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Games like Shadow of the Beast III

Games like Shadow of the Beast III

Games like Shadow of the Beast III

Looking for games like Shadow of the Beast III? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Goblins & Grottos or Mystik Belle.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,141 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 5 reviews

    Experience the first ever co-op action-adventure game featuring Lara Croft. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect over 60 artifacts and relics. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light offers fast-paced action and breathtaking visuals shown through an isometric view If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

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  2. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    A puzzle platformer with comic RPG elements, where you play as a goblin trying to escape from a team of greedy adventurers. Handcrafted levels with delightful pixel art and carefully programmed interactions: climb walls, hang from chains, push barrels onto the heads of your enemies, lure them into traps with the promise of gold coins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblins & Grottos.

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  3. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A lighthearted hybrid of a point-and-click adventure and a metroidvania platformer, the game takes place in a spooky, ancient Hagmore School of Magic on the night of an important ritual. The preparations are sabotaged, and you, Belle Macfae have been scapegoated into fixing it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystik Belle.

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  4. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 5,708 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 7 reviews

    Gabriel Belmont learns of a mask with the power to raise the dead and sets out on a mission to obtain it to bring his recently murdered wife back from the dead. Lords of Shadow builds upon the combat systems first explored in this series in 2003's Lament of Innocence and adds more violent kills to the mix. Inspiration for these changes seems to have come from 2005's God of War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.

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  5. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Lone Sword is a narrative platformer where YOU are the weapon. As a living Sword, embark on a nostalgic journey to find your Maker. Explore the Castle, solve physics puzzles, master the blade with unique mechanics, and reflect on your purpose in this emotionally rich adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lone Sword.

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  6. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Shadow of the Beast is a platform game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1989. The original version was released for the Amiga and later ported to many other systems. The game was known for its graphics, with many colours on screen and up to twelve levels of parallax scrolling backdrops, and its atmospheric score composed by David Whittaker, which used high-quality instrument … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Beast.

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  7. WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING DARK FANTASY GAME! Search for “Potions & Passions: Therapist for Monsters” right here on Steam to add our brand-new cozy monster therapy simulator to your Wishlist! Your support means everything to our indie studio. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ “War takes everything from us... Yet sometimes, it gives us someone to protect.” “War takes everythi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gallipoli Trenches: The Forgotten Front WW1.

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  8. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    An uneasy atmosphere grips Star Haven High School. Mysterious incidents targeting girls begin to unfold one after another, and rumors soon spread of things more suited to urban legends. And it is up to Beni Akesuzu as the head of the detective club to get to the bottom of these incidents. But even she has a secret: she’s a secret agent for Bancho, a secret organisation specialising in dealing wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Sirius.

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  9. Mixture is a VR fantasy action-adventure in which two enemies in an alliance of necessity traverse barren worlds in a quest for redemption. In this dual character control game, you alternate between playing as the master alchemist Sephairos and exiled knight Sola, in both first and third person perspectives. As an odd couple, you must platform, mix materials, cast and melee, solve puzzles, and def… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mixture.

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  10. Enter the broken mind of Eliza de Moor, a once-celebrated singer, now trapped in the labyrinth of her own forgotten memories. The only hope for recovering her memories lies with Doctor Stern and his experimental medicine. As Eliza, you'll navigate the reality and the world behind the broken mirror, guided by the effects of the drug. Will you be able to piece together the mystery of your past, or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror.

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  11. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, based on a Film Noir concept with a Pixel Art aesthetic. As John Souza – a former detective succumbed to the pleasures of alcohol and flesh – you will explore the city and its environs, as well as chase and fight ordinary thieves, smart criminals, and even some forces of… the occult. Pecaminosa is a dark and gambling city that smells of death, sex, and gunpowder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pecaminosa.

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  12. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    70% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Reflection of Mine is a dark puzzle video game about multiple personality disorder. The entire game takes place in the broken mind of Lilly Witchgan, and the goal is to discover who is real - Lilly herself or one of her many personalities. The plot will tell us about her many minds and how are they fighting each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflection of Mine.

