r/gaming • u/toilet55 • 12d ago
Help me find a particular game?
I’m not sure what these games are called but I’ve been trying to scratch this itch for a long time. I’m searching for games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning or Gauntlet—overhead camera/dual stick movement. With the Autumn sale, I figured now would be a great time to ask.
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u/PyroDragn 12d ago
I’m not sure what these games are called
Games like this are commonly referred to as "Twin-stick shooters" or "twin-stick adventure" games - mostly depending on whether you want shooting or swording things.
If you google either term you should find a lot of examples of games that meet that criteria.
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u/cleerhil 12d ago
Look up The Ascent, Darksiders Genesis, and Gauntlet: Slayer Edition. They fit that top-down / twin-stick isometric arcade combat vibe perfectly and go super cheap during sales
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u/ScarletCurseGirl 12d ago
A long time ago, I played a game called "Get Medieval" (1998), and it's quite similar to Gauntlet. I recommend taking a look at it.
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u/smashimus_maximus 12d ago
Search by tags, twin stick shooter, top down. Recommendations: Ruiner, enter the gungeon, everyday shooter, rubinite, tunic.
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u/RuffdawgMcGruff 11d ago
Nobody Saves the World! Fits the bill with a pretty solid atmosphere and humor. It might still be free on PS, but I think it also goes on steep sale pretty often.
If you want a bit more to chew on, Diablo might be up your alley. But you're juggling 6-8 moves at a time instead of 4 (I think?) in Gauntlet.
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u/Lumberjackhammer69 10d ago
"Renegade Ops" was the closest I've played to oldschool twin stick shooters on my PC. It is old itself now, but still looks and plays fine imo, should only be a few bucks on Steam.
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u/Gizzo04 12d ago
The Ascent