Games like Space Harrier II
Looking for games like Space Harrier II? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Galaxy Force 2, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair or Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.
- 42%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story42% User Score 32 reviews
The peaceful and prosperous solar system Junos was located at the end of the Milky Way. Those who called its five planets home had no idea what was about to happen... Halcyon, ruler of the Fourth Empire, had Junos marked as its final target in the galactic massacre, and had sent the bulk of his attacking force in with a single purpose – the elimination of all life forms in the system, and the cons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Force 2.
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- 42%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay42% User Score 15 reviews
The monsters are attacking the quiet town of Xenobia. Guide Leo and Priscilla to wipe out the monsters using the Legendary Weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability57% User Score 33 reviews
The whole Kidd family is upset! Alex’s father, King Thor, is missing, and they suspect he has been kidnapped by Ashra, the mean ruler of the planet Paperock. Alex speeds to Paperock to investigate, but the creatures of Paperock decide to hinder his efforts and try to keep him away from Sky Castle, Ashra’s hideaway. Luckily Alex knows how to jump, punch and kick his way through the most stubborn of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability43% User Score 16 reviews
During the first global biowar, a powerful retrovirus filled the planet Avaron with new and deadly forms of life. Only a few survivors remain in O.P. Odysseus, an orbiting platform circling Avaron. Hundreds of years after the biowar, conditions on Avaron are still hostile but livable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bio-hazard Battle.
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To take revenge against Tsarkon over his father’s death, the prince must collect the eight Rings of Good hidden throughout the land. Out-hack and out-smart Tsarkon’s minions while collecting the hidden Rings until you reach the final bastion where Tsarkon waits. Defeat Tsarkon and banish evil from the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of Vermilion.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay68% User Score 51 reviews
Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik) is once again turning the animals of Mobius into robots using his monstrous contraption, the Veg-O-Fortress. Only Sonic can penetrate the Pinball Defense System to free the animals, retrieve the Chaos Emeralds, and put a stop to Dr. Eggman’s fiendish plans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Spinball™.
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Arrange the blocks of jewels falling from the top of the screen. If three or more jewels of the same colour are lined up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they disappear. Don’t allow them to pile up to the top, or you will lose the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Columns.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability67% User Score 30 reviews
Heady Metal, the boss of the arcade game Wild Side, has escaped! He’s capturing kids by defeating them at their own game. Take Kid Chameleon into WildSide and give Heady metal and his gruesome underlings a taste of their own aspirin. Because Kid Chameleon is about to cause a few headaches of his own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kid Chameleon.
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- 45%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay45% User Score 15 reviews
Ecco must stop the Vortex! He is “the stone that splits the stream of time.” He now faces his most dangerous quest yet. For it is not just his dolphin pod at stake, but the Earth and all living beings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco: The Tides of Time.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story66% User Score 67 reviews
Just who are these guys? Mobo and Robo are the coolest villains you'll ever meet- they rob banks, museums (and innocent computer gamers of their sanity). One evening whilst watching TV a mysterious stranger appeared on screen. "Good Evening Boys I've got a job for you... My businesses are being robbed and I need you to test my security systems... Deliver the goods and I'll reward you." Take contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonanza Bros.
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- 45%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability45% User Score 18 reviews
Unjust deaths were dealt upon nine of history’s greatest and most influential warriors, and the future now stands at the brink of chaos. The Eternal Champion has summoned the souls of the nine and placed them in competition. The winner will be rewarded a second chance to prevent their own death, and in doing so restore balance to a desperate world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Champions.
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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music56% User Score 22 reviews
A routine sludge barge excursion is cut short when a mysterious missile critically damages VectorMan’s ship. Vectorman escapes destruction and freefalls back to earth, landing on the outskirts of a seemingly abandoned research facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectorman 2.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics79% User Score 83 reviews
One year has passed since eight of the toughest, fastest fighters challenged each other in the World Fighting Tournament. Now the call has come for the second World Fighting Tournament. Who will emerge victorious this time? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtua Fighter 2.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics97% User Score 15 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Mr. X and the Syndicate are back, this time taking Adam hostage! Take on the role of Axel, Blaze, Skate, or Max to rescue Adam, and destroy Mr. X once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rage 2.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay69% User Score 49 reviews
The evil tyrant Greedy holds the galaxy of Valdi under a reign of terror, spreading misery and darkness. But from the depths of space comes Ristar, a shining shooting star who is destined for greatness. Only his special powers can restore happiness to the solar system once again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ristar.
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- 58%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability58% User Score 29 reviews
The battle-simulation game has gone haywire! All contestants inside the system are trapped and frozen on the battlefields, and the androids are reprogrammed to become hi-tech killing machines! It's up to three brave fighters to rescue hostages, and to destroy the central computer of the system, the Brain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gain Ground.
