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Games like You Must Remember

Looking for games like You Must Remember? Here are top platformer recommendations with a drama and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Songs for a Hero, Arrow Survival: 15 Seconds or They Bleed Pixels.

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  1. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    88% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs for a Hero.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Check out the full game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4060720/Arrow_Survival_15_Seconds/ https://store.steampowered.com/widget/4060720/ 15 Seconds to Prove Your Skill! Dodge, shoot, and survive through levels packed with deadly traps, insane reflexes, and addictive pixel art action. Dive into the Demo Dive into this demo of Arrow Survival: 15 Seconds, a thrilling 2D pixe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arrow Survival: 15 Seconds.

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  3. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 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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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    Bzzzt is a fast-paced 2D platformer highly inspired by games from 80's. You become an artificial intelligence ZX8000 and in your newly obtained robotic body, you must prove your abilities in a series of testing chambers filled with deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BZZZT.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 880 reviews

    Eryi's Action is a 2D ‘trapformer’ by developer Xtal Sword that is visually inspired by Super Mario, but has gameplay akin to games like I Wanna Be the Guy. Don’t be fooled by its adorably charming looks – this game abounds in traps and wants you to die! However, where IWBTG was murderously difficult, Eryi's Action is additively challenging and FUN! Trap placement is often laugh-out-loud funny and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eryi's Action.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 658 reviews

    Escape Goat is a puzzle platformer where you take control of a goat, who has been imprisoned for witchcraft, and overcome traps and obstacles to escape the Prison of Agnus. Fear not, for with your supreme agility, sturdy horns, and the help of a magic mouse friend, you can turn the tables on foes and use the environment to your advantage. Features: Ten unique zones to conquer. Can you reach and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Goat.

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  8. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 223 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. Be invited to reflect on life while getting to know the story of the dying protagonist and his inevitable struggle for existence. Dive into the atmosphere of a dense, hand painted game while exploring the reason why you are here. Welcome to a world In Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Between.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    A witch has kidnapped the prince and princess. As a royal wizard, it is your mission to rescue them both at the same time, but first you will have to learn to control your two bodies simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ambidextro.

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  11. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 8,980 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Jump King is a challenging climbing-platformer where suspense builds with every jump! Struggle upwards and explore the unknown while doing your best to avoid your inevitable fall back down... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump King.

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  12. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    UnderParty is an Action Platformer game. This game is made up of a very high level of difficulty. It's very violent (Gore,Ryona), so be careful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderParty.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 803 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 11 reviews

    World War III was one cruel tragedy, at least for the others. You seemed to have a quite nice time, hidden in your fancy penthouse at the Skyhill Hotel... Till the impact of a bio-weapon blew away the life you once knew. Now there are mutants everywhere, and they're eager to rip you to shreds with their vicious claws. But they aren't your only problem: Your supplies are running out. You have to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKYHILL.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    Chilling dreams of destruction and doom fill your mind. You feel compelled to warn the world, but in so doing are imprisoned by the tyrannous Dr. Funfrock. Imprisoned because of a dream? You know in your soul that you must escape somehow and discover the meaning behind this mystery.As Twinsen, prophet and savior, you embark on a surreal and suspense-filled journey. You cross continents in your que… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Big Adventure.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Squirrel-based Hardcore 2D Platformer. Save the Squirrel population from the evil robotic Squirrel, Shadowtail! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squirreltopia.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    The planet of Lumna is threatened by a group of terrorists called Mad Bunny! Join Axel and Hazel on their mission to fight them, as they discover more about the world and its people, in this fast-paced 2D-action platformer! Code Bunny is a momentum-based, melee-oriented platformer where the action is nonstop! Master both character's play styles to deliver flashy and exciting attacks that rip and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CODE Bunny.

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  20. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Reach top speed by eating Bananas?! Bananitro is a 2D runner that combines speed, action, and a unique gravity mechanic, bringing an amazing mix of monkeys and bicycles. RUN TO WIN Race with Monkey and his bike, using Bananitro to reach insane speeds, ride on walls, perform crazy maneuvers, and make jumps that defy the laws of physics! But be careful, each track presents a new challenge, filled … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bananitro.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 497 reviews

    In a place that doesn’t exist, young detective Mia and her little dog Lupi investigate the disappearance of her father, one of the most skilled agents in the world and the leader of Ordo Realitas, an organization of paranormal detectives. Enigma of Fear is a game of investigation and mystery in Pixel Art/3D where your deduction is your guide. Play and enjoy this story in the way that you want to:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigma of Fear.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    This Game is a Game with dungeon crawling, puzzle, shooter, timing, secret finding, boss battles, engaging environment, treasure finding, fun fun fun. You play as Shade Silver traversing levels finding treasure, avoiding traps, shooting enemies, finding secrets, and secret levels, beating bosses, overcoming challenges, solving puzzles, paying ogres, and enjoying a journey to the end. The Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shade Silver.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 704 reviews

    Welcome to "Purple Place - Classic Games," a nostalgic adventure featuring three exciting game modes: Cake Master: Become a pastry chef, bake delicious cakes, and decorate them to perfection. Choose from various flavors and toppings, progressing through levels of increasing difficulty. Memory Match: Challenge your memory by matching cards on the board. Race against the clock wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purple Place - Classic Games.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 3,614 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle. Zangetsu will meet fellow travelers along the way, who can join your journey as playable characters. Switching to these charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Hot Guns Team was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Run and Gun.

