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Games like Shovel Lands

Looking for games like Shovel Lands? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier, Violet Mind and The Mysterious Island or JustAxe.

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  1. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier is a fun, fast-paced physics game where you must exploit the kickback of your guns to navigate a series of increasingly difficult obstacles across a organic planet floating through space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier.

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  2. Trapped in a mysterious pocket world, Violet Mind, a unicorn wielding elemental magic must fight through 30+ bosses and uncover dark secrets to escape. Mix magic, master fast combat, and explore a vast Metroidvania full of hidden paths and mysteries. Around 15h of gameplay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Mind and The Mysterious Island.

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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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  4. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Lore The Hearts' village has been attacked by The Wolf King and his army of minions! The Hearts have been kidnapped and scattered all over the forest and it's your job to bring them home, in this super-tight platformer. Gameplay Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight can be enjoyed by players of a wide range of skill, but will reward those who enjoy 100%-ing games, whether that be through exploring every nook… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight.

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  5. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olija.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    SAMA is a hand painted, digging and puzzle adventure where you take the role of a mining ship and the little Alien blob crew hijacked by a pirate ship. Your Aliens have to dig, fight and puzzle their way through the subterranean worlds fulfilling the ransom demand. Can you do it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something Ate My Alien.

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  7. A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandamonium.

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  9. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Follow the ray of hope in a world of darkening silhouettes as you help Elin save his friend and face his deepest fears. Immerse yourself in Elin’s childlike wonder, and witness each new puzzle, secret, sin, or dilemma unfold to discover the truth behind this shadowy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulless: Ray of Hope.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    After falling from the sky into a miniature world, a tiny Elephant has a big adventure in store for them! Climb, dash, lift, and swim while exploring colorful pixel-art environments in this cute 2D puzzle-platformer! Can you collect all the Gems, reach the Tower in the clouds, and return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elephantasy.

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  11. Rem T. Saikle is a hard-working man in his village on his planet, Melatai. But, when his entire planet is put under threat of destruction by the Trauvians; Rem is entrusted with stopping them after having the balls to kill a Trauvian military leader with their own tech. He must travel across his planet; Traversing the darkest caves, calmest lakes, highest peaks and hottest volcanoes in order to c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trance World.

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  12. Silicon Path is a cute, cartoony 2D precision platformer set inside a carbon-based lifeform. You play as a silicon atom traveling through different internal regions, learning jumps, landing control, timing, and route choices across gradually changing stages. The demo covers the first chapter of the full game and takes about 30 to 40 minutes to complete. It is intentionally approachable, focusing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silicon Path.

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  13. A cute, Metroidvania platformer about cats and aliens: you are a cat defending a castle from waves of enemies. When the going gets too tough, head out and explore the world to find powerful artifacts to aid in the castle's defenses. Enjoy a handcrafted world, story, and super-cute kitten NPCs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Cat Castle.

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  14.                                                                                                                                    You take control of a cat lost in an unknown world. Armed only with your bow, you'll face precision-based challenges, solve environmental puzzles, and battle strange creatures that inhabit this mysterious place. Your journey will take you through neon-lit forests, e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Arrow.

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  15. Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shieldbound.

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  16. About This Game Discover the Fantastic World of Sintonia! Embark on a magical adventure as Maria, an unlikely heroine in search of her missing puppies. Explore a vibrant world filled with unique biomes and cunning enemies, where every step uncovers new challenges and secrets. Sintonia is a place where creativity and strategy come together in an unforgettable experience. Introduction A Journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sintonia Chronicles.

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  17. "Descend into Hell, save lost souls! Inspired by Dante's Inferno, rescue tormented spirits, battle monsters from the void, and confront powerful bosses. Beautiful 2D visuals, harrowing journey. Will you rise as the ultimate Soulkeeper?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven & Hell vs The Void.

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  18. Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YesterSol.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster! The Little Brave is a 2D action-adventure immersive metroidvania about a little boy Keely. Get ready for an exciting adventure. Uncover the secrets of an old tale, gain bravery and strengt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Brave.

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    To get to the past - you have to take a photo in the presentPholee is a colourful game about a Time camera keeper who travels through photos in search of her. Go to the past - visit many incredible locations and meet completely different people who will share with you memories of their lives and the missing artefact. Solve puzzles by changing the time of day, search for pieces of a common puzzle, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pholee.

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  21. A colorful co-op adventure where you take on enemies with power-ups and clever tricks. Travel through diverse lands to rescue your sister in a story anyone can enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawbay.

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  22. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    99% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Oh hello there, dearie.. (WARNING: This game includes flashing that may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.) You are a little old lady who needs to clean your big magical cellar. Learn colorful spells, meet strange NPCs, and uncover the secrets of the dungeon. You die 100s of times and lose your memories in order to learn dark magic. it's cute! feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babushka's Glitch Dungeon.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An ongoing apocalyptic meteor shower has forced the world’s population to settle underground. As Shell, a feline child who awakens to find her mother missing, drill downward from the surface layer through a tile-based underground and discover the Everdeep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdeep Aurora.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    NBB.exe LAUNCH NOTICE: You may choose to instead buy the STEAM version if you'd like to support me.This is the same game available on steam, the only difference is the lack of achievements. I am working to provide steam keys with each purchase too. __NBB Arena is the sport of tomorrow. Generations of robots have dreamt of becoming the next NBB superstar. Every cycle, NEON Corp holds a Qualif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NBB.exe.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 917 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 22 reviews

    Bo is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania based in a colorful world of Japanese folklore. You play as a tiny fox spirit that grows from lotus blossom after being blessed by the moon god. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and move fluidly through a delightfully-demonic east asian fever dream. Use the tight movement and reset system to reach areas efficiently and gracefully or recover chaotically while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bo.