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Ben and Andy, the two top Special Service agents have accepted a very dangerous assignment – the elimination of Mr.K and his Artificial Life System. Mr. K plans to rid the earth of human life forms using the killer robots he’s created, and no one but Ben and Andy can stop him! Help them to infiltrate the chilling futuristic city, place Clystron bombs and get out before they blow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crack Down™.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability72% User Score 41 reviews
By the year 2049, Earth has been turned into a toxic waste dump. Humankind has fled into space leaving behind an army of mechanized “Orbots” to clean up the mess. But when the Orbot leader “WarHead” goes haywire and starts a global revolt against the humans, it falls on the shoulders of the last Orbot loyal to its human masters to save the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectorman.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics85% User Score 54 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
The Gunstar family are the protectors of the planet Gunstar 9. After many years of peace, vicious dictator Colonel Red kidnapped the Gunstar twins’ older brother and used mind control to make him his slave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunstar Heroes.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story78% User Score 61 reviews
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, released as The Super Shinobi II in Japan, is the fourth game in the Shinobi series and a direct sequel to The Revenge of Shinobi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability82% User Score 11 reviewsCritic Score 65%2 reviews
Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support! About the GameThe land of Yuria has been invaded and is now ruled by the iron fist of Death Adder, who secured his throne by seizing the Golden Axe™. Three brave warriors now rise to the challenge of defeating Death Adder and his so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Axe.
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- 35%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability67% User Score 3 reviews
Somewhere there is a place called the Endless Sea. There lives a giant whale named Big Blue. To find Big Blue, you have to open the Crystal Doors called Glyphs. To open the Crystal Doors, you must satisfy their wish. Guide Ecco and his friends to swim through the ocean and find Big Blue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco Jr..
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- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics90% User Score 10 reviews
Athena, the daughter of Zeus, has been captured by the wicked Neff, God of the Underworld, and is being held captive. Summoned from the dead by Zeus himself, it is up to you now to clear five rounds of underlings before taking on Neff, in what promises to be the most gruelling of challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Altered Beast™.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability75% User Score 60 reviews
The Revenge of Shinobi, known as The Super Shinobi in Japan, is the continuation of Shadow Dancer - the arcade sequel to Shinobi. The game was the first Shinobi title developed exclusively for home consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Revenge of Shinobi.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music62% User Score 33 reviews
Prince Ali has excavated a gold armlet which belonged to a powerful sorcerer. As soon as Ali tried on the armlet, a strange fire with a face appeared and spoke to him. “The power of the gold armlet is now your’s to wield. Find the four spirits this gold armlet governs and stop the evil ambitions of the one with the silver armlet.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Oasis.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay90% User Score 12 reviewsCritic Score 90%2 reviews
Coming back from the vacation Sonic took after foiling the plans of Dr Robotnik, he finds that Tails and all his other animal friends are missing. Sonic finds a letter waiting for him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
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Arrange the blocks of jewels falling from the top of the screen. If three or more jewels of the same colour are lined up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they disappear. Don’t allow them to pile up to the top, or you will lose the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Columns III.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization100% User Score 14 reviews
Sketch Turner is in it up to his inkwell. Mortus is drawing horrendous creatures to battle Sketch in every panel of the strip. If Mortus destroys Sketch, that megalomaniac mutant will become real and Earth will be doomed to his rule! But there is hope. Now that he’s a comic book superhero, Sketch can kick some serious butt. Instantly, Sketch can fight like a one-man mercenary platoon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comix Zone.
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- 47%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story80% User Score 10 reviews
The Lord of Darkness, Dark Guld, has arisen again. Wielding the famous Golden Axe, he has destroyed entire countries with his evil clan, forcing the world into chaos. Once again, three brave warriors stand up to face the oppressors, and won’t rest until the Golden Axe is returned to its rightful place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Axe II.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics60% User Score 44 reviews
Ben and Andy, the two top Special Service agents have accepted a very dangerous assignment – the elimination of Mr.K and his Artificial Life System. Mr. K plans to rid the earth of human life forms using the killer robots he’s created, and no one but Ben and Andy can stop him! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crack Down.
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- 46%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story89% User Score 9 reviewsCritic Score 30%1 reviews
Travel through time along with Ecco the dolphin, in the only game that could call itself a "dolphin simulator". Indeed, you can do pretty much everything a typical dolphin does, including eating fish, surfacing in order to breathe, using your biological sonar and of course, jumping out of the water to amaze your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco the Dolphin.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics97% User Score 31 reviews
Streets of Rage is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed and published by Sega in 1991 for Mega Drive/Genesis. It is the first installment of the Bare Knuckle/Streets of Rage series which was followed by Streets of Rage 2 and Streets of Rage 3. The game was converted to Game Gear, Sega CD and Master System. In 2007, the game was released for the Wii's Virtual Console in North America a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rage.
