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Games like Super Mario Bros. S - The New Desert Update

Games like Super Mario Bros. S - The New Desert Update

Looking for games like Super Mario Bros. S - The New Desert Update? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Super Mario Bros. S v0.2.1 - New Roads, Super Mario Sandbox - v0.0.1 or 8BitBoy.

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  1. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Super Mario Bros. S is a collaborative fangame, meant to embody the spirit of modern Super Mario platformers while utilizing the style of older titles. SMBS v0.2.1, the New Roads update, focuses on adding new content to Road to Infinity and adding bonus stages to the main campaign. New features include: 3 new levels in the main campaign, with a total of 65 collectable moons across all stages.Secre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Bros. S v0.2.1 - New Roads.

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  2. Super Mario Bros. S is a collaborative fangame, meant to embody the spirit of modern Super Mario platformers while utilizing the style of older titles. The second demo version for Super Mario Sandbox is here. Create levels using the Super Mario Bros. S level engine and share them with friends! Big features included in this update are: In-game save system and better save code compression.5 ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Sandbox - v0.0.1.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    68% User Score Based on 943 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Big classic platformer with tons of power-ups and 12+ hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration. 8BitBoy is a tribute to all the greatest platformers of the 80s and 90s and a symbol of my endless love and passion for gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8BitBoy.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Super Mario Bros. S is a collaborative fangame, meant to embody the spirit of modern Super Mario platformers while utilizing the style of older titles. The next version of Super Mario Bros. S is here, introducing the main campaign! Play though the first half of the revamped world 1. As a series-first, you can even switch your gamestyle between the NES and SNES versions of Super Mario Bros. Road to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Bros. S - The All-Stars Update.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    73% User Score Based on 223 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Exploding into the modern era like a pro wrestler from the top rope—it’s Gex! The fast-talking gecko who doesn’t want to sell you insurance! That’s right, the greatest gaming hero of the 1990s has returned for the 2020s through the raw, unbridled power of the Carbon Engine. Gex Trilogy reproduces all three original games in exacting detail, precisely the way you remember them. Assuming you’ve go… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GEX Trilogy.

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  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    SUPER ALICE DOLLS! is a 2D platform action game , Touhou Project fan game, crafted with the adorable essence of Alice is Cute! Alice will use the abilities of various dolls to conquer the level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER ALICE DOLLS.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 199 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Treasure Adventure World is a metroidvania platform game set in a fantasy world of islands, magic, pirates and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure World.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Beard Blade is an action-packed 2D platformer for PC inspired by 16-bit legends! Play as the gallant Branson a.k.a. "Beard Blade" as he strives to reclaim the town's stolen goods and uncover the truth behind a dark secret. His weapon of choice? An enchanted beard teeming with powerful magic that allows him to shape-shift his stubble to overcome hairy situations. The enemies are tough, but so is yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beard Blade.

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  9. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 14 reviews

    The 8-and 16-bit era of Jurassic Park games returns! This Carbon Engine release not only includes a lineup of classic titles but also adds new features, including save states for each game, new in-game maps, and various quality-of-life fixes that bring these games into the modern era of gaming. The Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection includes Jurassic Park (NES, Game Boy, and SNES) and Jurass… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection.

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  10. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    A curse has befallen the Crescent Isle and it's up to you to save it. Luckily the curse has transformed your people into helpful monsters such as drills, blobs, icicles, and gravity flipping...things. With your monster subjects in hand you'll have to drill through rocks, maneuver through spiky terrain, freeze water to pass over the sea, and restore your kingdom to its former glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Crescent Isle DX.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    3dSen PC breathes new life into your favorite NES games by magically converting it into 3D and letting you play in realtime If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3dSen.

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  12. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 638 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Poi is a 3D adventure platformer throwback to the 90s era of classic platforming games. Explore big worlds, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and pull off classic platforming feats on a journey to become a Master Explorer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poi.

