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A punishing 2D action platformer for the SNES in which you play a god battling demons. Unlike the original, it drops the city-building sections in favor of grim stages, magic, and demanding boss fights.
What defines ActRaiser 2:
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The closest matches for ActRaiser 2 are Haunted Castle, Bleak: Welcome to Glimmer and Blood of the Werewolf. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes ActRaiser 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
94 %
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An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.
93 % free
Challenging difficulty
A very hard 2D action platformer set in a fantastical world, featuring precise jumping, several playable characters and an extensive soundtrack. Its tale of loss and redemption forms the first act of a larger saga.
93 % −75 %Fantasy setting
A challenging retro-style platformer where you play Selena, switching between human and werewolf forms in a revenge quest for your slain husband and stolen child.
92 %
Fantasy setting
A classic 2D arcade-style run-and-gun platformer with six worlds, twelve bosses, magic spells and armor sets. It offers four difficulty levels and fast-paced action.
92 %
Dark, serious atmosphere
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.
91 % −65 %Challenging difficulty
A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.
91 %
Challenging difficulty
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.
90 % 8.99 €
Fantasy setting
A fast-paced 2D action platformer inspired by spectacle fighters, where you play a Reaper in a twisted purgatory and carve through demon hordes and bosses.
90 % −80 %Dark, serious atmosphere
A pure boss-rush action RPG where you face bosses themed on the deadly sins. Before each duel you sacrifice a stat and drop a level, so every fight gets harder and your choice of what to give up shapes your build.
90 % 19.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A dark pixel-art boss-rush soulslike where a lone knight takes on fallen gods one after another. It's all about precise dodging, learning attack patterns and experimenting with abilities.