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2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch84 % positive14.99 €

You play as the villain on every stage, trying to kidnap a princess and escape with her. This 2D-animated action platformer leans on dark humor and plenty of moments that go hilariously wrong.

Jumping and platforming
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
Action-packed real-time combat

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Best alternative overall: Oozi: Earth Adventure 88% match – Jumping and platforming
Newest alternative: Pizza Tower 87% match – released 2023

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Oozi: Earth Adventure

88 %Match

2013PCSteam Deck verified88 % positive9.75 €

You guide Oozi, an alien spaceship pilot stranded on Earth, through old-school 2D platforming levels. Hand-drawn HD visuals and selectable difficulty from Kid to Hardcore make it approachable for almost anyone.

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