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Games like 8-bit Commando

2014PC56 % positive

You run and gun through fast, explosive levels in retro 8-bit style. Local co-op and a catchy chiptune soundtrack keep the chaos fun with a friend.

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Jumping and platforming
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes 8-bit Commando special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Jazz Jackrabbit 2

93 %Match

1998PC

A fast-paced 2D run-and-gun platformer starring the wisecracking rabbit Jazz, with colorful levels and goofy weapons. Its multiplayer modes, including co-op and capture the flag, are a big part of its lasting appeal.

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Broforce

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A chaotic run-and-gun platformer starring parodies of action movie heroes, where nearly everything is destructible and explosions tear levels apart. With up to four friends in co-op, the mayhem becomes gloriously over-the-top fun.

Kero Blaster

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A compact retro run-and-gun platformer from Cave Story creator Pixel, where you play a frog swapping weapons through short, punchy stages. Charming, lighthearted and approachable.

Duck Game

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A chaotic 2D arena shooter where ducks duel in short, frantic rounds with absurd weapons. It shines brightest as a couch multiplayer game with friends.

8-Bit Bayonetta

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A short, tongue-in-cheek retro arcade gag where Bayonetta jumps and shoots in 8-bit style while chasing high scores. Born as a mini-game and April Fools joke, it is tiny and quick to enjoy.

Duke Nukem II

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A classic DOS platform shooter where Duke blasts his way through aliens and robots as a cocky action hero. Fast levels, hidden secrets and plenty of over-the-top attitude define the game.

Wild Guns

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A fast arcade shooting gallery set in a steampunk Wild West, where you play Annie or Clint, dodging fire and blasting outlaws and robots in the background. Short, intense stages with a tough challenge, playable in co-op.

Gyruss

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A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

We Are Doomed

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In this twin-stick shooter you unleash an absurdly overpowered laser beam on polygon enemies and charge the SUPERBEAM to wipe out whole screens in an instant. Chasing high scores amid the colourful explosion of geometry and light is where the appeal lies.

Teeworlds

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A free 2D multiplayer shooter starring cute round Tee characters who swing around maps with a grappling hook and a range of weapons. Fast matches like team deathmatch and capture the flag, plus custom map creation, define it.