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Superfighters Deluxe
Shooter by MythoLogic Interactive (2018)
★ 4.65
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Action by Sora (2014)
Critics 95/100★ 4.47
DDraceNetwork
Action by DDNet Team (2020)
★ 4.63
Astral Ascent
Adventure by Hibernian Workshop (2023) · ≈ 23h
Critics 92/100★ 4.55
Super Mario Bros. 3
Adventure by Nintendo R&D4 (1988)
★ 4.47
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Adventure by Yacht Club Games (2014) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 91★ 4.32
Balloon Kid
Action by Nintendo R&D1 (1990)
★ 4.4
Cuphead
Action by Studio MDHR (2017) · ≈ 18h
Metacritic 87★ 4.37
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Adventure by Sonic Team Junior (2006)
★ 4.29
Spelunky 2
Action by BlitWorks (2020) · ≈ 80h
Metacritic 90★ 3.88
Power Stone 2
Action by Capcom (2000)
★ 4.25
Nikoderiko: The Magical World
Adventure by VEA Games (2024)
Critics 85/100★ 4.25
Rayman Origins
Action by Ubisoft (2011) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 86★ 4.13
Nebulus
Strategy by Hewson Consultants (1987)
★ 4.23
Mega Man ZX Advent
Shooter by Inti Creates (2007)
★ 4.22
Mega Man Zero 3
Shooter by Inti Creates (2004)
★ 4.2
Guacamelee! 2
Adventure by DrinkBox Studios (2018) · ≈ 13h
Metacritic 85★ 4.1
TowerFall Ascension
Action by Matt Makes Games (2013) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 87★ 3.94