Noitu Love 2: Devolution similar games & best alternatives

Noitu Love 2: Devolution

PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, Nintendo 3DS • 2012

Should you play it?

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

What works
  • Fast and frenetic gameplay
  • Unique mouse and keyboard controls
  • Creative and varied boss battles
  • Stylized pixel art and soundtrack
  • Multiple characters and replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short game length
  • No controller support
  • Can cause hand fatigue due to intense clicking
  • Some stages less interesting than bosses
  • Limited customization and social features

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Taimumari: Definitive Edition

  • Horace
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Noitu Love 2: Devolution: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression, Leadership.

Why this game works

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