swap_horiz Sigma Star Saga Alternatives

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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is an action role-playing game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. It represents the...

Video Game Classic Action RPG Japan

9.2 Excellent

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Metroid: Zero Mission

Metroid: Zero Mission is a 2004 Game Boy Advance game that reimagines the classic 1986 Metroid. It offers players a fait...

Nintendo Sci Fi Video Game Exploration

9.1 Excellent

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Wario Land 3

Wario Land 3 is a 2D action platformer developed for the Game Boy Color. The game places players as Wario, tasked with f...

Video Game Retro Japan Action Platformer

8.5 Great

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin was released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. It introduced cooperative multiplayer gameplay t...

RPG Video Game Retro Japan

8.4 Great

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Metroid: Samus Returns

Metroid: Samus Returns is a 2017 action-adventure game for Nintendo 3DS based on the 1991 Metroid II: Return of Samus. T...

Sci Fi Video Game Retro Japan

8.4 Great

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Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus is a 1998 metroidvania adventure game where players control Abe as he navigates a vast, surreal...

Adventure Video Game Retro Humor

8.3 Great

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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is a 2001 action RPG designed for the Game Boy Advance. It’s notable as an early metroid...

Handheld Video Game Classic Exploration

8.2 Great

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Phoenotopia Awakening

Phoenotopia Awakening is a 2020 action-adventure metroidvania game praised for its detailed pixel art and Zelda-inspired...

RPG Adventure Modern PC

8.2 Great

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Blaster Master (NES)

Blaster Master is a 1988 platforming metroidvania game for the NES developed by Sunsoft, famous for its seamless blend o...

Classic Exploration Retro Nes

8.2 Great

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Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror is a 2004 Game Boy Advance platform game created by HAL Laboratory, Flagship, and Dimps. The...

Video Game Multiplayer Family Friendly Retro

8.1 Great

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Monster Sanctuary

Monster Sanctuary is a 2020 metroidvania game developed by Moi Rai that blends exploration with deep monster-collecting...

RPG Modern PC INDIE

7.9 Good

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Owlboy

Owlboy is a critically acclaimed metroidvania video game notable for its beautiful pixel art and atmospheric storytellin...

Video Game Pixel Art Retro Action Platformer

7.7 Good

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Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance is an action role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance released in 2002. The game fo...

Adventure Video Game Action RPG Retro

7.7 Good

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Mega Man ZX Advent

Mega Man ZX Advent is a 2007 action-platform game following Mega Man ZX. Developed by Inti Creates and published by Capc...

RPG Tactical Sci Fi Video Game

7.6 Good

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Metroid Prime: Hunters

Metroid Prime: Hunters is a 2006 first-person shooter and metroidvania game for the Nintendo DS, notable for its competi...

Nintendo Multiplayer Retro First Person

7.6 Good

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Metroid II: Return of Samus

Metroid II: Return of Samus is a seminal action-adventure game released for the Game Boy in 1991. Players control Samus...

Video Game Exploration Pixel Art Retro

7.2 Good

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QuackShot

QuackShot is a 1991 platform game for the Sega Genesis featuring Donald Duck and his nephews. Players control Donald as...

Adventure Video Game Retro Japan

7.2 Good

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Kirby and the Amazing Mirror

Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is a 2004 Game Boy Advance metroidvania game developed by HAL Laboratory, featuring a non-l...

Nintendo Exploration Retro Co Op

7.2 Good

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Tails Adventure

Tails Adventure is a 1995 metroidvania for Game Gear starring Miles “Tails” Prower. It offers a non-linear adventure acr...

Adventure Video Game Retro Japan

7.1 Good

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Gargoyle's Quest II

Gargoyle's Quest II is a 1992 NES action-platformer by Capcom starring Firebrand the gargoyle, serving as a prequel to t...

Classic Action RPG Retro Capcom

7.1 Good