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Games like Underhanded Combat

Looking for games like Underhanded Combat? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Black & White Bushido, Astro Duel 2 or Unruly Heroes.

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  1. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    69% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    Black & White Bushido is an arena fighting game between light and shadow samurai. Battle for control of the light or the dark in multiple arenas, hiding from your foes and striking when they least expect it. Battle against computer controlled opponents, or fight your friends in frantic four player local multiplayer. Dominate the battlefield in Capture the Flag, or crush your enemies in Team Deat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black & White Bushido.

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  2. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Astro Duel 2 is a sci-fi combat game combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. Whether versus or co-op, battle through space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Duel 2.

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  5. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    27% User Score Based on 262 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 8 reviews

    Bobby and Penny, rookie magicians, enter an adventure to get back to their dimension and retrieve the Magic Book in Enchanted Portals, a co-op 2D platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enchanted Portals.

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  6. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 411 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warside.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    40% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    The story of Mace, a young scavenger recently promoted to the Resource Collection Department for the Narvas Colonies. He is ordered to infiltrate and discover resources on distant planets in search of materials to ensure the survival of his people. Supplies are hemorrhaging, scarce, and unaccounted for. Times are bleak for Narvas. The scavenger feels the weight of an entire population on his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narvas.

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  8. MPAliens - 2D Arena Platformer. It's a local party game with intense PVP matches, hardest COOP missions and different Bosses on different maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MPAliens.

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  9. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 175 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 4 reviews

    It's raining aliens! When killed, they leave behind a life force that brings inanimate objects to life. Only the Chenso Club can stop them in this chainsaw-splitting, side-scrolling, brawler/roguelike/platform fighter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chenso Club.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 3,363 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    In the world of Cortex Command, many humans have opted to amputate their entire natural bodies in order to prolong their lives and enable interstellar space travel. Their disembodied brains are hardly helpless, however, as they can remotely control all kinds of machines and craft through artificial interfaces. Playing as one of these people's brains, you can quickly switch control between many di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cortex Command.

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  11. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Wars.

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  12. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Samurai Gunn is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for two to four players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gun, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai GUNN.

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  13. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A platform fighter where cats battle using fish. Kakatte Koi Yo! has multiple win objectives and a large selection of maps. Use fish to explode, electrocute, and spear your opponents to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kakatte Koi Yo!.

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  14. I wanted to make a game, so I did it. This game is a 2D horizontal board action game In the mainline mode, you can fight and win with different bosses to experience different cheery battles, You can choose the most simple means of attack to defeat the powerful enemy, or you can choose different skills in the game to win a magnificent victory, At the same time, you can als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Punch.

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  15. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A competitive multiplayer running game with up to 4 players (either via LAN or online). Use traps and projectiles in order to make life difficult for your competitors. Slow down the enemy to get ahead and be careful getting hit or you risk losing the race! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runner Party.

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  16. Eternal Samurai is a retro-inspired side-scroller. You play as the spirit of a samurai that is killed, and seeks revenge by possessing his killer to continue his quest. Simple slash/deflect combat 10 Levels Local multiplayer - Duel Mode Secret/Multiple Paths Power-ups Possess your killers! No death penalty NES colour palette Supports keyboard or controller If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Samurai.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush game, set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested beasts. Explore a mysterious land alone or with a friend in 2-player local or online co-op. Uncover a story through unusual NPCs and cut down terrifying eldritch bosses, all in a painterly 2D style. Perennial Order is a love letter to games such as Hollow Knight, Titan Sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perennial Order.

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  18. Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive... The only human city located on the space ark is subjected to an organized mutant invasion. For the sake of surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anima Flux.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 124 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of distinct units including infantry, tanks, and air forces in your journey across multiple worlds. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athena Crisis.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    54% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    "Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chamber of Darkness.

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  22. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    37% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 8 reviews

    Welcome to Gleamlight – a 2D action game that will take you through an adventure traversing a beautiful, transient world. Immerse yourself amid the beautiful stained glass artistry as you navigate without the reliance of any standard game UI, while tracing the world’s mysterious unspoken story. What will you, as Gleam, sense and feel through your travels across this beautiful, yet fearsome world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gleamlight.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 573 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A mech-themed 2D platformer. With action-packed shooting, highly polished animations, driving multiple unique awesome mechs to fly in the air, play your own style based on a fluent set of controls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARDCORE MECHA.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 646 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 821 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shank.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    54% User Score Based on 1,952 reviews
    Critic Score 46%Based on 56 reviews

    Mighty No. 9 is a Japanese 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from the 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something amazing! Led by a veteran team with decades of experience, Mighty No. 9 promises to be an evolution in the well-known genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty No. 9.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Fight with grappling hooks in Skyhook, a party platformer for up to 4 players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a gryphon riding shark, as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents with your grappling hook. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyhook.

