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Games like New Ghostbusters II

1990

A Japan and PAL-only NES action game from HAL Laboratory based on the Ghostbusters franchise, never released in North America due to licensing issues. Expect linear, classic 8-bit ghost-hunting action.

  • Pixel art
  • Action-packed real-time combat

In short: Games like New Ghostbusters II

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

Similar in what way?

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Duke Nukem

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1991PC88 % positive

Brings what grabs you about New Ghostbusters II: pixel art, action-packed real-time combat and easy-to-grasp systems.

The first Duke Nukem is a classic side-scrolling platformer with shooting, where Duke takes on Dr. Proton's robot army. A short retro arcade outing that introduces the wisecracking action hero.

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Platypus

Vast, open spaces

A fast, frantic arcade shoot-'em-up with a tongue-in-cheek premise about an overcrowded city invading its neighbour. You pilot a ship through waves of enemies in classic score-chasing style.

Duke Nukem II

Easy to pick up

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.

Juanito Arcade Mayhem

Easy to pick up

A humorous arcade shooter in the style of Super Pang, where Juanito in pyjamas defends retro game classics from an alien invasion. Fast, reflex-driven levels with plenty of nods to old games.

Explosionade

Easy to pick up

A fast indie platform shooter where you pilot a mech and lob giant grenades to blow up aliens and their base. The action is explosive and tongue-in-cheek.

Gamma Bros

Vast, open spaces

A free retro twin-stick space shooter with 8-bit visuals and quick arcade action. Its brotherly theme adds a charming touch to the blasting.

Groundskeeper 2

Vast, open spaces

A humorous pixel-art arcade shooter where you fend off aliens and robots from both sides of the screen, collect their drops, and use them to power the portal to the next area.

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