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  13. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    87% User Score Based on 240 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Plunder Panic is a swashbuckling, up to 12-person local multiplayer arcade game where two rival crews battle for supremacy on the high seas. Defeat the enemy captain, scuttle their ship, plunder enough booty or end up shark bait in Davy Jones’ Locker! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plunder Panic.

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  14. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    If you liked Commander Keen or Duke Nukem, this game is just what you're looking for. Lots of great situations to overcome and traps to work around. This game has great puzzles which make it much more than a simple run-jump-and-shoot contest. Superb colorful graphics and scrolling levels. James Bond never had it so tough!Features Sneak and Scroll: Full-screen scrolling as you sneak across huge map… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Agent.

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  15. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,411 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    STONE THE CROWS! Are you ready to explore the wilds of the Australian Outback in this remastered version of the classic game, TY the Tasmanian Tiger? Join TY on a RIPPER of an adventure to free his family from the DREAMING and stop the nefarious evil genius BOSS CASS from removing mammals from the top of the food chain. To help you on your quest, you've got a BEAUT arsenal of boomerangs, sharp t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ty the Tasmanian Tiger.

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  16. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Get into my infected computer and restore every virus-ridden system by recovering game attributes like color or save functions. Enjoy this parody of multiple classic games from 80s & 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Byte The Bullet.

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  17. Maker Controls: 0 - Activate Editor Q - Toggle E - Tile Painter R - Reset Level B - Change Theme L - Pick Level P - Save Level V - Load Level (It can also be clickable) I - Shows UI U - Change over to the next set of UI O - Hides UI The Rest are clickable. ___________________________________________ Quality of Life features Press Create Level Button in Title Screen to create levels. ______________… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Builderverse.

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

    Overview Palette Swap is a monochrome action platformer inspired by the Super Game Boy accessory for the Super Nintendo, allowing you to swap 2 color palettes on the fly during gameplay. However, the palette will change the environment around you as well, requiring constant swapping to get through the game. Explore 3 huge collectathon-style levels as well as extra speedrun challenges. Do your best… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palette Swap.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

    A baby-fresh take on retro-inspired gameplay, featuring a unique co-op design, where kids and parents need to stick together to win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    94% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Play NES games in 3D & VR 3dSenVR is a one-of-a-kind emulator that transforms classic NES games into fully playable 3D voxel dioramas, reimagined for Virtual Reality. Whether you’re diving back into legendary titles or discovering hidden gems for the first time, 3dSenVR brings your favorite 8-bit adventures to life in a whole new dimension. Explore timeless platformers, deep RPGs, intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3dSen VR.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,358 reviews

    Chicken Invaders needs no introduction. Well, fine, if you insist. Chicken Invaders is the most successful chicken game of this millennium (not to mention the previous one). The game puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge against the human race for our oppression of Earth chickens. In Chicken Invaders Universe, you assume the role of a new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Invaders Universe.

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  22. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    71% User Score Based on 464 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 23 reviews

    Brawlout is the competitive platform fighter, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brawlout.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 302 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MagiCat.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 19,114 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 47 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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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 397 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    Our submission to #gbjam3 Story: You're a T-rex with rocket boots. Gameplay: While avoiding obstacles, navigate jumpjet rex through the various rings throughout the level, fly through them all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JumpJet Rex.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A retro inspired, platforming RPG. Set in a young boys world of dreams and nightmares. Level up, collect masks, unlock unique abilities, choose stats, and take on challenging bosses. Using fast action, skill shots, and responsive player controls, Asher allows for a challenging and enjoyable game play experience. While playing as Asher it is up to you to take on the things haunting your dreams, fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asher.

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  28. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    MamaShroom is an exciting adventure-filled 2D platformer set across a variety of different lands, each rendered in beautiful pixel art. Embarking alongside Mama, you will help her reunite with her children across 40 levels in a game that will surely delight any cottagecore lover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MamaShroom.

