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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer.

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Apogee's bash'em and smash'em adventure plunges Johnny Dash into the evil Underworld of Count Chuck, when his dog Tex is kidnapped by Count Chuck along with hundreds of other dogs & cats! Guide Johnny through the Count's gruesome schemes, rescue all the pets, and end this nightmare once and for all!

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 89 reviews
Released: 2021-10-29
Developer: Emberheart Games
Publisher: Apogee Entertainment
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Dev: Apogee SoftwarePub: Apogee Entertainment
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    Median: 12 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

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