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

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Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 416 reviews
Released: 2017-01-23
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 82%

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    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

    Why similar: Platformer 46.1%, Action 29.5%, Indie 24.5%

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