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

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Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

Reviews: Mixed — 45% — of 242 reviews
Released: 2022-09-03
Developer: Stranga Games
Publisher: GrabTheGames
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 12 min
Mean playtime: 7.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 26%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Co-op 7.3%

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    96% matchVery Positive87% of 891 reviews2012
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    96% matchMixed70% of 283 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    94% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows

    Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

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    Windows
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    92% matchMostly Negative38% of 303 reviews2023
    Dev: Xixo Games Studio
    Windows

    Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer

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    90% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Difficult 7.9%

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    91% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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  11. #11 Axiom Verge
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

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    91% matchMixed55% of 260 reviews2013
    Dev: Point Five ProjectsPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

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    88% matchVery Positive95% of 169 reviews2023
    Dev: Molton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    Dev: Rarebyte
    Windows · Mac
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Dev: PenguiNet
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows
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    Dev: PD Design Studio
    Windows · Mac
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    Dev: ラルカス
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  35. #35 MOMIBOSU
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: PenGames
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2022
    Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    75% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
    Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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  38. #38 Black Future '88
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 739 reviews2019
    Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    73% matchVery Positive85% of 140 reviews2021
    Dev: Sokaikan ltd
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2023
    Dev: Canari GamesPub: WayForward
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    71% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Starskeeper
    Windows

    Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!

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    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2020
    Dev: Kamina Dimension
    Windows
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    68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,255 reviews2025
    Dev: Raccoon Logic Studios Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    74% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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    69% matchVery Positive100% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Gentle Beasts Studio
    Windows

    Xion Leak is a fast-paced, two-player, cooperative platformer. Get in sync and set the fastest times to win trophies! Run fast, work together, and avoid the countless dangers that the mysterious Foreman has placed in your path.

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    72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,371 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2024
    Dev: zagawee
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    66% matchVery Positive94% of 149 reviews2025
    Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
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    A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

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  50. #50 Megabyte Punch
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,123 reviews2013
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  51. #51 Pankapu
    70% matchMixed65% of 1,420 reviews2016
    Dev: Too Kind StudioPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    Dev: Yohann BlanchardPub: ISART DIGITAL MONTREAL
    Windows

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    71% matchMixed60% of 283 reviews2015
    Dev: Frozen DistrictPub: ONE MORE LEVEL
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Difficult 25.2%, Action 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Indie 11.3%, Co-op 11.3%

  56. #56 Rogue Stormers
    69% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 43.5%, Platformer 25.6%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Action 8.8%, 2D 7.9%

  57. #57 Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures
    70% matchMixed70% of 122 reviews2015
    Dev: Never Don't Play
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels. Fly across city rooftops firing rockets from a helicopter, leap between pirate ships with a sword, race buggies on the moon, and more!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Action 10.5%

  58. #58 Astro Duel 2
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Wild Rooster
    Windows · Mac

    Astro Duel 2 is a sci-fi combat game combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. Whether versus or co-op, battle through space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Platformer 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  59. #59 Curse of the Sea Rats
    67% matchMixed58% of 214 reviews2023
    Dev: Petoons StudioPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Co-op 9.9%

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