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  28. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    60% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 7 reviews

    G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a team-based third-person shooter where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the action from both sides as you help G.I. Joe restore order and lead Cobra to world domination. G.I. JOE VS COBRA - Play with 12 of your favorite characters from both sides including Snake Eyes, Duke, Roadblock, S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    Welcome to Cataegis - The White Wind: Ziggurat Chapter, a frantic 2D arcade action retro-style game that pays homage to the glory days of 8-bit side scrolling gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataegis : The White Wind.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,854 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

    Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre but this time with a bunch of humor and a bucket of blown of body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal. It’s 1944 and 15 years have passed since Vinnie survived the Thugtown Massacre. But now, some loose ends start crawling out of the past, dragging V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Buckler 2 is a retro-styled roguelite platformer that tells a story about love, hate, and everything in between. Join Venice and his friends as they embark on an epic adventure across Sector Omega, an unfamiliar world filled with enemies, allies, hazards, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buckler 2.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    Do you stand a chance against the wicked Queen Evangelyn and her army? You're the last hope to prevent her world domination! Features Play as either Tanya or Olga, two girls who have the power to stop the Beljantaur Kingdom’s growing army and take down the evil Queen. Take on a range of different bosses in either single-player or co-op across a variety of stunning chibi pixel art style backdrops a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Beyond The Mind.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 3,150 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 19 reviews

    20XX is a co-op-friendly action platformer roguelite. Explore procedurally generated levels, collect new weapons and abilities, purchase upgrades, and crush ferocious bosses! If you are a fan of roguelikes or Mega Man, 20XX is for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 20XX.

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  35. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    Dynasty Feud is a competitive, team based, fast-paced 2D brawler for 2-4 players. Fight with 40 characters divided in 8 dynasties belonging to different historical civilizations and cultures composed by five members. One-hit-kill system, multiple fighting styles and Warden Spirits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynasty Feud.

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  36. Journey through ancient Japan as the Shukuchi Ninja, exiled from his former clan for wanting a more honorable way of life. Travel through vast areas defeating the Shukuchi Ninja’s newfound foe to bring peace and prosperity in a time of turmoil. A full, action-packed adventure awaits with over 70 levels, 7 troublesome bosses, an inspiring storyline, and unique controls - there's no other game li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shukuchi Ninja.

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  37. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Rise of the Foederati was formerly an online, massive multiplayer, now single-player focused strategy game that combines real-time strategy with turn-based combat. You play as a leader of one of the many tribes surrounding the Roman borders in mid-5th century AD, and your objective is to lead your warriors into raids, skirmishes and battles to survive. More important than winning battles, however,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Foederati.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    An atmospheric platformer with co-op play in single-player mode. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other in battles against bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand In Hand.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Play as Sam, a kid that controls the dead! Defeat your enemies with magic and control their bodies to solve challenging puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Azra.

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  40. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    65% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! 6 Playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Gun.

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  41. The Elemental Ninjas stand on the brink of destiny as the legendary Sphere of Power is stolen from the sacred temple where they forged their newly awakened abilities: earth, fire, electricity, speed, shadow, and magic. What begins as a breach becomes a threat to the balance of the world itself. Prepare to dive into an epic journey across 7 adrenaline‑charged stages, each packed with fierce battles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Element Ninjas.

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  42. Unleash Your Inner Warrior Embark on a thrilling journey through feudal Japan, where honor is everything and the fury of battle is your only ally. In "Samurai Fury," you'll take on the role of Shigemasa Katsuragi, a skilled and deadly samurai warrior, as you delve into the heart of 16th-century Japan, where powerful daimyos clash and samurai warriors fight for their lords' honor. The Blade of V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Fury: Blade of Vengeance.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online. Try casual, or invite friends to a private room. Play cross-platform with millions of players on Android and Steam! Frequent updates. Over Many Characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Strike World War.

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  44. Trial VersionAbout the DEMO version: It is also version 1.093 now. Check out the manual page from the main menu. Player can choose ShangGuan Yan for 3 levels, and 2 maps of the new contents in "Battle" in thirdperson mode to explore the main story of ShangGuanYan. About the Game In the 8th Century, the Tang dynasty is ruling China at the same time facing many problems. 25 years ago… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warrior Beneath Heaven.

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  45. Story: An ancient alien race is trying to destroy worlds and take their powers; Earth is next! Take on the role of Dean or Ellie, pick up your weapon and save your planet and possibly the galaxy! Key Features: -Explore an ancient labyrinth consisting of 7 interconnected zones -Blast cyborg dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures with 6 different weapons (Primal Elements) -Discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Threat.

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  46. REKNUM Fantasy of Dreams is an action, exploration and 2D platformer videogame, it is the latest installment in the REKNUM saga in which Cheri awakens from a fantasy to start the real adventure! Explore the thematic levels, unlock new weapons and upgrade your skills, fight fearsome bosses inspired by classic gameplay, decipher the poetic words of the ancestors when you travel through the dreamworl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reknum Cheri Dreamland.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Double Turn is a pro-wrestling party brawler for up to 4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Turn.

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  48. Tiny Force Deluxe is a physics-based game with RPG elements. More than 25 powerful characters to unlock and evolve! Use them to face the forces of evil and defeat all the bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Force Deluxe.

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  49. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The world-famous meme becomes a metroidvania of mental mayhem. Play as Question Hound and enter a collapsing theme park built from anxiety, regret, and surreal humor. Run, jump, fight, and caffeinate your way through five emotional worlds where everyday fears come to life. You will face flying textbooks, toilet monsters, and ghostly memories you thought were long gone. Explore branching paths, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Is Fine: Maximum Cope.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics. Fight monstrous foes, unlock new abilities, and explore a non-linear map filled with hidden secrets and dangerous challenges. Master precise combat, where every strike and dodge matters. Manage your stamina as you face off against grotes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearscape.

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