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Looking for games like Sockman? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Meganoid:Chronicles, SHOVELBOY or Neptunian Donut.

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  1. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Survive tombs, temples, traps, bats, snakes and much much more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meganoid:Chronicles.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Shovelboy is a retro-style platformer where you have to collect shovels in 21 increasingly difficult small levels. How fast can you go? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHOVELBOY.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    It is a platformer. A hard trip to the Neptune. Beware of sharks, barrels, UFO, hard sound and hard levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neptunian Donut.

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  4. Super Goribei is a retro style platformer with a small comic-book like story. All original pixel art made by the Dev. Tyler Kingsbury self proclaimed Artist and is bracking in to the gaming scene with this Mario copy. It's some what hard but you'll have so much fun getting to the goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Goribei.

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  5. When games were about skill — not shortcuts. Remember when games didn’t hook you with story, but with challenge? Game Over Please was born from that spirit. No long tutorials. No checkpoints. No mercy. Just you, the mouse, and 95 levels that demand precision and patience in true arcade fashion. Every mistake is quick. Every success feels earned. That’s what makes it impossible to stop. The g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Over Please.

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  6. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Player WantedFor hazardous journey, bitter condition, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success. Potty Knight Saga is a platformer action game heavily focused on very difficult level design. This game is so simple. easy for anyone to play and focused on playing fun. But it's not easy to clear this game. Features The various en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potty Knight Saga.

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  7. The Lost Cube is a challenging platformer which takes inspiration from classic titles such as Super Meat Boy and Celeste. The story unravels in a small village nestled somewhere in northern Europe. Each day, a special melody is played upon a magical guitar bringing prosperity upon the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Cube.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or "Easy Mode" to assist you. You'll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Hole New World.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 838 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 14 reviews

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight.

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  10. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    46% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    You are an intelligent robot created by scientists for the best annual tournament "Project: R.E.B.O.O.T". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: R.E.B.O.O.T.

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  11. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 309 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Cursed is an action platformer with a compendium of myths from medieval Spain and the spirit of a mid-to-late '80s arcade game. Run, jump and throw your weapons as you move through decadent medieval landscapes full of dangers and monsters. Learn about each situation and enemy pattern in order to progress. Open chests and hit hidden spots for bonuses, weapons and equippable objects. Find the five … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Castilla.

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  12. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 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.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures!Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio.

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  15. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    Test your reflexes and awareness as you simultaneously guide two lovable balls through 101 brightly coloured challenges in the world's first concentration platformer. Control both at exactly the same time using the same set of controls and watch out for hazards. Oh, and there are jokes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Binaries.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 476 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Inspired by the demanding gameplay of 8-bit action/platformers, Oniken pits your agility and swordplay against a gauntlet of enemies, traps, and challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oniken.

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  17. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Super Pixalo is the story of a pixel from a 1960s Rock & Roll themed arcade cabinet. Join Pixalo as he travels through over 50 years of pop culture in a journey of self discovery. FEATURES - 127 fun and often rage inducing levels - 125 nostalgic pixel art collectibles - 100+ incredible movie references - All original chiptune Soundtrack by Saad Ali REVIEWS "The retro geek in me … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Pixalo.

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  18. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    80% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Jagua.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    73% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    Gravity Cat - it's a puzzle-platformer. You play as a cat who has an ability to change the gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Cat.

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  20. The Perplexing Orb returns in a brand new entry packed with new features! New art style, new levels, and new game play mechanics! In this third entry to The Perplexing Orb franchise, you have the ability to bounce your way through all new challenges! The game contains 40 all new story stages all designed around distance, height, and the ability to jump! The game features an all new retro in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perplexing Orb: Bounce N' Roll.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking.

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  22. Konrad the Rocket: A hardcore platformer inspired by Orwell's 1984 and jetpacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Konrad the Rocket.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Murtop is fast-paced arcade game packed with action, as if it was taken out directly from the 80's. Do you have enough coins to beat it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murtop.

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  24. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    59% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux harks back to the days when classic 2D, run 'n gun, action-shooter games ruled the arcades. The game features four levels of difficulty, six worlds to conquer, twelve mid and end-of-level bosses, seven god-like armor sets, five basic weapons and 35 magic combat spells! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    In this game your goal is to land your rocket safely, but watch out the world is full of danger like mines, lasers and turrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land it Rocket.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Rico the Squirrel was living a peaceful life collecting acorns.It was another peaceful day doing his work with his sister Lottie...until an owl came out of nowhere and kidnapped his sister!Now Rico must embark on a dangerous journey to save Lottie…. Explore places full of mysteries with Rico the Squirrel! Run, jump, and throw! Perform colorful actions with simple controls! Discover and collect aco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dotori.

