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Games like WHY THE LADDER?

Games like WHY THE LADDER?

Games like WHY THE LADDER?

Looking for games like WHY THE LADDER?? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Two Parsecs From Earth, Mama Die and Retry or Xeodrifter.

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  1. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Two Parsecs From Earth gameplay is remarkable interactive and adaptive to you! Choose 3 abilities during the exploration and experience your adventure in 8 different ways according to your own decisions, accompanied by music that adapts to your abilities choices. Once the adventure is over, you have the opportunity to do it again differently in the unique "New game+" mode integrated into the story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Parsecs From Earth.

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  2. Mama Die and Retry is an old school action platformer that offers a challenging experience through 26 levels and 4 bosses. Fight with a working class hero and discover new horizons filled with a lot of aliens and threats. Use your broom against them. Each time you die, you will retry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mama Die and Retry.

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  3. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 882 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

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  4. Step into a quiet, storybook-like world where Catniss, the cat, sets out on a journey through mysterious lands.Each level unfolds as a handcrafted space filled with moving platforms, hidden paths, and carefully placed dangers. Catniss must rely on precise jumps and timing, avoiding wandering enemies, spikes, deep water, and other hazards that stand in the way. Beyond the main path, hidden area… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catniss around the world.

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  5. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You are a zombie, risen from the grave to reclaim what was lost. At first, you are only a head, but with each found body fragment, forgotten skills, strength, and the true nature of the Ex-Master return. Ex-Master, Zombi is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania where every step opens new possibilities: Explore dark and mysterious locations; Find parts of your body and restore your power; Master … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex-Master, Zombie.

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  6. Welcome to this space adventure of a very distant planet called Cristya, a planet inhabited by children only, these children belong to the race of the Gisians a race too long-lived but in which children of this race can not live because of a deadly disease that kills the lives of infants, The only possible solution for children infected by this disease is to be sent to the planet Cristya to surviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lily And Sury - Adventures on Cristya.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    A game about breaking out of jail. Jailbreaker is a brutally challenging platformer which you play using only one button. Find your way out of your confinement and bask in an eerie, retro... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jailbreaker.

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  8. A single screen retro platformer with a ticking clock, large maps to explore, upgrades to find and lots of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Knight Adventures.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Biota is a 2D metroidvania inspired shooter set on a wild and dangerous sci-fi, pixel-art planet. Get ready to face hostile alien life forms and investigate a mysterious mining colony as a group of ragtag heroes from the future, all in glorious 4-color palettes and detailed 8-bit visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biota.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    You move, you melt. Play as a brave size-shifting slime in this colorful precision puzzle-platformer, dashing through handcrafted puzzles and perilous traps on your journey in The Melty Way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Melty Way.

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  11. Apocalypse of the UniverseGenre: 2D Platformer Adventure Story: In Apocalypse of the Universe, players take on the role of an elven hero on a perilous quest to save his homeland from a demonic invasion. Once a peaceful world bathed in the eternal glow of the moon, it is now torn apart by portals that unleash endless waves of demons. These gateways connect to dark realms and threaten to spread … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse of the Universe.

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  12. A pixel-art, platformer adventure game with lots of action and a memorable story. Dive into the depths of planet Anyaroth and free its people from the tyranny of the Queen. Join the Rebellion and fight against the Regime’s mind-control system. The anya civilization needs you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny.

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  13. Stardrytch is a challenging action-platformer set in a lost world where sci-fi and fantasy collide. Embark on a dangerous journey, discover a forgotten land, unlock mighty powers and battle terrifying monsters to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardrytch.

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  14. Bebok Invasion is a 2D platforming shooter with many different abilities. 24 levels of jumping, climbing, dashing and fighting against enemies! Warning. In full version abilities are unlocked as you progress. In demo they are unlocked only in level 4. This is an early version of the game. Early Access is a way for me to receive valuable feedback and of course helps me raise funds for further devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bebok Invasion.

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  15. Polycore A 2D pixel-art platformer with a geometric twist. You are Polycore, a sentient 12-sided interdimensional being, peacefully orbiting a strange, colorful planet—until a mysterious spaceship blasts you out of the sky. Crashing into the planet’s core, you're shattered, reduced to a mere triangle. Your mission: rebuild yourself, piece by piece, and seek revenge. Climb. Collect. Conquer. Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyCore.

