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Games Like The Wizard and The Slug

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

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Jump, dash, and shoot your way through this story-rich action 2D platformer. Together with your magical wizard companion, play as the world's cutest, fastest, most agile slug as you explore a world full of charm, humor, and endearing characters.

Reviews: Very Positive — 100% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2020-11-02
Developer: Silkworm
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.6%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 13%, Cartoony 10.7%, Funny 10.3%

  59. #59 The Plucky Squire
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 3,909 reviews2024
    Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.2%, Action-Adventure 22.5%, Cartoony 18.1%, Cute 13.5%, Fantasy 8%

  60. #60 ProtoCorgi
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 170 reviews2023
    Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

    Why similar: Dogs 75.6%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Anime 6.3%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 3%

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