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

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NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Reviews: Mixed — 44% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2016-09-08
Developer: Anamik Majumdar
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 98%

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