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  16. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    In the distant future, mankind has discovered volatile sources of near-infinite energy, known as Nullstars. These mysterious anomalies can power entire planets, but are ticking time bombs that can wipe out entire worlds if they go critical. To this end, mega-corporations hire teams of archivists to find traces of lost worlds, to scavenge for the valuable remains of their nullstar. You are a scav d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nullstar: Solus.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeroSquare.

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  18. 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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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Gameplay:Goal get to the top of the pinball machine. Controls Left button for the left flipper, right for the right. Pull the plunger (that metal thing that launches the ball from the start). That’s it. Expecting more from a pinball machine? Easy to learn, hard to master Maintain the ball’s momentum and time your flipper hits just right. Use the environment to your advantage and discover you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FlippUp.

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  20. Timeloop TitansTimeloop Titans is a thrilling space arcade shooter that takes you into the heart of an intergalactic war! Dive into a retro-inspired adventure with modern twists as you battle endless waves of enemies determined to annihilate Planet Gaia. Do you have what it takes to save humanity? Key Features Dynamic Space Action Face relentless waves of enemies in fast-paced, adrenaline-fuele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeloop Titans.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Shake up those sodas and blast off! Just how far can you fly using fizzy, bubbly action?! Shake things up with SUPER SHAKING GIRL!!!, an exhilarating action game that'll have you shaking sodas to propel yourself through the air! Harness the power of carbonated beverages to fly up into the sky, grabbing more sodas as you hurdle through the air to shake, shake, and propel yourself even higher.Adv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER SHAKING GIRL!!!.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genopanic.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    On a distant planet, rifts in space are opening — threatening to release planet-devouring monsters into the galaxy. Close the rifts and save the galaxy in this modern Metroidvanian quest with tight platforming, fast-paced combat, and deep RPG progression. COMBAT: Engage in fast, fluid battles against a wide variety of enemies and bosses across multiple distinct biomes. Use precision platfo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Rift Saga.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Rec, the civilization-recording robotMotionRec is a recording-based puzzle action game built around the concept of recording and playback. Use this ability to guide Rec, the civilization-recording robot, through a devastated world. The power of MotionRecYou can record the trajectory of your movements, from walking to jumping. Use stage gimmicks to create and record more complex movements to trav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MotionRec.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Experience the final recovery mission of the AI that would come to be known as the Oversoul. Recover the relics of the All-Makers from the underground colony while escorting the loyal conservators to safety. Dig your way down through 49 levels of explosive puzzles while recovering upgrades for yourself. Now available at all Babbages & EB Games locations! Original system requirements: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unearth.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 693 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 20 reviews

    Discover more about Ultros and buy the game on the official PlayStation website. See trailers, screenshots, and learn about the game's world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultros.

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  27. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 200 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 7 reviews

    Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbuddies DX.

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  28. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 556 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 17 reviews

    PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLANET ALPHA.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    37% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inescapable.

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  30. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    The year is 20XX, the earth has been ravaged by nuclear wars and our only hope is the research shuttle Nostrami. Unfortunately the ship has been incommunicado for 48 hours now. That's were you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Scumbags.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 101,534 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 10 reviews

    You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbound.

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  32. 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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  33. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    A pixel art, arcade, platformer, challenging game where the enemies are generated by the player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Chase.

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  34. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    [Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

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  35. Astrosaurox is a tribute to the videogames of the late 70s and early 80s. Pilot an Astrosaurox tank and battle the space mafia. Depending on your age, either discover or relive the challenge, fun, and addictive nature of those classic games. Beat your highscore in solo or co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrosaurox.

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  36. Ring the bell. Defend the Sacred Sardine. Be a cat. In Kitty Cat Castle, you are a curious, castle-dwelling cat who can’t resist pawing a mysterious bell. Unfortunately for you, each ring summons a wave of aliens that are determined to steal the Sacred Sardine from the heart of the castle. You’ll have to scratch, jump, and dash through fast-paced platforming combat to protect the treasure. If the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Cat Castle.

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  37. Endless Tower is a first-person atmospheric exploration game focused on movement, flow, and discovery. You awaken at the base of a colossal tower whose peak is hidden beyond the clouds. As you climb higher, the world slowly changes — environments grow stranger, paths become more vertical, and the silence begins to speak. There are no enemies. No combat. Your challenge is the tower itself. Trave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Tower.

