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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 14 reviews

    Smelter is a real time strategy-action platformer hybrid inspired by classic games of the 16-bit era. Players play as Eve, who teams up with the mysterious armor, Smelter, in her search for Adam. Expand Smelter’s fortifications throughout the various domains of the Rumbly Lands watched over by the Guardians and Watchers. Defend against onslaughts of enemies, discover lost ruins, meet new and eccen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smelter.

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  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Magbot is a precision platformer with no jumping! Players will have to traverse four distinct worlds with new mechanics and challenges unlocking along the way. Learn how to use Super Magbot's magnetic powers and use the different magnets to beat more than 150 levels. Enjoy unique challenging mechanics with classic 16-bit gaming vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Magbot.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    44% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Team Indie unites indie video game characters into one play experience. You will play coop with your own prior runs and bend time to get through puzzles and action sequences. Characters like CommanderVideo from Bit.Trip Runner or Clunk from Awesomenauts join forces, each one with their unique skill to cooperatively get through the jump 'n run levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Team Indie.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Rap Pop Jump Core is a hardcore action platformer that demands constant movement, quick decision-making, and simultaneous combat with enemies. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Rap Pop Jump Core city, where the only way to traverse is by leaping from one platform to another. One wrong move, and you'll plummet to your fate. Use your agility and skills to navigate swiftly and escape the city. Key F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rap Pop Jump Core.

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  6. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The control of two brain halves that have declared their independence now lies in your and your friend's hands. Soar into the skies with Co-Ape: Rise Of The Monke! Remember, synchronization is everything! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Co-Ape: Rise of the Monke.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 226 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Cubetractor is a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic. The game carries elements of a reverse tower defence and a grounded bullet-hell dodger to deliver a unique gameplay experience presented in a classic top-down perspective. You play as Endroi, a menacingly happy-go-lucky quadrubot as he strives … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubetractor.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    The Sun And Moon Made for Ludum Dare #29. Works best in Chrome and Opera. May contain bugs.If you use another browser please consider downloading the Windows Version. Now on Steam! A + D / Left + Right: move left and rightW / Up / Spacebar: jumpL Shift / R Shift / Z: actionEsc: exit to level select / exit to title screenR: restart levelM: mute/unmute audio twitter | email If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sun And Moon.

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  9. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

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

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Roboavenger is an exhilarating action-packed platformer that puts players in command of a remarkably agile and bouncy robot. Set in the depths of mysterious and perilous mines, the objective of the game is deceptively simple yet challenging: collect as many precious rubies as possible while evading the clutches of cunning enemies. FEATURES Agile and Bouncy Robot: Players control a highly nimble … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robovenger.

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  11. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    51% User Score Based on 171 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Fate has bestowed Skully a second chance at life when an enigmatic deity reanimates the skull through the power of magical clay after it washes upon the shore of a secluded isle. Skully must hop, skip, and roll through this diverse island habitat teeming with obstacles and puzzles to intervene in a feud between the deity’s three siblings whose quarrel jeopardizes the place they call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skully.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    iO is a physics platformer in which you control a ball. By growing or shrinking the ball you can influence its speed and weight. Use these mechanics to gain momentum and make your way through the levels. Toy with the laws of physics, solve the puzzles and reach the exit as quickly as possible. Can you win the gold medal in all levels? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iO.

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

    Tiny Thor is a classic Jump'n'Run that cleverly combines elements of action, puzzles and skill. The unique hammer-throwing action spellbinds players right from the start and acquires special superhuman abilities and upgrades as the game progresses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Thor.

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  14. 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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  15. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shing!.

