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Games Like Beard Blade

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Platformer.

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Run and jump through tropical 16-bit locales as you fend off foes with the power of Branson's shapeshifting beard. Visit the barber to toughen your scruff with new abilities and confront the thieving Smuglins.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 149 reviews
Released: 2021-07-20
Developer: Glovebox Games LLC
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Mambo Wave — a 2D Platform Shooter which takes place somewhere in Spain in the 90's. Your mission is simple: to advance behind enemy lines, destroying them all with the help of a cool and varied arsenal.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.9%, Platformer 34.4%, Action 16.7%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 1.9%

  58. #58 Mr. Run and Jump
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2023
    Dev: Graphite LabPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Help Mr. Run and Jump defeat the terrifying Void and collect all of the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.4%, Platformer 29%, Action 12.1%, Retro 10.1%, 2D 9.5%

  59. #59 Blade of the Netherworld
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
    Dev: DuDu Games
    Windows

    Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 12.4%, 2D 9.6%

  60. #60 Pulut Adventure
    70% matchMixed62% of 92 reviews2015
    Dev: yayapipiPub: Yayapipi Studio
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 19%

    Pulut Adventure is a 2D platform game with over 30 different stylistic levels and exciting mechanics. Defeat the enemy and collect different of weapon to advance your abilities. You can use the summon skills and flying mode to explore the world.

    Why similar: Action 76.6%, Indie 23.4%

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