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Games Like MDT: Make it or Die Trying

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller.

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MDT is a fast-paced side-scroller shooter filled with violence and dread. You don't really know why, but you keep going through hordes of humanoid, and not so much, enemies that inhabit this world. A world that seems both dead and alive at the same time. What for? - It's up to you to decide.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
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Developer: solidp_
Genres: Action, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: KiShKa
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    This is a fast paced action game about a robot saw, tearing apart enemies and quickly maneuvering between them. A unique dynamic 2D arena platformer combat game with crowd control.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Dark 11.7%, Gore 10.2%

  2. #2 勇者mini
    96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
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    96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: GGS Studio CreationPub: Broke Studio
    Windows

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    95% matchVery Positive87% of 194 reviews2025
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    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: DragonWind99
    Windows

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    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, 2D Platformer 23.1%, Action 16.9%, Emotional 10.4%, Dark 9.3%

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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cottonhammer Studios
    Windows

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    93% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Oleg DzhuraevPub: Insane Systems
    Windows · Linux

    Echo Storm is a 2D action with roguelite elements. Survive enemies attack as long as possible. Death resets the progress, but the longer you survive, the more abilities your character gets. Onslaught of enemies is growing too, so - find best abilities combination and destroy 'em all!

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    92% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: KaeruPanda Inc.Pub: Game Studio Inc.
    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: White Forest Studio
    Windows

    GALLANT is a multiplayer platform shooter for 2-10 players. Throw vials, draw cards between rounds, and adapt your strategy as your powers evolve. When skill meets luck across the many arenas, only one can claim the title of Grand Alchemist of Fortune!

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    91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Housenka MessiahPub: Tensei Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Side Scroller 37%, 2D Platformer 27.2%, Action 13.1%, Emotional 9.4%, 2D 6.6%

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    90% matchMostly Positive76% of 118 reviews2020
    Dev: NipoBoxPub: NipoBox Publishing
    Windows

    RedEx is a 2D shooter with Tower Defence mechanics, with a minimalist pixel art stile. You are to fight against mercenaries of underground smuggling organization which pretends to be a logistic corporation called RedExpress.

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  12. #12 Quest Eternal
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Swift Soup StudiosPub: Swift Soup Studios UF
    Windows

    Speed your way through different levels and environments in this old-school platformer. Unlock new abilities and try to complete the levels as fast as possible. Go back to previous levels and try to beat your old score using your newfound power. Fight and defeat evil on your eternal quest.

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    89% match6 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: YOSHIDA Game Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A multi-ending 2D action RPG set in an MMORPG world. A story of decisions made by a reclusive protagonist and the mysterious in-game NPC!

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  14. #14 Revertices
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fuzzy Void
    Windows

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    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shameless Plug Studio
    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Seyff
    Windows

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    85% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: derevotyan
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  18. #18 Monkeround
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Landimizer
    Windows

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    Dev: GrubItGames
    Windows

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    83% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: STuNT
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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    82% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2021
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    81% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tristan Walter Montoya
    Windows

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    79% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
    Dev: Purple Comet Studio
    Windows

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    79% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: SoulPixel Studio
    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac

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    78% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Cojico
    Windows

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    78% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Neki4 Electronics
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: mo_do_ki
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    74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: GrubItGames
    Windows

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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchVery Positive98% of 265 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    71% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2025
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    72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: D_water
    Windows

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    71% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    70% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    70% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    69% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2023
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  51. #51 ULTRA NINJA SOUL
    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2021
    Dev: STUDIO POCO
    Windows

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    67% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2025
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    66% matchVery Positive85% of 447 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    67% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
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