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  16. Dark Ascent is a challenging 2D platformer that tests your skill, patience, and strategy as you strive to reach the summit of an exceedingly tall world. With low visibility and no checkpoints to save your progress, every jump and dash must be executed with precision and foresight. The game's core mechanics revolve around managing and enhancing your abilities to overcome the increasingly difficult … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Ascent.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Dungeon Drops throws you into the depths of Snake Castle. By jumping and fighting, you are trying to climb the ever-shifting tower, where you never know which dungeon part will drop down onto you next. Master over 30 floors, with each being different every time. This game features a setting, items, and monsters inspired by Turkish folklore. Between your adventures in the dangerous tower you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Drops.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Visuals Experience ancient China in a visually stunning, realistic side-scrolling 3D action-adventure. Play as a master swordswoman, a deadly assassin fighting for justice. Engaging Gameplay Engage in thrilling stealth and combat. Infiltrate heavily guarded palaces to eliminate key targets, using stealth or brute force to overcome obstacles. Engage in dynamic sword fights, showcasing you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the Shadow of Swallow.

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  19. Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goat's Tale Adventure.

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 8,102 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 31 reviews

    As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Messenger.

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  21. Blade Jumper is a 2D action platformer where players use a simple jump mechanic in order to climb the obstacle-filled tower. In 2045's Yeouido, in the heart of Seoul, the massive structure Kukuru Tower was constructed, overshadowing the rest of the city. In this unfathomably high tower, the selected 1% of Seoul residents live their happy lives, separated from the outside world. From their headqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Jumper.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews

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

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    You were on the way to a recycling process when fortunately for you - and unfortunately for the environment - you accidentally ran off. Now your goal is to escape from the facility, which is an extremely difficult task due to the fact that you are a battery without legs. Equipped with a limited number of electric beams, you can connect to walls, move or destroy objects, turn switches, and charge … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volt.

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  24. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candle Knight.

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  25. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    55% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Ninjahtic Mind Tricks is an 8-bit hack-and-slash platformer with stealth, adventure, and puzzle elements. Like it's predecessor, Ninjahtic, levels have an open-ended nature and are presented in a linear fashion. Though, several features have been added to the predecessor's formula to create a more varied experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninjahtic Mind Tricks.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrobooster.

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  27. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    63% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Oscura, the apprentice lighthouse keeper, has destroyed the Aurora Stone, sending shards across the Driftlands and plunging them into darkness and danger. It’s up to Oscura to find the shards of the stone and restore light to the Driftlands before creatures of the dark can destroy it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oscura: Lost Light.

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  28. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,152 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Find us: Steam | Twitter | Newsletter | Facebook [Media 4051545] Embark on an extraordinary journey through the desolated kingdom of Penumbra and discover the hidden secrets of this... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Fire.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    "Double Cross is an adventure-game style investigation crossed with an intense action platformer. Players are also free to customize Zahra’s play style in order to become the top RIFT agent." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Cross.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 264 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Deleveled is a physics-based puzzle-platformer in which you simultaneously control two characters who fall in opposite directions. You must help them work together to get through dozens of tricky levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deleveled.

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  31. Reach the TOP by any means necessary. Run, jump, climb, glide, fly, or even fall strategically. In this pure movement-based jump quest platformer, there are no wrong ways to ascend… only more creative ones. Every run throws you into a fresh, procedurally generated vertical tower filled with deadly obstacles, tricky gaps, and hidden opportunities. Master your momentum, discover game-changing move… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noxcode.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    From the imagination of 6-year-old Thea! Help Thea, a small but fierce ninja girl, on a quest to reclaim her stolen diamonds and fruits! The critters are back for revenge, and it's up to Thea to thump them and take back what's hers. Run, jump, dash, and wall-jump through levels filled with obstacles, and take on a variety of enemies as you fight your way through each level. Features A classic 2D p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NinjaThea 2.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Feature List About the Game Happy Souls is an engaging action Metroidvania game that combines elements of classic Zelda-style puzzles. The game spans two unique worlds, where players must navigate through intricate puzzles, avoid terrifying traps, and battle majestic enemies. Key features Dual Worlds: Traverse between two distinct worlds, each with its own unique challenges and environments. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Souls.

