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Games Like VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out!

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Think Leisure Suit Larry gets lost in Frank Millers Sin City then runs into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! in a dark alley. Whether you're a hardcore boxing fan, a retro gamer, or a casual gamer looking for a fun (and funny) fast-paced boxing game, Retro KO! is the parody game for you!

Reviews: Mixed — 69% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2023-07-28
Developer: Vanilla Gaming Company
Genres: Casual, Indie, Sports
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Comedy 20.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Funny 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%

  57. #57 Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 998 reviews2015
    Dev: Marcelo Barbosa
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.

    Why similar: Funny 22.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Retro 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%

  58. #58 River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~
    70% matchMixed68% of 866 reviews2015
    Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    This is the River City sports challenge! The Rule is simple, be the # 1 in 4 events by all means. That's it! Hitting and kicking? Of course! Wooden swords dumbbells and even bombs are available to use. The great sports challenge where anything's possible has just begun!!!

    Why similar: Sports 49.5%, 2D Fighter 18.6%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 6%

  59. #59 Goliath Depot
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: Vidvad Games
    Windows

    Goliath Depot is a door-slamming 2D arcade game taken straight from the early 80's. Close all doors, kick the enemies and speedrun your way through 40 unique levels. Are you good enough to lift the curse of the Goliath Depot?

    Why similar: 1980s 32.1%, Arcade 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Funny 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

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