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A throwback retro-style platformer inspired by the Blue Bomber with a unique twist. Take on the role of Jack Johnson, and complete the simulation in this action platformer. Featuring 12 levels, 10 bosses, 10 mini bosses, and 9 unique weapons. Create your own levels and share them with your friends.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2025-11-20
Developer: Suicidal Robot Games
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Chaosmonger Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
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    Dev: MathanGames
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    94% matchMostly Positive80% of 288 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    94% matchNo user reviews2026
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    93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
    Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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    Dev: QCDev
    Windows

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    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 855 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    90% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows

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    89% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

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    88% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
    Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
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    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 42 reviews2020
    Dev: SnowCube I/S
    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews2027
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    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    74% matchVery Positive85% of 953 reviews2016
    Dev: ChAIR EntertainmentPub: Epic Games
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    73% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: ClimouPub: No Gravity Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2026
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive90% of 3,356 reviews2022
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    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchVery Positive97% of 199 reviews2025
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    69% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Cian Games
    Windows · Linux

    Omega Warp is a sci-fi themed action-adventure, which takes place aboard an interstellar freighter. Explore, upgrade your skills and equipment, and uncover the mysteries surrounding the freighter's loss of communication with the base of operations on Earth.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Aliens 11.4%, Robots 11%, Space 8.1%

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