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  34. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    No story. No mercy. Just perfect control and instant punishment. Every jump gets you closer, every failure punishes, and every restart dares you to go again. Welcome to Zero One Protocol, a minimalist, merciless, and dangerously satisfying precision platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero One Protocol.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Surrounded by nothing but DUST. A mysterious complex of interconnected chambers and corridors remains. Will you plunge deeper, again and again? Will you learn its secrets? Descend through at least six dense and interconnected floors Collect DUST to purchase precious supplies Contend with a variety of surreal creatures. Get to the bottom. put an end to our destructive legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEMON DUST.

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  36. ABOUT THE GAMEAn invasion of androids from outer space has reached Earth. Zion and Eerie find themselves surrounded by these strange androids who relentlessly capture humans. Faced with this situation, Zion is forced to use his martial arts skills to fight the enemies. With the help of cosmic armor obtained from one of the invading androids, he will embark on a crusade to save Eerie and the other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Knight Zion.

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  37. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    In Cyber Tower 2048, you must defend a cybernetic world from insectoids by building defensive fortifications and battling across various locations. Develop your strategy and collect coins from defeated enemies. Key Features: Epic cyber fantasy in the tower defense genre. 30 waves on each unique location. Build and upgrade defensive structures. A system for improving heroes and weapons. Vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Tower 2048.

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  38. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Do the bidding of your loving mechanical Mother and playfully climb, jump, and platform through a physical world full of emergent surprises. Our groundbreaking procedural generation sets a new standard, merging handcrafted design with limitless variety. Every run offers new challenges and discoveries waiting to be explored. The Mother Machine base game includes the Ashen Spores cave type, the full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Machine.

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  39. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corsair`s Madness.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    After many long years in incubation, Fowl Damage is out with another demo! The full release is slated for the later half of 2024. This atmospheric puzzle-platformer from the developers of Peglin and Friday Night Bullet Arena offers one-button platforming with incredible depth: carefully manage your jumps and falls to avoid becoming scrambled! Your adventure will have you escape from the factory,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fowl Damage.

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

    4 The Elements is a 2D Action Platformer inspired by the best games of this genre from the 90s. Switch in real time between the four elements of nature to overcome challenges, acquire new abilities and defeat powerful bosses in beautifully crafted thematic stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4 The Elements.

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

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

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  43. What happens in a game where most of it is hidden?Glo is a puzzle platformer where the majority of the world is hidden. Using blind faith, glowing projectiles and memory use your skill to escape each room. Provoked by writing on the wall the story unravels as the mystery of the environment is revealed.Tormented by the unknown environment and messages on the wall that gives the feeling of being wat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLO - Difficult Indie Platformer.

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  44. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Castle.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 476 reviews

    Garbanzo Quest! Run, Jump, and Spit your way through trouble in the silly world called Freedomland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garbanzo Quest.

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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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  47. Bad Run is a spin-off of Bad Pad, featuring a casual action packed, runner metroidvania platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Run: Turbo Edition.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    72% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Den is a one-eyed alien who is grounded after the terrible crash of a spaceship. On this planet, one can control the gravity around him to walk in space. Lucky Dan is also able to change the gravity on the ground. Help him to reach the lost ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Den.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    64% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Explodemon combines the retro style of 16-bit platform games and Japanese action titles with the upgradable skills, hidden collectables and clever puzzles from more modern titles. Players use Explodemon's self-destructive nature to combat enemies and fly through the air, all the while solving a huge variety of physics-based puzzles. With twelve huge levels, full keyboard and controller support, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Explodemon.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,263 reviews

    Environmental Station Alpha is an action adventure platformer with a retro aesthetic and heavy emphasis on exploration. In the game the player controls a robot sent to investigate a mysterious, abandoned space station with the mission to find out what exactly took place there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Environmental Station Alpha.

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