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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 Xeodrifter, Environmental Station Alpha and AM2R: Return of Samus. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Blaster Master special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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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.
86 % free
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A classic Sega Genesis platformer where you collect masks to transform into different forms, each with its own abilities. With a huge number of levels, hidden warps and steep difficulty, it is a tough test for retro fans.
86 %
Challenging difficulty
A classic 2D run-and-gun platformer based on the original Star Wars film, letting you fight as Luke, Han or Chewbacca from Tatooine to the Death Star. Vehicle stages add variety, and the difficulty is famously high.