swap_horiz Elden Ring Alternatives

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Astro Bot

Astro Bot is a pure, unadulterated celebration of PlayStation history. This 3D platformer is designed specifically to sh...

Fun Adventure Collectible Family Friendly

9.8 Brilliant

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Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 is the current gold standard for the genre. It masterfully balances deep, high-level mechanics with the...

Action Multiplayer 3D Graphics Accessible

9.8 Brilliant

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MiSTer FPGA

The MiSTer FPGA project is the ultimate solution for the serious retro enthusiast. By using a DE10-Nano board, it recrea...

Enthusiast Arcade DIY Fpga

9.6 Brilliant

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Diablo IV

Diablo IV represents a return to the series' darker roots, offering a vast open world to explore and hordes of demons to...

RPG Action Combat Action RPG

9.6 Brilliant

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Demon's Souls

Demon's Souls is a breathtaking remake of the game that started the 'Souls' genre. Bluepoint Games rebuilt the title fro...

RPG Fantasy Action Challenging

9.6 Brilliant

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

This bundle offers two distinct experiences: a polished 3D platformer and an open-world adventure. The main game, 3D Wor...

Adventure Action Co Op Platformer

9.6 Brilliant

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Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread marks the triumphant return of Samus Aran to 2D exploration. It combines the classic formula of ability-ga...

Nintendo Action Sci Fi Classic

9.5 Brilliant

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Nintendo Switch (with NSO)

While not a dedicated retro console, the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service provides the most accessible way to play a...

Nintendo Modern Accessible Subscription

9.4 Excellent

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RetroTINK-4K

The RetroTINK-4K is not a console, but it is the most important piece of hardware for anyone playing original retro cons...

Professional Hardware Video Upscaler

9.3 Excellent

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bring the classic monster-collecting formula into a fully open world for the first time. Kids...

RPG Adventure Open World Pokemon

9.3 Excellent

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Super Mario Odyssey

Super Mario Odyssey is the pinnacle of 3D platforming, offering a massive, joyful sandbox filled with secrets and creati...

Creative Nintendo Classic Exploration

9.2 Excellent

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A Way Out

A Way Out is a narrative-driven prison break adventure designed exclusively for two players. You play as Leo and Vincent...

Adventure Narrative Cinematic Co Op

9.2 Excellent

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Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI takes the long-running franchise in a bold, action-oriented direction. With a dark, mature narrative a...

RPG Fantasy Action Epic

9.1 Excellent

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Miyoo Mini Plus

The Miyoo Mini Plus is the king of budget retro handhelds. It is a compact, pocketable device that runs a custom Linux f...

Portable Handheld Community Budget

9.1 Excellent

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EA Sports FC 25

EA Sports FC 25 is the premier soccer simulation, offering the most authentic experience on the market. It supports up t...

Action Multiplayer Simulation Esports

9.0 Excellent

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a charming puzzle game that focuses on spatial reasoning rather than fast-paced action...

Strategy Adventure Puzzle Brain Teaser

9.0 Excellent

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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful, cinematic open-world game that puts players in the shoes of a samurai defending his ho...

Adventure Action Open World Stealth

9.0 Excellent

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Rayman Legends

Rayman Legends is a masterpiece of 2D platforming, featuring vibrant art, tight controls, and incredible musical levels....

Music Fun Classic Co Op

9.0 Excellent

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Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi's Mansion 3 is a spooky and charming adventure that tasks Luigi with exploring a haunted hotel to save his friends...

Nintendo Adventure Exploration Family Friendly

9.0 Excellent

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Anbernic RG35XX Plus

The Anbernic RG35XX Plus is a refined version of the popular budget handheld, offering improved processing power and bat...

Portable Handheld Performance Classic

9.0 Excellent