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Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 234 reviews
Released: 2024-09-12
Developer: Medallion Games
Publisher: Super Rare Originals
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
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    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

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  2. #2 Pepper Grinder
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 1,197 reviews2024
    Dev: Ahr EchPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%

  3. #3 Mr. Run and Jump
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2023
    Dev: Graphite LabPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,844 reviews2022
    Dev: A Grumpy FoxPub: Deck13
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

    Why similar: Collectathon 16.2%, Precision Platformer 14%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Retro 10.1%

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    Windows

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    Dev: Goodboy Galaxy Ltd.
    Windows · Linux

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    Windows

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    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Windows

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    66% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
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    Windows · Linux

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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 148 reviews2022
    Dev: Nibb Games
    Windows

    Some pets got lost from their owners in an office and now need to work together, using boxes, mats, buttons, climb on shelves and tables or just make a mess trying to find them in this colorful local co-op game!

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  59. #59 Promenade
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 847 reviews2024
    Dev: Holy Cap
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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  60. #60 PETS
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    Windows

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