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  13. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Climb huge mountains, impale hundreds of enemies, and solve tricky physics puzzles... all using only a spear. Pole-vault yourself to victory in this epic joust-'em-up adventure — or face your friends in online co-op and PvP multiplayer! - Play singleplayer or bring a friend for Sir Happenlance's epic campaign against the monarch! - Outwit your friends in online PvP with rollback netcode! - Play i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happenlance.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on flu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Chain.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    76% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    The HD remaster of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the 3DS. This version has better graphics, a higher framerate, lip syncing for cutscenes, adds a boss rush mode, changes the hardcore mode and removes quick-time events for boss finishers, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate HD.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,515 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Tiny & Big, a comic styled jump and slice platformer, gives you the unique ability to shape a whole world at your will! You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession: Grandpa's white, fine rib underpants! On his journey through a forsaken desert he will meet mysterious creatures, no clowns, a taxi robot and his arch enemy: Big! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 553 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Vessel is a game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life, and all the consequences that ensue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessel.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 486 reviews

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    After years of traveling, Ardeshir finds his native island covered in a mysterious fog. Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what happened to your people in this action-platformer game. You’re the only one who can discover the secrets that lie beyond the Mist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nocturnal.

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  21. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    As an agent of Odin, you will dive into cavernous dungeons hunting for treasure, race for your life from surprise traps, and have vicious axe battles with blood-thirsty kobolds. If you like action-packed side-scrolling adventures, you won't want to miss Trial by Viking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trial by Viking.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Mr. Robot is a 3D action-puzzle-adventure-rpg. Inspired by classic filmation games such as Knight Lore and Alien8 and mixed with 'Ghost Hack' — an abstract RPG in which the player hacks into computer terminals and battles defensive computer programs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Robot.

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  23. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 586 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Greak: Memories of Azur is a beautiful single-player puzzle platformer adventure. You will take the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel to guide them through the lands of Azur. Alternate control between them and use their unique abilities to escape from the Urlag invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greak: Memories of Azur.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    The rich world of Overlord is yours to explore in this robust, story-driven Metroidvania. Play as fan-favorite Clementine and delve into an entirely new chapter in the Overlord series, brought to life under the supervision of the original creator, Kugane Maruyama. Whether you’re new to the series or a diehard fan, there will be plenty for you to discover and enjoy in this dark fantasy action-adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    78% User Score Based on 93 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Maniac Mansion is a 1987 graphic adventure video game developed and published by Lucasfilm Games. It follows teenage protagonist Dave Miller as he attempts to rescue his girlfriend from a mad scientist, whose mind has been enslaved by a sentient meteor. The player uses a point-and-click interface to guide Dave and two of his six playable friends through the scientists mansion while solving puzzles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maniac Mansion.

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  26. 34%Game Brain Score
    34% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Shadow of the Beast II is an action game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1990. It is the sequel to the earlier Shadow of the Beast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Beast II.

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  27. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Emma is a 2D puzzle platformer that revolves around a potent central mechanic: all the platforms and walls start disappearing when the player touches them. This creates a series of challenges around this idea. Also, the player only needs to focus on jumping and reacting to its environment as he runs automatically. The game is all about overcoming one-screen puzzles with skill and ingenuity. Emma a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emma Lost in Memories.

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  29. A mix of platformer and quest with good-old retro aesthetics and crazy trash-metallic storyplot. You play as Denis, a teenage fan of heavy music. He is bored to live a normal life and it seems that others do not understand him. Together with his friend, musician Max, he finds a way to open the door to another Evil-dimension. The friends decide just for fun to check is it really work. "Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Тёмное отражение (Dark Reflection).

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  30. "Main character in The Great Wobo Escape is robot named Wobo. He is alone, unarmed, and escaping for freedom, his only chance is to hide in shadows, use the environment to his favor and crush dieselpunk enemy robots. Stealth approach may quickly shift into fast-paced escape combined with creating diversion, causing chaos and avoiding tricky hazards. The Great Wobo Escape combines stealth on mobil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Wobo Escape.

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  31. Peregrine is a Third Person, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy game. After escaping from an inevitable death you have been chosen to wield the Desolation Blade. While wielding it you can bring justice to those who brought death and destruction to earth and enslaved mankind. Using the most powerful weapon that a mortal can wield you'll purge every enemy until one of the Dominators Kings is destro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peregrine.

