical plant, all residents inhabiting the city are turning into unknown creatures and creatures that crave human flesh. No more rules and laws! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STERN.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Try to escape from the office, make your decisions carefully, and keep your cool to get home safe and sound... Do you hear that...? The phone is ringing, and it's for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Day at the Office: Prologue.

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  12. This is a little adventure in the depths of a mysterious cave. Try on the role of a rescuer and try to save the lives of a team of missing cavers as quickly as possible. You will need concentration, discipline and strong hands, because the owners of these depths do not like uninvited guests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climber.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 367 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 17 reviews

    Return to the dark world of Nosgoth as you take control of both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two powerful entities bound by the conflict between free will and fate. Armed with legendary blades and supernatural abilities, battle through towering gothic spaces filled with enemies, puzzles, and long-buried secrets – where no victory comes without a cost. Experience a timele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered.

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  19. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Join the Crew About the Game In death, the legend of Davy Jones splits in two: the Head that commands, and the Body that fights. Bound together in a cursed alliance, you must carve your way through The Locker — a pirate underworld shattered into islands floating on an infinite Sea of Clouds. Fight, fly, and conquer hell itself to reclaim your legend. JONES — The Body, The Fighter, Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAVY x JONES.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    FleshBound is a fast paced and blood pumping demon-slaying speed running action platformer with a unique “splatterpunk” aesthetic. Traverse unique and dangerous environments by utilizing abilities like dash, wall-run and grapple.  Explore the environment vertically through launchpads and see the world from a different perspective through the gravity inverters. Slay vile demons all along the way.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FleshBound.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 900 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    ★★★★★ “The Bard’s Tale is easily the funniest game I’ve ever played” – IGN ★★★★★ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bard's Tale.

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  23. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    80% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Unbroken Soul is a retro-style action platformer game with amazing pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbroken Soul.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    The finale of the trilogy of one of the most captivating horror escape games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls 3.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Remember to wishlist the Full Game!Experience the Prologue! Play through the events prior to the story of the main game and witness the beginning of the journey Glyde and Wing set out on! Explore a number of elemental biomes full of collectibles, dragons, puzzles, secrets and more!Fiery and Action-packed Combat System!Experience a deep, challenging and fun combat system! Easy to learn, but hard to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyde The Dragon™: Prologue.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Hannah loves three things more than anything - singing, friends and her skateboard. But her parents are not supportive of Hannah's decision to tie her life to music. None of this matters. Music and imagination will get Hannah through the challenges! Overcome the obstacles, reunite with Hannah's friends, and set the stage on fire! And beware, fears and doubts can poison even the brightest dreams.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hannah's Day.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 775 reviews

    In this light hearted physics based building game, you are a clumsy medieval engineer. The game combines gridless sandbox building with hilarious physics driven third person controls. With infinite structural design possibilities - the only limit is your imagination… oh, and gravity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Enjenir.

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  37. 2D puzzle game in pixel art graphics. Solve almost 100 levels. No time limit, no enemies. Just fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Boy: Lost in the Castle.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    52% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Tired of sitting on the ground? Take a sky-high journey with your friends in Only Climb: Better Together! Touch the clouds with your own hands and find out what's behind them, but remember, there are no easy paths… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Climb: Better Together.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 1,471 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 44 reviews

    Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Plucky Squire.

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  41. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    35% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Explore a forgotten Archipelago deep in the Bering sea. Sail the cold seas, learn about the environment, evade the dangerous wildlife, and survive the harsh Alaskan weather to find your lost brother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archipelago Promise.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,602 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 35 reviews

    Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery… A robbery… a murder… and the beginning of another epic, original Broken Sword adventure. From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse.

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  47. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Raise your ducklings into the ultimate team of racers in Duck Life 9, where everything is bigger, bolder & more beautiful than ever before! Embark on a quest as you journey across the huge Featherhaven Island, meeting new friends & taking on recruits to help topple the competition & take the crown! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Life 9.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,830 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The game challenges the player with a series of puzzles and brain teasers presented as a traditional point and click adventure game. The puzzles are embedded in an adventure story that will take most players an average of twenty hours to complete. There are 60 locations to explore with a total of 40 non-player characters and about 250 interactible items. A notable feature of The Book of Unwritten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Unwritten Tales.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 829 reviews
    Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

    Quadrilateral Cowboy is a single-player adventure in a cyberpunk world. Tread lightly through security systems with your hacking deck and grey-market equipment. With top-of-the-line hardware like this, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadrilateral Cowboy.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Ready to give up? Ready to rage? In 'Alien Hostage' you must complete all challenges given to you by the human scientists who have trapped you on Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Hostage.

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