The Best Boss Games - Page 2

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Ultima... (2022)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.


  • arcade
  • cooperative
  • ninja
  • classic
  • pixel
  • beat-em-up
  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • retro
  • brawler
  • combo
  • old-school
  • campaign
  • multiplayer
  • online

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Unsighted (2021)

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86
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Android

UNSIGHTED invites you into a post-apocalyptic world where you have a ticking clock before your own expiration. With Metroidvania-like gameplay, fully interconnected world, and an interesting story that allows for tough choices, the game provides a balanced mix of exploration, combat, and character progression. With additional modes like co-op and rogue-lite, UNSIGHTED guarantees a high replay value. A game that creatively brings several game designs together to make a fun and polished game.


What we like:
  • Balanced mix of gameplay elements
  • Interesting story with tough choices
  • High replayability with additional modes
  • Polished sound and graphics
  • Responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • Writing could be better
  • Characters feel one-dimensional
  • Dialogue interrupts gameplay

  • pixel
  • exploration
  • boss
  • top-down
  • robots
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • puzzle
  • war
  • post-apocalyptic
  • souls
  • platform
  • rpg
  • crafting

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DARK SOULSa III (2016)

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PC Windows

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

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  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • rpg
  • fight
  • battle
  • difficult

14

Lies Of P (2023)

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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Become Pinocchio in Lies of P, a gothic action RPG that takes you on a dark journey through a city plagued by madness. Unleash unique combat styles, engage with interesting characters, and make choices that shape your path. Experience a reimagined Pinocchio tale in this grim, captivating narrative.


What we like:
  • Immersive narrative and world
  • Deep and rewarding combat system
  • Visually stunning with grandiose set pieces
  • Variety of weapons and customization options
  • Outstanding score and visuals
What could be improved:
  • Challenging parry and dodge timing
  • Artificial difficulty
  • Limited weapon variety

  • souls
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • fight
  • gothic
  • combat
  • steampunk
  • action
  • dark
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • story
  • exploration

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Axiom Verge 2 (2021)

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83
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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch wii u vita PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Dive into Axiom Verge 2, an epic adventure that takes you into a mysterious parallel universe. As Indra, unravel the secrets of this world, battling monsters, hacking machines, and exploring ancient ruins. With intriguing gameplay, unique combat mechanics, and a refreshing protagonist, this game offers an immersive, fast-paced, and thrilling experience.


What we like:
  • Excellent game design with a lot to discover
  • Unique combat mechanics that encourage stealth and hacking
  • Refreshing protagonist that breaks stereotypes
  • Improved aesthetic with varied pixel art and haunting music
  • Gameplay is fast-paced and responsive with a diverse array of weapons
What could be improved:
  • Level tree imbalance and unclear progression at times
  • Combat feels optional and some weapons are underutilized
  • Occasional confusion in navigating the open world
  • Less emphasis on bosses and limited weapon options

  • boss
  • exploration
  • platform
  • metroid
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • sci-fi
  • alternate
  • pixel
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • fight

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Infernax (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Embark on an epic, bloodthirsty adventure in Infernax! With challenging castle-dungeons, multiple endings, and the option to play with friends, this retro side-scrolling platformer keeps you on the edge of your seat. Upgrade your character and unlock new skills to defeat demons and reverse the curse on your homeland. With secret areas to discover and a unique morality system, Infernax offers hours of exciting gameplay.


What we like:
  • Fun co-op
  • Multiple fun endings
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Lots of replayability
  • Incredible music
What could be improved:
  • Lots of instadeath pits
  • Weird morality system
  • Some metroid-esque elements but not a true metroidvania

  • dungeon
  • retro
  • gore
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • old-school
  • demons
  • pixel
  • dark
  • classic
  • side-scrolling
  • violent
  • castle-dungeon
  • boss-fight

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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (2024)

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PC Windows j Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Nintendo Switch Android

Get ready to pull off the wackiest heist in 'Turnip Boy Robs a Bank'! As a notorious vegetable rogue, team up with the Pickled Gang to raid the Botanical Bank. Armed with everything from C4 to cardboard, this action-packed romp offers laughs, challenging shootouts, quirky hats, and a treasure trove of secrets. Will you turnip the heat and escape with the loot?


What we like:
  • Hilarious and engaging narrative
  • Innovative gameplay blending action and strategy
  • Rich, original soundtrack boosts the experience
  • Variety of weapons and upgrades for dynamic combat
  • Encourages both short bursts and long sessions of play
What could be improved:
  • Potential repetitiveness in core gameplay loop
  • Difficulty spikes may deter some players

  • heist
  • boss
  • zelda
  • action-adventure
  • rogue-like
  • cute
  • comedy
  • dark
  • bullet-hell
  • boss-fight
  • shooter
  • twin-stick
  • shoot-em-up
  • combat
  • hack-and-slash

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Cuphead (2017)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Mac OS Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Step into the world of Cuphead and Mugman and experience a classic run and gun action game with visually stunning graphics and original jazz recordings. Take on multiple boss battles, traverse bizarre worlds, and uncover hidden secrets as you try to pay back your debt to the devil. With the option of single-player or local co-op, Cuphead is a game that brings back the nostalgia of the 1930s cartoons and promises countless hours of fun and adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Plenty of content
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty could be a turn-off for some player

  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • platform
  • run-and-gun
  • cooperative
  • hand-drawn
  • difficult
  • side-scrolling
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • fight
  • battle
  • local

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Elden Ring (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Android

Elden Ring is the bold new collaboration between Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin and legendary game director Hidetaka Miyazaki. It's an open-world RPG that allows you to explore a land of beauty, horror, mystery, and adventure. There are 10 starting classes with specific starting items and abilities for you to choose from as well as an array of weapons, magic, equipment, and tools at your disposal. Get ready for some epic boss battles with terrifying foes as well as plenty of hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered!


What we like:
  • Immersive open-world design
  • Varied biomes
  • 10 playable classes
  • Huge range of weapons & magic
  • Stunning visuals & lighting
  • Excellent enemy & boss designs
  • Empowering character customization options
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive optional dungeons
  • Intense difficulty in some boss fights

  • open-world
  • boss
  • dungeon
  • boss-fight
  • rpg
  • souls
  • exploration
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • fight
  • crafting
  • difficult
  • discovery

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Metroid Dread (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Metroid Dread is the fifth game in the Nintendo's iconic series, offering an engaging and challenging experience for both newcomers and veterans alike. Join Samus Aran as she investigates a suspicious planet ZDR that may be infected by a hostile shape-shifting organism. Use your arsenal of items and abilities to survive tense boss battles and explore dynamic environments with cinematic scenes.

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What we like:
  • Well-paced gameplay
  • Captivating from start to end
  • Unique challenges offered throughout
  • Dynamic environmental storytelling
  • Beautiful distinct areas on the global map
  • Fast load times after losing a boss battle
What could be improved:
  • No easy mode available
  • No Pulse Radar until late in the game to help reveal hidden breakable blocks
  • Some bosses can be repetitive

  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • robots
  • remake
  • exploration
  • side-scrolling
  • classic
  • combat
  • platform
  • stealth
  • battle
  • adventure
  • story
  • horror
  • narrative

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