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Looking for games like TOUHOU GAIDEN? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem, Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge or Touhou Sousenkyou ~ Land of Oracular Zeitgeist.

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  1. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    ――When the boundary between life and death breaks away, I offer your soul a parting kiss. Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem is a gothic horror Touhou action game, boasting remastered HD graphics, fully-voiced lines by professional voice actresses, and even more content for the game. In the game, Sakuya Izayoi takes the center stage, set to the story of her having to head to the Scarlet Devi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem.

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  2. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge.

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  3. ◆ This game is a fanwork of the Touhou Project! ◆Production of this game is compliant with the fanwork guidelines set by the original creators (ZUN and Team Shanghai Alice). Please note this work has no affiliation with the original creators. We kindly ask that you do not mistakenly direct any inquiries or requests about this game to them. This game features original characters, and the portrayal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Sousenkyou ~ Land of Oracular Zeitgeist.

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  4. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Limited Edition includes: - Reimu and Marisa Figures - Official Hardcover Art Book (56 Pages) - Official Soundtrack (52 Tracks) - Reversible Cover Sleeve - Collector's Box - Exclusive Trading Card If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Spell Carnival.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Elegant roguelite elements, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Owl.

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  6. 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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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 5 reviews

    Join Battle Princess Madelyn and her ghostly canine companion, Fritzy, as they set out on a quest to save her family and rid the land of an evil wizard--in this retro arcade action packed epic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Princess Madelyn.

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  8. 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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  10. DaemonClaw takes things back to classic fast action arcade gaming, with frantic combat against non-stop swarms of enemies and sophisticated boss fights and without puzzles, backtracking, or grinding. After some practice, a player can battle from the beginning through to the dramatic final boss fight and gratifying ultimate victory in each sitting. Each time you play, mix things up with three diffi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DaemonClaw: Origins of Nnar.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Help the young Zeus to come back to Olympus and defeat Cronus. Cronus ate all of his sons but Zeus escaped with the help of his mother, he trained so hard in combat to defeat all the enemies that Cronus send to him. Fight with mythologic creatures and titans across Greece in a beat 'em up game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeus Begins.

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  12. (I sincerely apologize, but due to technical limitations, the demo currently does not support Simplified Chinese or English.) That story’s ending isn’t just “Heartbreak.” Even if you shatter, you can be reassembled again and again—drawing others in, connecting people to one another. Its name is Cor Magnetis. OverviewThis is a Metroidvania-style action adventure with precision platforming. Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cor Magnetis.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abathor.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Inspired by classic horizontal shooters like Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and the Thunderforce series, ZPF is a passion project from the designer and developer of Super XYX and Tänzer. Players will dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon hordes of unique and challenging enemies. Choose your hero - from the teleporting trickster to the laser-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZPF.

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  15. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    Maiden & Spell is a one-on-one magical girl aerial projectile battler, featuring a colorful cast of ladies fighting with fantastic spells. [Media 2151127] [Media 2151128] Battling with magic is... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAIDEN & SPELL.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 850 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    In Alwa's Awakening you play as Zoe, a heroine sent from another world to bring peace to the land of Alwa. Equipped only with a magic staff she awakens in a distant land and must set out to help the people. Traverse dangerous dungeons, meet interesting and fun characters and explore the world in this 8-bit adventure game. Just like the old classics you won't have a flashing arrow telling you exact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alwa's Awakening.

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  17. 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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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 351 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    AGGELOS is a mesmerizing new action-RPG inspired by the likes of Wonder Boy that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era... but plays like a modern-day marvel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggelos.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege.

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  20. In Axe & Bow Land, players take on the role of brothers Axel and Bowie, warriors chosen by an ancient prophecy and armed with sacred relics: a magical axe capable of freezing enemies and a divine bow. Set in a mythical Aztec-inspired era, the game tells the story of a once-peaceful land, now corrupted by a strange and dark energy emanating from an ancient temple. Axel and Bowie, immune to the cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe & Bow Land.

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  21. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    A fantasy tactical RPG where you command over 70 characters across grid-based battles. Customize skills, unleash flashy Spell Cards, and enjoy rich animations in a strategic, story-driven adventure set in the world of Touhou. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer.

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  22. Greenhouse: Schism is a sidescrolling platformer focusing on Gameplay, Magic based combat and Boss Battles. Explore and fight through the Acri forest and discover the secret to it's high concentration of magic! Learn new spells and find secrets while adventuring deeper towards the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greenhouse: Schism.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    FOLLOW USFollow us for the latest info: Twitter:VRS_VUP、Neverland Entertainment YouTube:Neverland_Entmt Discord:Neverland_Entmt About the Game Called as Operators and fighting in a surreal, virtual world, Vtubers, just made a splendid debut of a magnificent performance… Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style action game featuring VTuber characters. This is a world exclus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtua Unlimited Project.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    When a fugitive wizard meets a forest slug, a strange friendship is born. Together they traverse an oddball fantasy world, unraveling the mystery surrounding an ancient curse. Play as the fastest, most agile slug in video game history together with your spellcasting wizard companion. It's a team-up you never knew you wanted. Strong focus on humor, character interactions and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wizard and The Slug.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darxanadon.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral.

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  27. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 868 reviews

    Touhou Kouryuudou: Unconnected Marketeers is the eighteenth official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on the Touhou Project news blog Touhou Yomoyama News, February 2021. A playable demo is scheduled for release on March 21st the same year, at Reitaisai 18, and the full version is scheduled to be released in May. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kouryuudou: Unconnected Marketeers.