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  26. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.Choose from an array of species and class combinations as you battle through a world of unusual enemies. Arm yourself with a mix of gear, from mysterious rings and magical scrolls, to swords and guns.Thoug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angvik 2.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    You are PETER SHORTS! Grilling on a Saturday afternoon, Peter is ambushed and captured by a top-secret agency, who seek to use his DNA for cloning experiments. Can you help Peter (and his newly-cloned brethren) escape? EXPLORE the facility in this Metroidvania beat-em-up hybrid Find and K.O. rogue PETER CLONES, and let BUG take them to safety P2 can join as BUG, who can drop egg-bombs and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You are Peter Shorts.

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  29. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Axe.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Play as Ailuri to run, climb, swing and survive through hand drawn, detailed levels. Rescue animals, defeat enemies and discover your true, hidden abilities. Features This demo includes the first two levels of the game, but if you complete the collectables, a challenging boss level will become available. There are three hidden animals to discover in the levels, explore the game to find them. Our… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ailuri.

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  31. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 5,235 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Dig.

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  32. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    81% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 11 reviews

    Jet Kave Adventure brings everything you love about 2.5D platformer. Enjoy the skill-based action, challenging boss fights, clever secrets and thrilling set-pieces in a game where the Stone Age and science fiction collide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Kave Adventure.

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  33. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Explore an uncharted world of forgotten alien tech & lore, while crafting your way to freedom and stopping the spread of the ooze, a tenacious galactic menace! Brought to you by Apogee, THE original indie publisher, famous for Wolfenstein, Duke Nukem, Rise of the Triad, Prey & Max Payne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Residual.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    Enter the wondrous world of Wuppo! Fight numerous enemies, collect countless items, and solve immersive puzzles, all while exploring the detailed history of the world in your quest to find a new home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wuppo.

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  35. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astronite.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 4,289 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

    Grab your pickaxe and dig into the sequel to the award-winning SteamWorld Dig! A platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. In search of her lost friend, a lone steambot and her unlikely companion must dig deep, gain riches and explore an underworld riddled with danger. But time is running short... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Dig 2.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Kandria is a challenging 2D platformer and hack & slack action RPG, all steeped in mysterious lore just waiting to be discovered. Solve challenging puzzles, defeat hordes of enemies, and find your way through a twisted and ruined world of caverns, tunnels, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kandria.

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  38. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,393 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Explore an open sea and the decaying archipelago of Strandville in Wavetale, a story-driven action-adventure game introducing you to fed-up fishermen, secretive hermits – and maybe a pirate or two. Traverse calm waters and surging waves as Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that provides her with the power to walk on water. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wavetale.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    In Pick Some Axe, a 3D platformer from Chopping Block Studios, play as Joe Miner, a man whose husband has been kidnapped by evil rock monsters. Armed with his trusty pickaxe, Joe can take out his foes with mighty swings and dig through the ground to reach any nook or cranny. By fighting monsters, finding your husband's keepsakes, and exploring the world beneath the Earth, Joe will stop at nothing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pick Some Axe.

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  40. An epic bite-size action adventure microidvania through a surreal world of mutated animals and environments. Combat mice engineers and religious birds, traverse a strange world and its life-altering climates, and combine steam and spark to fix the world, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inari's Redemption.

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  41. The crazy plan to revive an ancient spirit has finally succeeded. The Chaos Rider is here to restore an age of magic to this fallen world. With a powerful adaptive robotic body and ancient powers, explore, forge alliances, conquer foes and challenges, and uncover countless secrets and wonders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Rider.

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  42. Claw your way through 5 action-packed worlds in this fast-paced 2D platformer-shooter! Upgrade your feline hero, battle bosses, and unlock minigames like Coconut Catch and Ice Climb. Master every level and top the leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Gunner.

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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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  44. Stardrytch is a challenging action-platformer set in a lost world where sci-fi and fantasy collide. Embark on a dangerous journey, discover a forgotten land, unlock mighty powers and battle terrifying monsters to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardrytch.

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  45. Apocalypse of the UniverseGenre: 2D Platformer Adventure Story: In Apocalypse of the Universe, players take on the role of an elven hero on a perilous quest to save his homeland from a demonic invasion. Once a peaceful world bathed in the eternal glow of the moon, it is now torn apart by portals that unleash endless waves of demons. These gateways connect to dark realms and threaten to spread … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse of the Universe.

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  46. Rich Skills:More than 10 unique cat characters, each with special abilities. Fast-paced, satisfying combat:Block, perfect dodge, combos, executions, air combos, downward slashes, plus Boss moves coached by real-life fighters. Diverse Exploration:Chinese-themed puzzles offering knowledge, designed to avoid frustrating progress blocks. Various levels: Sky, underground, sea, jungle, snow, underwat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreeCat.

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  47. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 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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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missing Banban.

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

    * WARNING: this game contains strong colors and somewhat flashing lights which may not be suitable for photosensitive epilepsy. Year 3023. In an underground laboratory called Kytheria, a high-performance CPU was stuck in a rabbit's head as a side effect of animal testing. Now highly intelligent, the rabbit decides to take revenge on the humans who tormented him by using the ultimate weapon: t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telebbit.

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  50. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Explore side-scrolling levels filled with environmental puzzles. Purr to make plants bloom and machines crumble. Take your time. Experiment. Observe. But when a boss appears, the rhythm changes. These battles demand timing, precision, and courage. Yet Princess doesn't fight. She heals. Purr doesn't destroy them – it frees them. Every environment and character is meticulously hand-painte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess of the Water Lilies.

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