# Games like Platypus II

> The closest matches to Platypus II: Platypus, Platypus Reclayed, Enemy Mind, Earthion, and Cuphead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Platypus](https://imho.run/games/307340/platypus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 250 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307340/)
2. [Platypus Reclayed](https://imho.run/games/2912430/platypus-reclayed) — A frequent pick in Platypus II players' libraries, and another Action. 485 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2912430/)
3. [Enemy Mind](https://imho.run/games/285840/enemy-mind) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 86 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285840/)
4. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
5. [Cuphead](https://imho.run/games/268910/cuphead) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 62,740 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/)
6. [Guns, Gore & Cannoli](https://imho.run/games/322210/guns-gore-cannoli) — Shares local co op with Platypus II. 1,020 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322210/)
7. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Shares boss battles with Platypus II. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
8. [JumpJet Rex](https://imho.run/games/329460/jumpjet-rex) — Shares local co op with Platypus II. 174 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329460/)
9. [POPUCOM](https://imho.run/games/2543180/popucom) — Shares local co op with Platypus II. 328 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543180/)
10. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)
11. [Naval Warfare](https://imho.run/games/98500/naval-warfare) — Shares boss battles with Platypus II. 96 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/98500/)
12. [The Blue Flamingo](https://imho.run/games/302010/the-blue-flamingo) — Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II. 62 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/302010/)
13. [Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet](https://imho.run/games/205730/insanely-twisted-shadow-planet) — Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II. 411 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/205730/)
14. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
15. [Contra: Operation Galuga](https://imho.run/games/2235020/contra-operation-galuga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 407 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235020/)
16. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
17. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
18. [STRIKERS 1945](https://imho.run/games/1261960/strikers-1945) — Shares ship variety with Platypus II. 77 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1261960/)
19. [Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax](https://imho.run/games/389650/stardust-galaxy-warriors-stellar-climax) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 127 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389650/)
20. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus II. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
21. [Rayman® Legends](https://imho.run/games/242550/rayman-legends) — Shares local co op with Platypus II. 4,151 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242550/)
22. [Shadowgrounds](https://imho.run/games/2500/shadowgrounds) — Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II. 557 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2500/)
23. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
24. [Symphony](https://imho.run/games/207750/symphony) — Shares boss battles with Platypus II. 605 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207750/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=319180&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=319180&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=319180&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=319180
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/319180
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Platypus II

Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 319180
- **Developer:** Idigicon
- **Publisher:** Claymatic Games
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 15, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/319180/platypus-ii)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=319180&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319180/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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