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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Indie, Local Co-Op.

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Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 81 reviews
Released: 2016-04-07
Developer: FobTi interactive
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 80%

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    Windows

    Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.

    Why similar: 4 Player Local 33.2%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Medieval 13.4%, Co-op 8.9%

  57. #57 Super Destronaut
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
    Dev: Petite Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 32%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

  58. #58 Paper Planet
    63% matchVery Positive85% of 520 reviews2023
    Dev: DoodlegamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.2%, Local Co-Op 29.1%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Co-op 6.8%

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