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• Terraria1.3

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  Minecraft inspired 2D platform game

  9078 votes
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  • Terraria for Windows
  • Terraria for Mac
  • Terraria for Android
  • Terraria for iPhone
  • Terraria for Web Apps
  • PROS: Like Minecraft but as a platform game, Only limited by your imagination, Randomly generated worlds
  • CONS: 2D graphics aren't great, May be tricky for those not familiar with Minecraft
• Street Fighter VStreet Fighter 5

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  The classic 2D fighter is more alive than ever

  234 votes
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  • PROS: Gameplay remains flawless, Both graphics and sound still amaze, The concept is excellent always online
  • CONS: Patches and server updates are needed NOW, Capcom's weird DLC policies
• Dragon Ball ZMUGEN Edition 2

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  Windows

  Freeware 2D combat game featuring characters from Dragon Ball Z

  7251 votes
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  • PROS: Great graphics, Fast gameplay, Excellent sound effects
  • CONS: Limited features, Can be problematic on newer operating systems
• Mortal Kombat ProjectBeta 4.1

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  Windows

  The 2D fighting game classic returns in this free version

  799 votes
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• Tasty Planet1.0.1

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  Addictive 2D puzzle game

  280 votes
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  • Tasty Planet for Windows
  • Tasty Planet for Android
  • Tasty Planet for Mac
  • Tasty Planet for iPhone
  • PROS: Simple and addictive gameplay, Multiple game modes
  • CONS: Repetitive levels, Music can get irritating
• Sonic Runners1.1.1

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  Pull on your super-sonic sneakers

  30 votes
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  • Sonic Runners for Android
  • Sonic Runners for iPhone
  • PROS: Sonic perfectly blended with endless, Great 2D look , Responsive action
  • CONS: Story slows the pace, Lives slow the pace, Constant connection loads and ads slow the pace
• Machinariumdemo

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  Beautiful to look at, but hard to play

  371 votes
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  • Machinarium for Windows
  • Machinarium for Android
  • Machinarium for iPhone
  • Machinarium for Mac
  • Machinarium for Windows Phone
  • PROS: Beautiful graphics, Challenging game play
  • CONS: Quite difficult at points, No way of replaying dialogues or advice
• Slenderman

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  Free Slender themed horror game predating Slender

  881 votes
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  • Slenderman for Windows
  • Slenderman for Android
  • PROS: Based on the Slenderman myth, Features Slenderman's kids, Allows you to kill Slenderman, Objects to find along the way
  • CONS: Poor graphics, Not as scary as Slender
• Guns, Gore and Cannoli 21.0

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  Cool Game for Shooter Fans

  4 votes
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  • PROS: Engaging 2D action, Multiplayer mode is fast and furious
  • CONS: A bit on the short side, Rather similar to the first game
• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade EditionPreview

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  The definitive 2D fighting game?

  71 votes
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• Team Fortress Arcade

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  Windows

  A 2D retro homage to Valve's Team Fortress

  81 votes
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  • PROS: Fun homage to the Team Fortress world, Fun gameplay, Four players on one PC!
  • CONS: Controls not configurable, Boss Battles can seem unfair
• Ragdoll Masters3.1

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  2D beat 'em' up using "real" rag-doll physics

  154 votes
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  • Ragdoll Masters for Windows
  • Ragdoll Masters for Mac
  • PROS: Original game play, Easy controls, Fun
  • CONS: Not much variation, Very basic graphics
• Counter Strike 2DBeta 0.1.2.5

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  Platform

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  Play a different yet fun Counter Strike

  1189 votes
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• Halo ZeroFinal 1.8.6.3

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  Free, multiplayer, 2D version of Halo

  296 votes
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  • PROS: Great sound, Configurable controls
  • CONS: Multiplayer is a ghost town, Alien attacks hard to see
• Ori | The Will of Wisps1.0

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  Indie 2D platformer sequel

  1 vote
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  • PROS: Gorgeous visuals, Tight controls
  • CONS: Short, Shallows story
• Cortex CommandBuild 22

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  Windows

  Remote control robot mayhem

  170 votes
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  • PROS: Detailed 2D graphics, Great physics engine, Satisfying destruction
  • CONS: Slightly fiddly controls, In game music not great.
• Hollow Knight1.0

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  Windows

  Classical and Engaging 2D Action-Adventure Game

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  • PROS: The level of detail associated with Hollow Knight is amazing, Players can develop their own unique strategies along the way
  • CONS: Access to all of the features of this game will require a purchase, Older operating systems will have trouble dealing with these HD graphics
• Frogatto1.1.1

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  2D platform fun with frogs

  36 votes
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  • Frogatto for Windows
  • Frogatto for Mac
  • PROS: Cool retro graphics, Lots of different levels and enemies, Plot driven storyline, End of level bosses
  • CONS: Pumping soundtrack soon gets boring, Level editor limited
• Teeworlds0.5.2

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  Platform

  Windows

  Excellent free Worms style game in 2D

  292 votes
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  • PROS: Free to play, Can be played against friends over the net
  • CONS: Still under development, Setting up server is difficult
• Action DooM 2: Urban Brawl2.2.0.748

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  Platform

  Windows

  2D action in 3D!

  22 votes
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  • PROS: Great comic style, Humorous, Fast action
  • CONS: Simple combat, Only one difficulty level