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Games Like Dead by Death

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Adventure.

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Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.

Reviews: Mixed — 44% — of 27 reviews
Released: 2018-07-18
Developer: WILLSH
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ninjavity Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fly on a broom, fight enemies, unlock new powers, and explore a planet full of secrets and challenges. A twist on the metroidvania genre. Choose your own path and abilities on your quest to collect the fallen stars and return them to the sky.

    Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Action 14.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Metroidvania 8.7%

  59. #59 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2024
    Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows · Linux

    Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Gothic 18.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Difficult 9.8%

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