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A NES classic where you drive a tank through cavern worlds and hop out on foot into top-down dungeons. You collect upgrades and fight huge bosses in a tough blend of platforming and run-and-gun action.
What defines Blaster Master:
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The closest matches for Blaster Master are Blaster Master Zero II, Blaster Master Zero and Xeodrifter. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Blaster Master special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
93 %
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A retro action adventure that mixes side-scrolling tank platforming with on-foot top-down dungeons. It adds Metroidvania-style exploration, boss fights and upgrades in an 8-bit-inspired style.
90 % 9.99 €
Sci-fi setting
A retro reboot of the NES classic where you switch between a tank vehicle and on-foot sections in 2D levels. Boss fights, upgrades and metroidvania-style backtracking deliver old-school 8-bit action.
90 % 9.75 €
Lots to discover
A compact retro space Metroidvania: you hop between four small planets, blast aliens, find new abilities and beat bosses. It is short, accessible and built around exploration.
89 % 7.99 €
Lots to discover
A retro pixel-art Metroidvania where you play a robot exploring an abandoned space station to uncover what happened there. The focus is squarely on exploration and unlocking new abilities.
89 %
Lots to discover
A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.
88 %
Challenging difficulty
A fast 2D action platformer with robot bosses, selectable stage order and swappable armor parts. Known for its steep, sometimes unfair difficulty and the Nightmare system.
87 %
Lots to discover
A classic late-90s first-person shooter in which you play a time-travelling warrior hunting dinosaurs through sprawling jungle levels, searching for keys and secrets. A wild arsenal and maze-like level design define the experience.
87 % 14.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A Mega Man-inspired action platformer roguelite with procedurally generated levels, new weapons and abilities, and tough bosses, playable solo or in co-op.
86 %
Sci-fi setting
A classic 1993 run-and-gun platformer where you play Snake Logan, blasting mutants and robot guards with a machine gun and grenades on the way to Dr. Mangle's fortress.
86 %
Challenging difficulty
A 90s first-person shooter set in an Egyptian city taken over by alien invaders. Sprawling levels with key hunting and secrets give it a touch of Metroidvania-style exploration.