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  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 417 reviews

    Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Paladin.

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  29. 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 82%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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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 764 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Odallus is a NES inspired exploration game with lots of action. It brings elements of classics such as Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania while subverting some modern twists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odallus: The Dark Call.

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  31. 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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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Tanuki Justice is a continuous intensive action run'n gun in which you incarnate a tanuki brother and sister. You'll face hundreds of enemies in feudal Japan. Varied environments with landscapes of all kinds, retro and fast rhythmic music, numerous and difficult situations reminiscent of good old arcade games. A gameplay both simple and rich allowing spectacular actions. Possibility to play with 2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanuki Justice.

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  33. In this great adventure, a resplendent being (Tolypeutes) acquires the power to face an army of mercenaries and rescue his brothers, reestablishing all sacred order. The adventure takes place in the most varied settings to the sound of natural birds, insects, sea, winds, caves. Unlock combat animals (Pets) to help you. Change the shape of your body in ball mode and combat mode. Use your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Guardian.

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  34. Sky Paws Awakening is a handcrafted 16-bit action-adventure made with heart and love, inspired by retro classics. Starring Bonnie and Clyde, twin cadets of the Sky Fleet Guard, the game follows a routine training mission that becomes the first chapter of a much greater legend. High above an endless sea of clouds, the Sky Nations live in a fragile peace. But when a monstrous horde rises from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Paws Awakening.

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  35. About This Game: What if your favorite '80s arcade beat ’em up transformed into a modern 3D fighting game every time you reached a boss? Based on the hit Image Comics series Final Boss from acclaimed comic creator Tyler Kirkham, Final Boss is a genre-blending action experience that combines three distinct styles into one seamless adventure: retro pixel-art brawling, modern 3D fighting game combat,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Boss.

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  36. Inspired by the admired Dead Space Series, Discover the massive horrifying world of The Red Selene, Survive through the connected worlds of Colony EC-21 Janus, and travel to the Red Selene itself and back to uncover the story of yourself and the horrors that happened in the colony. Enjoy the technical and artistic achievements of indie classic gaming! Jump into the new genre of the ultimate sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Selene.

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  37. A Slime that Evolves through Absorption and Transformation!A unique action mechanic where you absorb enemies and freely use their forms and powers. You're not just a typical monster. You can transform into the humans and creatures you absorb—taking on not only their appearance but also their attack styles, skills, and even passive abilities. Fight in their way, master their power, and forge your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Changer.

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  38. "Thunderblade Saga" is a hardcore action game featuring combos, parries, Iaijutsu (quick-draw technique), and ultimate moves. Every minute of your time will be spent in battle. If you want to experience high-difficulty boss battles that are not of the Souls-like genre, you can try this game!(Full support for SteamDeck has been achieved, awaiting green label certification.) To ensure you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderblade Saga.

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  39. This game is a sequel to Little Marisa's Disaster Journey. After Marisa took a lot of rare books from Scarlet Devil Mansion, she decided to try a special magic in the book. However, she was suddenly summoned to a strange world! Marisa will fight to survive. In order to return Gensokyo, she must solve the alien problem, find the truth, save the world and poor Reimu!Main game features 1. Cut scenes:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marisa's Inconceivable Journey.

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  40. Stones of the Revenant is inspired by retro arcade beat-em-ups mixed with elements from your favorite classic action-platformers. Choose from six playable heroes; Radcliffe the Knight, Halvar the Barbarian, Brielle the Sorceress, Galina the Ranger, Isaak the Thief, and Fritz the Tinkerer. Each with their own unique playstyle! Pair up with a friend via local co-op or fight your way solo through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones of the Revenant.

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  41. This collection contains 6 Touhou fangames developed by Kira - Games&Stuff, all of them playable on local couch play. While they don't have lan/online mode, you can use Steam's remote play together feature to play with your friends remotely. Also if any of the music sounds familiar, every game has its own music room where you unlock melodies as you play, revealing the title and artist who made… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou - Kira's Fangame Collection.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    ■ Game Description and Story ■Rumia Throws! is a 2D stage-based action game starring Rumia, a character from the Touhou Project. Rumia, too hungry to even fire danmaku, sets out to gather food by any means necessary! With her powers weakened, she uses whatever she can find—boxes, rocks, fish—as weapons to throw, kick, or even ride on to move around. Use a variety of creative actions to defeat enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rumia Throws!.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 306 reviews

    Show off ninja skills in the remake of a legendary dark and futuristic classic and download the demo If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Ninja Reborn.

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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    78% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Help Mia to Rescue Fernando, your husband kidnapped by a dark elf witch called Morganna and her fellow monster girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wife Quest.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    66% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taimumari.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Awakened Evil is an action platformer inspired by the classics. Jump and slash your way through intense linear stages that will put your skills to the test. Do you have what it takes to slay all the bosses, and take on evil itself? Features: Retro 80s graphics with some modern flair Deliberate gameplay and controls for an oldschool challenge Catchy chiptune soundtrack and sfx 5 unique sub wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakened Evil.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 234 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosenkreuzstilette.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Assault.

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  49. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 169 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Beholgar is a classically styled 2D action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar.

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  50. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 7 reviews

    Krut: The Mythic Wings is a fast-paced hack and slash, side-scrolling platformer based on a 2018 Thai CG animated feature-length film "Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors", following the adventure of a Garuda warrior on the enchanted Island, Himmaphan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krut: The Mythic Wings.

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