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  38.  A retro arcade space shooter brings about the new age of color and mayhem!  Protect the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the onslaught of the alien Klaxxack invasion.  Kill enemies to generate points to power your PDS and your power ups! Decide second by second what needs more points, your offense or defense in this bullet tactical mayhem experience!  Recharge, shoot, win! Defen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quaxum Color Mayhem.

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  39. Welcome to the Enigmatic World of Grav1ty Embark on an Epic Cosmic Odyssey Grav1ty invites you to take on the role of an intrepid astronaut on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the universe and find out what happened to a missing space crew. Explore distant and otherworldly realms as you journey through diverse biomes, each teeming with unique flora and fauna, perilous landscapes, and hidden s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grav1ty.

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  40. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Play as Blocky with super high jumping height in this 2D adventure platformer. Discover new worlds where Blocky's abilities change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocky's Short Quest.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    This is someone's lab and factory, full of dangerous things. You're a lost little soul here. Survive the obstacle, finish the boss that comes out of the door and move on! "The door opens" 1X1 is largely divided into a barrage and a boss battle, and the game is played. Normally the door is closed, but as you work through the pattern and move on, the door opens and you encounter the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1X1.

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  42. Help Iluminatus reach the top of each level and escape this strange world! Face off against mutant viruses, creepy llamas, unsettling aliens, and mighty bosses. Get ready for a bizarre adventure where you don’t control the character directly—your only action is to jump to survive. Beat different levels, unlock the abilities you need, and advance further into the game. This platformer features tw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iluminatus Bizarre Ascent.

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  43. Epic Story After a thousand years of the divine rule of the great Lord of Holy Light, the gods suddenly abandoned the Land of Grace. A thousand years ago, the DEADLIGHT, which had been suppressed by the Lord of Holy Light, returned to the land once again. It was a cold yet dazzling light that covered the sky, like a frigid sun, suppressing the vitality of the earth. The temperature dropped, the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD DAYLIGHT.

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  44. Embark on an otherworldly adventure with a cosmic slime as your guide. In the tranquil realms of the spiritual forests, your amorphous companion wanders peacefully until the arrival of extraterrestrial beings. These intergalactic invaders seek to harvest the souls of the sacred trees that sustain cosmic balance. As you reach higher levels, the number of monsters will increase. Remember that k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Slime Defense.

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  45. Discover new stars in a massive galaxy. Explore hostile planets full of dangerous enemies. Build formidable bases to survive all alone. Make the best of your circumstances as a wandering astronaut in this innovative adventure survival RPG, Sole Seeker. With each star system containing different environments and organisms, each base built represents new opportunities for exploration and harvest. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sole Seeker.

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  46. About The Game Foggy Rainfall Escapade is a 2D indie platformer, invites you into an enchanting adventure. Follow a young adventurer's journey through mesmerizing visuals and soothing melodies. In a world of serene beauty and calm foggy rain, he embarks on a quest to find his way back home. Key Features: Captivating Adventure:  Allow yourself to be swept away by the calming journey of discoverin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foggy Rainfall Escapade.

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  47. If there are feel-good games, well Dissolved is a feel-bad game. You play as a girl whose weird psychosis is to turn every ordeal in her life into a video game. It's a mix of completely new gameplays, fun and very challenging, parodying old arcade games. Each control scheme is very simple, often one or two buttons, but unsettling at first. How to fight space gopniks shooting from the sky if you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dissolved: Chapter One.

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  48. Fantasy game where you have to finish each level twice; once the normal way, second time completely blinded. Key features A Knight Never Yields is the platform game where you Play as hero with no eye-sightUse your hearing, sense of rhythm and visual clues to finish each levelUnlock new skills to overcome deadly trapsFace 17 levels - difficulty goes higher as you progressGet straight into game wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Knight Never Yields.

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  49. Fun, casual platformer game with beautiful 1 bit pixel art, nice sharp controls and challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOKKI.

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  50. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Jetscout: Mystery of the Valunians is a jetpack-based platformer by Dustin Auxier where you maneuver your way through alien worlds to solve the strange mystery behind the Valunians and their friends who are trapped an enormous containment facility. Play as Muun, a Jetscout initiate as you dash, flip, and burn your way through hostile environments to fight a mind-bending cosmic evil! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jetscout: Mystery of the Valunians.

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