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Games Like Platypus Reclayed

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D.

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22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 99% — of 650 reviews
Released: 2025-09-17
Developer: Claymatic Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 1.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 55%

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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 248 reviews2019
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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 992 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Commander Cool 2 is a four player local coop retro-styled adventure that is destined to be one of coolest game in 2015!

    Why similar: Local Multiplayer 36%, Retro 22.7%, Action 16.7%, 2D 12.7%, Indie 11.8%

  55. #55 Frogun Encore
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows · Linux

    Frogun ENCORE is a dashing standalone expansion/sequel to indie hit FROGUN! Join now older Renata and Jake in a trek around the whole world to prevent the return of Beelzebub. ENCORE builds on FROGUN's retro PS1/N64 formula. Plus, enjoy the whole adventure in true couch co-op.

    Why similar: Cartoon 30.3%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Retro 12.7%, Co-op 11.6%

  56. #56 METAL SLUG X
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,913 reviews2014
    Dev: SNK CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    “METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Co-op 15.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%

  57. #57 Dead6hot
    71% matchMixed46% of 508 reviews2016
    Dev: Chuck ProductionsPub: New Reality Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  58. #58 Power-Up
    70% matchMixed58% of 266 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 11%

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