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  32. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    67% User Score Based on 3 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    The Labyrinth holds mysteries unfit for mortal eyes. Mysteries of eternal life. Of sudden death. Of sorcery and betrayal. Its shadows hide deadly traps, its puzzles tantalize. And from the caverns far below, your lost master, Mordamir, calls for you to save him... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immortal.

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  33. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In a fight against time, Diego needs to find the 5 stones of Praxx to open the portal and save Princess Amanda from the mighty Lox, leader of all monsters in the Kingdom of Belvedor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Knight.

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  34. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,363 reviews

    Alabaster Dawn is an Action RPG building on top of the best aspects of Radical Fish Games' previous title CrossCode, featuring a deep and engaging combat system, challenging puzzles and an epic story set in a curious world full of secrets to discover and places to explore.The shadow of Nyx has fallen, warping the world into a wasteland and vanishing the gods and their people. Now, Juno, the Outcas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alabaster Dawn.

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  35. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Empress.

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  36. Dual Force is a fast-paced 2D fantasy action game where two heroes fight to save a world falling into darkness. Join them, grow stronger, and help push back the evil threatening all life. Every new player adds to the force that can restore light and save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dual Force.

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  37. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    98% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Our planet is under attack from the Star Spores, and they've warped life on Earth into ferocious uber-bugs. Even worse, a nasty alien has made its new home directly attached to your head. But it's not all bad news - your new best friend has provided both the strength to fight back against the mutated horde, and control over a weapon that can tip the balance of the battle in humanity's favor: the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChainStaff.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGASWORD.

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  40. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  41. After a devastating car crash with your family, you awaken in a surreal version of purgatory. With no memory and only a cryptic gatekeeper guiding your way, you begin to explore this haunting realm. Along your path, you'll meet lost souls, uncover hidden truths, and confront twisted reflections of your trauma. But not everything is what it seems. What if the world you've come to trust is built on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Identity.

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  42. Arcadia: CloudboundArcadia: Cloudbound is a 3D spot-the-difference game that invites you to slow down and explore beautiful, fully rotatable scenes. Each level presents a carefully crafted 360° 3D environment where you search for five hidden differences. Some are easy to notice, while others reward patience, curiosity, and careful observation. The game is designed to be relaxing rather than stres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia: Cloudbound.

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    A dark fantasy exploration and puzzle game.Explore your mind and emotions through the inhabitant of this place and put a end to all of their problems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlit.

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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! The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behind mountains, pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

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  45. ——Original Storyline—— A tumultuous martial arts world has been constructed, where there are bandits and tyrants who bully men and women, treacherous villains who betray their masters and ancestors, evildoers who plunder and pillage, as well as deep bonds of kinship as strong as blood. ——Smooth Combat—— Experience exhilarating side-scrolling battles with rich combat effects and fluid skill animat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JIAN YING JIANG HU.

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  46. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 26 reviews

    The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You just want to play a video game in an old game club, but time passes quickly, and strange noises draw you into a dark nightmare! A nightmare that begins with an old video game... Are you ready to experience a 2d platformer game within the heart of a first person psychological creepy game? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THEM.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Nephilim is a student-made isometric combat and exploration game set in a dying fantasy land. As Strider Lazarus, you'll learn to master both Light and Shadow to vanquish the foes standing in your path. Switch between the Light and the Dark worlds to empower your abilities, get over obstacles and solve puzzles.  Fight Angels and Demons alike using all the tools in your arsenal! You'll nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nephilim.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dive in and solve the mystery of Atlantis! Explore the depths in this Isometric Action-Game, fight against the Guardians and awaken the powers in your Anchor to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Civilization. AN ACTION GAME WITH AN ANCHOR?: Use the powerful Atlantean artifact to make your way to the city gates. Grab, smash and tear apart guardians defending the ruins. Become stronger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anchor: Quest for Atlantis.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    A sequel to 1988's action platform game Beyond the Ice Palace released on Commodore 64. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Ice Palace 2.

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