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A brutally tough arcade platformer where you play the knight Arthur, fighting through spooky stages, collecting weapons and armor, and battling the undead. Precise jumping and merciless enemies make every step of progress a challenge.
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A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.
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A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.
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A classic bullet-hell shooter where you play Reimu or Marisa, weaving through dense bullet patterns and countering with spell-card bombs. Famed for its memorable music and as the entry that made the Touhou series' Gensokyo setting popular.
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Challenging difficulty
A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.
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Dark, serious atmosphere
A heavy-metal-flavored pixel-art action platformer where an undead warrior hacks through gory fantasy levels to a thundering metal soundtrack. The relaunch reworked the combat after a rough original release.
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A rhythm-based roguelike first-person shooter where shooting, reloading and moving must land on the beat of a rock opera soundtrack. As a Valkyrie you fight through randomized dungeons full of enemies that attack in time with the music.
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Action-packed real-time combat
A fast 2D ninja action platformer with precise sword combat, dodging and parrying across tight, linear stages. The pixel art is moody and the challenge is demanding but fair.
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Linear, curated structure
A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.
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Overgrowth is a physics-driven fighting game starring rabbits and wolves, where you win through throws, kicks, counters and blades. Combat feels like a martial arts movie, and a big mod scene extends it further.
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A fast, old-school first-person shooter where you plow through huge monster hordes as a soul trapped between Heaven and Hell. Inventive dual-mode weapons, arena-style fights and a demon transformation power drive the frantic action.
