Games like DEADBOLT

This is a challenging stealth-action game where you play as a one-shot-kill reaper. Its core loop involves completing diverse missions with varied approaches and a dynamic gore system.

95% positive from 3,222 · 2016 · 61% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $9.99 $2.49 -75% · Lowest ever $2.49 (2021-04-30)

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Six games like DEADBOLT

Gunpoint

97% positive from 8,239 reviews201346% finish itDeck Playable

Stealth puzzle game where you rewire security systems to trick guards. It's a noir espionage story with creative problem-solving.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun puzzle gameplay, banger soundtrack, and story, offering a unique stealth experience.

The catchRuns about three hours with little replay value, steep at its full price.

Both are tagged Stealth, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Spark the Electric Jester

92% positive from 1,482 reviews201738% finish itDeck Playable

16-bit action-platformer where you play as an electric jester seeking revenge against robots. Core loop involves high-speed platforming and combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Spark as a fun throwback to classic Sonic and Kirby games, especially for its open levels and boss fights.

The catchLater levels drag on for ten to fifteen minutes each and start to feel repetitive.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Serial Cleaner

84% positive from 4,250 reviews20175% finish itDeck Verified

This is a stealth action game where players clean crime scenes by disposing of bodies and evidence while avoiding police. It features a 1970s setting and a focus on quick, unseen cleanup.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of stealth and puzzle-solving, often comparing it to Hotline Miami with a cleanup twist.

The catchControls feel unresponsive, and controller play can lock up in cleaner sense.

Both are tagged Stealth, 2D and Action.

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Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

96% positive from 2,728 reviews2018Deck Verified

Stealth action game where players use heightened senses to outwit enemies. Offers choice between ghost or assassin playstyles with upgradeable tools and techniques.

What players likedPlayers praise its masterful stealth mechanics, gorgeous art style, and responsive controls, making it a top-tier side-scrolling action platformer.

The catchFrequent crashes and visual glitches, worst on Steam Deck and Linux.

Both are tagged Stealth, 2D and Action.

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I hate this game

93% positive from 2,606 reviews201942% finish itDeck Playable

A retro pixel art puzzle game where each level introduces a new mechanic. Players solve over 100 levels using the environment and interface to escape a computer.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, unconventional puzzles that challenge expectations, reminiscent of games that defy traditional formulas.

The catchSeveral puzzles are solved by visiting websites or changing PC settings, not thinking.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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More about DEADBOLT

What players liked

Players praise feeling like the grim reaper, dashing around in a cool game with powerful guns.

The catch

One mistake sends you back to the level start, since there are no checkpoints.

Reviews: 95% positive from 3,222
Released: 2016
Finish it: 61% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $9.99 $2.49 -75% · Lowest ever $2.49 (2021-04-30)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,222 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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