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  29. A modern Deluxe Paint tribute built using our open source game engine, Gamecake.It is a perfect tool for creating pixel art and animation. Deluxe Paint is a well designed bitmap graphics editor from the 80s that ran on the Commodore Amiga. To this day, we still find it the best package out there for its purpose and we have yet to find anything close to it in terms of usability and design. We hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swanky Paint.

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  30. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 630 reviews

    Capcom's newest fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games! Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op! Get back in the ring and duke it out in battles that everyone rumored, but no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capcom Fighting Collection 2.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 412 reviews

    Tomba! returns in Tomba! Special Edition, the ultimate version of the legendary platforming masterpiece. As the titular Tomba, you leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes on a quest to overcome a deplorable cadre of nefarious pigs. Along the way, you’ll explore ancient relics, discover fascinating characters, unlock thrilling quests, and unearth hidden treasures. It’s a pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomba! Special Edition.

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  33. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms. Use flexible paths and plots You can define your map with paths and plots that you can adjust at any time. The automatic object placement supports you. In this way, you can directly create a wall with towers or simply an entire forest. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canvas of Kings.

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  36. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    72% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 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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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Commander Cool 2 is a four player local coop retro-styled adventure that is destined to be one of coolest game in 2015! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Cool 2.

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  40. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Welcome to the realm of magic, monsters and fast-delivery-mail. Like every Messenger, you hope to join the elite ranks of the Angel Express. However, it won’t be as simple as outrunning the competition. You'll need to be quick on your feet and mindful of traps and other messengers. Only the quickest and nimblest Messengers will make it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Express: Tokkyu Tenshi.

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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 36 reviews

    ■Staying true to the series legacy For Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World, the original staff from the former Westone Bit Entertainment gathered together to create a game that stays true to the spirit of the original games. The team is led, and directed, by the creator of the Wonder Boy series, Ryuichi Nishizawa and supported by Shinichi Sakamoto (sound), Maki Ōzora (character design) and Takanor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WONDER BOY ASHA in Monster World.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 3,665 reviews

    Evoland is a game and a story. The story of action adventure gaming as seen in many popular JRPGs and action RPGs, starting from the very beginning, when a few pixels were enough to make us dream for hours. You will discover a bit of video game history and very fun gameplay, covering 20 years of adventure gaming history. Inspired by a wide variety of the most popular action RPGs and JRPGs, Evolan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evoland.

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  43. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    83% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Chickens, baseball bats and rockets, need more? Fight other player chickens in a fast-paced platformer fighter where you use the environment to defeat your enemies. Pick up fishing rods, jetpacks, net guns, and even other chickens. Also defeat an evil duck in story mode or create maps in the editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Fight.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 24,940 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    The ultimate celebration of past and future. An all-new adventure full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay. Sonic Mania brings retro fast-paced platforming into the future through pixel perfect 2D graphics running at 60FPS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Mania.

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  45. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    55% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Giana Sisters 2D is a HD remake of the beloved Nintendo DS game from 2009. It features full controller support, precise, intuitive controls and a smooth learning curve. All balanced for hours of fun and challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Giana Sisters 2D.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a side-scrolling 2.5D action-adventure platform game for the Nintendo 3DS. As the direct sequel to New Super Mario Bros., it is an indirect follow-up to New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The game's main focus is on coins, with the primary goal being to collect one million. To reach the goal, the game includes many new items to aid the player, such as the Gold Flower, which turn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Super Mario Bros. 2.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 627 reviews

    UNLEASH YOUR PASSION FOR RETRO RPGs For the first time ever, RPG Maker 2003 is officially available in English! This legendary game development engine is both highly affordable and easy to use, and it remains one of the most popular RPG Maker installments to date. It is the first engine in the series to employ a sideview battle system similar to the classic RPGs of the early-to-mid 90s. If you ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker 2003.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews

    Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Fancy Pants Adventure.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 5,001 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) video game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Luna Nights.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy Collection.

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