Games like Lovely Planet

90% positive from 2,702 reviewsReleased 201427% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a fast-paced, first-person shooter with a focus on precise jumping and shooting mechanics. Players navigate abstract worlds, evading bullets and defeating enemies across numerous levels.

What players liked

Players praise its challenging speedrun shooter gameplay, which requires precision and speed, set against a backdrop of simple art and fantastic music.

The catch

There is no crosshair and the slow projectiles make precise shots feel like luck.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,702 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Lovely Planet

Mini-Dead

94% positive from 923 reviews201815% finish itDeck Playable

Mini-Dead is a short, intense boss rush game. Players dodge attacks with mouse movement and attack by clicking and dragging to create a piercing beam, then teleporting.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging, fast-paced boss fights and unique mouse controls, comparing it to "Undertale with Mouse Controls."

Both are tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Action.

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Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

98% positive from 4,534 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a bullet hell shooter where players dodge enemy fire and defeat bosses. Players equip two seasons, one for their character and one as a sub-option, to attack and clear bullets.

What players likedPlayers praise this Touhou game as an easy and fun entry point, offering simplified mechanics and resource generation compared to others.

The catchEnemy bullets blend into busy, cluttered backgrounds

Both are tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Action.

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The End Is Nigh

94% positive from 3,444 reviews201712% finish itDeck Verified

This is a challenging adventure platformer about collecting items and overcoming difficult levels. The game features a dark, stressful atmosphere as you guide a survivor on a quest.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Super Meat Boy and Celeste, praising its precise movement and challenging, polished platforming.

The catchThe later half hands you limited lives, so dying too often restarts a whole area.

Both are tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Action.

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Electronic Super Joy

90% positive from 3,281 reviews20132% finish itDeck Verified

This is a brutally hard 2D platformer with electronic music. Players run, jump, and smash through levels with unique mechanics.

The catchDifficulty comes from trial and error and unfair deaths rather than tight platforming.

Both are tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Action.

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TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II

97% positive from 2,629 reviews20198% finish itDeck Playable

A danmaku shooting game where players navigate bullet patterns to solve a mysterious blizzard incident in Gensokyo. It features keyboard and gamepad controls with a focus on dodging and shooting.

What players likedPlayers praise the stunning art, music, and detailed, unique boss fights and spell cards.

The catchController support is broken and high refresh monitors run the game at double speed.

Both are tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Action.

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Dustforce DX

88% positive from 2,385 reviews2012

This is a 2D platformer where players use acrobatic movement to clean levels. It features fast-paced challenges, community content, and a level editor.

What players likedPlayers praise its fantastic soundtrack and describe it as a fun, "flow" style platformer.

The catchThe controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making basic movement a constant fight.

Both are tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Action.

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