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  27. 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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  28. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 10 reviews

    "99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture. 99Vidas is set in a fictional anachronic universe, inspired by video games and the pop culture of the 1980s and 1990s. The game begins when … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99Vidas.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Ato is an atmospheric sword dueling metroidvania game set in the era of feudal Japan. Every combat encounter is an intense duel to the death with its own personality and fighting style. Perform risky parry maneuvers, bounce off of your opponent, evade their attacks and unlock new abilities to further expand your arsenal of options against your adversaries. Explore colorful and atmospheric environ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ato.

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  30. 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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  31. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    In this action platformer you play as a cat, Bast, running through a dark fantasy world. You’ll be running, jumping and sliding with smooth and precise controls designed to make you feel like a cat. But it wont be easy. In the dark you never know what lies in the shadows. In this dark journey you will face strange creatures and dangerous traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Walk in the Dark.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures!Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio.

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  33. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and great chiptune soundtrack. Try to get out of a dangerous dungeon full of enemies and traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Escape.

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  34. 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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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 1,182 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 37 reviews

    The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past traps, and nimbly navigate the ruins of Mekacity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Shadow.

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  36. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    An action platformer where you face challenging enemies inspired by Japanese mythology and acquire their powers. Choose your fights in any order, knowing that each opponent gets stronger as the game progresses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gurei.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 10 reviews

    Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite inspired by classic martial arts movies, where every fight is unique, and every death brings you closer to victory. A martial artist, named Yu, embarks on a journey across the country to free the Emperor from an evil Admiral’s influence. As the odds become more and more overwhelming, it’s clear Yu will need more than his fists to overcome the Admiral’s viciou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forestrike.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 26 reviews

    The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,843 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 15 reviews

    Ronin (stylized as RONIN) is a 2015 turn-based action platformer video game developed by Polish indie developer Tomasz Wacławek, designer at polish indie studio Flying Wild Hog, and published by Devolver Digital. It was released for Microsoft Windows on May 27, 2015 into Early Access and left it on June 30, 2015. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RONIN.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 814 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    In La-Mulana 2, you will take on the role of Lumisa Kosugi on a mission to find the entrance to the ruins of Eg-Lana, which is rumored to be the source of recent monster appearances. The ruins themselves are compromised of a variety of areas as well as huge boss creatures known as Guardians. Who knows what lies in wait at the end of Eg-Lana? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La-Mulana 2.

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

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

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 315 reviews

    Spear of Destiny is a prequel to Wolfenstein 3-D. It is a first-person shooter that uses the same engine and has the same gameplay, however the game is not divided into 6 separate episodes - all the levels are one long episode. The enemies and weapons are pretty much the same as in Wolfenstein 3-D. Only new additions include: new bosses, a new type of enemy, and a new pickup (a large box of ammo). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spear of Destiny.

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  44. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 4,778 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. There's trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but you'll have a variety of special fighting abilities to blast your way through each stage. As Lilac, you can use Dragon powers to whip enemies with your hair, spin like a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Planet.

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  45. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 348 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Spy.

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  46. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    84% User Score Based on 819 reviews

    A Metroidvania inspired by new & old classics like Hollow Knight, Super Metroid, Super Castlevania IV & Megaman X. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Fungus.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 2,671 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    This is Daniel, a normal guy from recent times: a great videogame player, big sci-fi movie fan, novice player of role playing games, pot-head and overall, horny due to a mysterious lack of success with girls. Wait... is Unepic not a medieval fantasy game? Why is the main character a guy from today's world? To find out the answer you will have to play the game... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnEpic.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    The legendary game is now on Itch.io! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!     BROTHER!!! - this is a hardcore 2D-platformer in retro style (pixel). You are the magician Ben, your brother Jarl got into trouble. Evil has invaded! He can't win alone!   Key Features: interesting, addictive and fun gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 914 reviews

    Platform and fight your way through mountains and forests to accomplish your purpose as a Jade being. Slow down time using your 360-degree directional dash, and lock on to targets to strike! Fight soldiers and creatures on your quest in this gem of a game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaded.

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