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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: Mostly Positive — 70% — of 60 reviews
Released: 2023-07-28
Developer: Vanilla Gaming Company
Genres: Casual, Indie, Sports
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows

    A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

    Why similar: Comedy 17.7%, Cartoon 14.6%, Funny 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%

  58. #58 Knights of the Road
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 93 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Retro 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 8%

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