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- 59%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story100% User Score 10 reviews
Dr. Robotnik is changing the jolly folk of Beanville into devious little robots that will help rid Planet Mobius of music and fun forever. Group the beans together to help them escape, and compete against Robotnik’s wily henchbots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics100% User Score 20 reviews
The land of Rune, in the kingdom of Guardiana, has been at peace for centuries, until the hordes of Runefaust attack. Now, the evil forces of Runefaust are spotted near the Gate of the Ancients. As a young swordsman of Guardiana, find out what Runefaust is after, stop their ambition, and bring back peace to the land of Rune. The fate of the world depends on the Shining Force™ and you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining Force.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics98% User Score 16 reviews
As a student of Astral the wizard, you and your friends study all the usual subjects: reading, writing, and sword fighting. As your time at school draws to an end, dark events are taking place on the island of Grans. The two Jewels which seal the Door to Darkness have been stolen, allowing a creature of awesome power to be unleashed. Finding where the Jewels were taken, and why, is a task only the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining Force II.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story100% User Score 11 reviews
ToeJam & Earl is an early 1990s dungeon crawler. The game features two alien rappers, who have crash-landed on Earth and parodies 1980s urban culture. The game's design was heavily influenced by the role-playing video game Rogue, and took from it such features as the random generation of levels and items. Played from a 2D-top-down perspective the game contains both single-player and two-player coo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToeJam & Earl.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability82% User Score 44 reviewsCritic Score 30%2 reviews
A browser game released in 2004 to promote Sega Superstars. The game was featured on the official websites for Sega Superstars before they were shut down If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization67% User Score 244 reviewsCritic Score 78%18 reviews
In Tempest 4000, players are once again in control of the Claw, a powerful spacecraft equipped to destroy deadly creatures and other obstructions with rapid-fire shots on vibrant geometric prisms. With three game modes to choose from and 100 levels to conquer, players must eliminate all enemies as quickly as possible to survive and achieve that coveted spot at the top of the leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempest 4000.
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- 40%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics40% User Score 11 reviews
Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support! About the GameThe peaceful planet of Funkotron has been invaded by... Earthlings, of all people! They are scaring and annoying the inhabitants. Control ToeJam & Earl™ to capture all Earthlings and send them back to the planet Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding73% User Score 132 reviewsCritic Score 67%2 reviews
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding86% User Score 519 reviews
Get back to some serious Old-School gaming with Syder Arcade! A love letter to Amiga games of the 90′, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders. Syder Arcade is a free scrolling, multi directional shoot ’em up, an uncompromised old-school experience, furious, challenging, straightforward. This game will bring you back in time, when bulky starships were … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syder Arcade.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding97% User Score 321 reviewsCritic Score 87%7 reviews
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthion.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability77% User Score 59 reviews
Chaos is spreading across the land once again as the Prince of Darkness arises to conquer the world. To stop him and retrieve the legendary Golden Axe, four heroes step forward to accept the challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Axe III.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability91% User Score 158 reviewsCritic Score 77%7 reviews
Once upon a time… Andro Dunos is a side scrolling arcade game from shoot’em up category (Shmup). It's the sequel to the famous shoot’em up from Visco studio is coming to PixelHeart. It’s time to bring out your good old spaceship fighter in Andro Dunos II. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Andro Dunos 2.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability85% User Score 4,487 reviews
Sega's collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability76% User Score 7,235 reviews
Sega's collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability97% User Score 52 reviews
Vicious predators from the far ends of the universe are invading our planet!They’re mean and wicked, creating havoc everywhere they go! Time for the aptly named “Alien Busters” to take control, get nasty and kick some serious martian butt! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Storm.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability72% User Score 273 reviews
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1993 Space Machine.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development68% User Score 164 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Wallachia is an insane action platformer depicting a world of ferocious fights. With spears arrows or sword in hand, your survival depends on your ability to fight. Trust no one, embody the princess, enter a deadly journey to claim your kingdom back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallachia: Reign of Dracula.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization87% User Score 1,206 reviews
Your music is under attack… You must liberate it! In Symphony, you fight through levels uniquely generated by your own song collection, discover items and vanquish bosses to defeat the evil within! With Symphony, we wanted to push the limits of user-music-based gameplay and focused on two concepts: Your music creates the game Every song has a unique emotion, sound and rhythm, and we wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphony.
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