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1997USK 16PC, PlayStation, Steam Deck playable78 % positive19.50 €

MDK is a quirky 1997 third-person shooter where you play janitor Kurt, using a sniper helmet and parachute suit to stop giant alien Minecrawlers. Offbeat humor, varied levels and an unusual arsenal make it stand out.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots of humour
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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In short: Games like MDK

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes MDK special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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MDK2

100 %Match

2000USK 12PC, PlayStation81 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about MDK: a sci-fi setting, plenty of humour and good gunplay.

A wacky sci-fi action shooter where you alternate between Kurt, Dr. Hawkins and the six-legged robot dog Max. Each character has their own levels, abilities and playstyle, mixing sniping, puzzle-solving and all-out blasting.

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Headlander

Sci-fi setting

You play a flying head that hijacks robot bodies, exploring a Metroidvania-style world in a brightly colored 70s sci-fi dystopia full of shootouts and puzzles. Humor and retro design take center stage.

Rive

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced 2D twin-stick shooter with platforming elements where you pilot a spider-tank through hordes of robots. Hacks let you alter enemy behavior, and a tongue-in-cheek tone keeps things light.

My Friend Pedro

Fast pace

A fast 2D shooter where slow motion, acrobatics and dual-wielding let you dance through levels like a bloody ballet. A talking banana gives the absurd orders, and the fun lies in chaining stylish kills.

Duke Nukem II

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus

Sci-fi setting

A compact, humorous sci-fi platformer-shooter packed with wacky gadgets and weapons that level up through use. Varied planets and gravity-based puzzle sections keep the pace brisk and varied.

Mega Man 11

Action-packed real-time combat

The classic run-and-gun platformer returns with a fresh 2.5D look: you beat Robot Masters, take their weapons and tackle tight, precise stages. The new Double Gear system lets you slow time or boost your firepower.

Mega Man 8

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man defeats eight robot masters and takes their weapons. The PlayStation entry brings a colorful cartoon look, animated cutscenes and varied stages with boss fights.

VectorMan 2

Fast pace

A fast run-and-gun platformer where the orb-bodied VectorMan blasts and transforms his way through an abandoned research facility. Its pre-rendered 3D orb-model look was distinctive for the era.

Wrack

Sci-fi setting

A fast arcade FPS inspired by Doom, Contra and Mega Man, with vivid cel-shaded visuals and a humorous sci-fi setting. Quick shooting meets old-school level design with light puzzles and secrets.

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