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  27. Get involved in this 2-D pixel platform game that will make you experience fun, stress, success, anger, and FUN. Adapt or Die, improve your in game mechanics to be able to succeed this adventure, which be sure is going to become harder as you keep advancing.SoundtrackMore than 15 minutes of music that you can enjoy while playing, don't worry about repetitive music, there are more than 30 songs wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YUMPR.

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  28. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A fun 16-bit style platformer where you play a caveman fighting against bandits and dinosaurs. It is perfect for carefree gaming and a must for kids as well as for those who want to experience that 1990s nostalgia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caveman Ransom.

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  29. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Super Pixalo is the story of a pixel from a 1960s Rock & Roll themed arcade cabinet. Join Pixalo as he travels through over 50 years of pop culture in a journey of self discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Pixalo.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Ascent is an esoteric 2D platformer about a creature stuck in a 2D world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,558 reviews

    You Have to Win the Game is an free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Have to Win the Game.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    Bzzzt is a fast-paced 2D platformer highly inspired by games from 80's. You become an artificial intelligence ZX8000 and in your newly obtained robotic body, you must prove your abilities in a series of testing chambers filled with deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BZZZT.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dye is a challenging precision platformer where you help Hue rescue Pigments and defeat the nefarious Necrolights in order to restore color to the world! Jump, wall jump and float your way through 4 unique worlds with hundreds of challenges ranging from beginner to advanced level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYE.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Smoothcade is a cute “clear the screen” modern-arcade game that features co-op gameplay for up to four players. Recover the missing golden blend through 100 platform-jumping, puzzle-solving levels in story mode - consisting of handcrafted levels and a ton of fruity critters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoothcade.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 2,633 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Bit.Trip Runner is the fastest, most exhilarating music/ rhythm-platformer to hit Steam! Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech! Dash through the Big City on a quest to find friends and defeat the final boss together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit.Trip Runner.

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  36. A classic retro metroidvania - retroidvania if you will - with (mostly) black and white graphics. Handcrafted, fast-paced action with multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Bit Hero.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Dungeon.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    67% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Inspired by the glorious retro days of 8-bit gaming, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer that pays tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid. Old-school fans and platformer newcomers alike will find Rex Rocket an enjoyable and rewarding experience thanks to one-of-a-kind handmade pixel art that makes up over 100 handcrafted levels connected in an expansive starship-- eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rex Rocket.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Chilli con Valley! Help the Bean reach its chilli con Carne pot as fast as possible. Jump over Obstacles and dangerous objects just like lava and knives. Who doesn't want to help a poor little bean? Chilli con valley is a game for people with a lot of persistence and a mentally strong head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chilli Con Valley.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Inspired by great titles such as Ghosts 'n Goblins and Mega Man 2 comes Crusader Crash! A fast paced, challenging, side-scrolling game with retro art and soundtracks! Play through 8 vastly different stages each with their own boss that will put your skills to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusader Crash.

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  42. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 563 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 19 reviews

    Grapple Dog is an exhilarating 2D pixel-art platformer. Use your awesome grappling hook to clear tricky challenges as Pablo, the Grapple Dog! Sail across 6 colourful worlds with a crew of fearless adventurers to stop the robotic overlord Nul from destroying the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple Dog.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack. Follow strange beasts through lonely forests, hazardous mountains, dark caves, and glowing swamps. Watch out for dangerous creatures that react to your movements and decisions, and cleverly concealed traps that will test your ability to survive. Over six years in the making, FEIST is a g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEIST.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Shapes.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Light.

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  47. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 41%Based on 4 reviews

    Help the greedy Pea to make his way through a string of levels filled with deadly traps and cute but dangerous enemies and collect all the coins to which he can only reach! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awesome Pea.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,572 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle In The Darkness.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Race against time in this frantic, side-scrolling endless runner. Master simple, high-speed controls to unlock a roster of mechanically distinct dinosaurs and a variety of biome colors. In Dino Jump, every collectable counts toward your ultimate prehistoric evolution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Jump Deluxe.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Help a charismatic mole collect matchsticks in an abandoned mine in this challenging retro platformer! One mistake is fatal, but the action never stops! Precision is Your Only Hope Momo and the Mine is a hardcore 8-bit precision platformer where every pixel counts. Take control of Momo, a brave mole on a mission to scavenge matchsticks from a haunted mine to keep his home warm. Navigate throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momo and the Mine.

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