The Best Spin-off Games

Update : Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon added at rank #1.
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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (2023)

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Nintendo Switch

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a heartwarming and immersive spin-off game that offers a unique gameplay experience. Control two characters simultaneously and enjoy the emotional story filled with twists and turns. The stunning art style, environments, voice acting, and soundtrack create an incredible presentation. The game guides you through the maze-like forest and offers accessibility features. Bayonetta Origins is always a treat to play.


What we like:
  • Heartwarming story
  • Unique gameplay
  • Incredible presentation
  • Guided gameplay
  • Accessibility features
What could be improved:
  • None

  • puzzle
  • spin-off
  • combat
  • battle
  • storybook
  • fight
  • boss-fight
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • action
  • dungeon
  • demons

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Exit the Gungeon (2019)

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IOS iPhone Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.


  • bullet-hell
  • spin-off
  • rogue-like
  • arcade
  • boss
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combo
  • adventure
  • dungeon
  • platform
  • pixel
  • action
  • 2d
  • shooter

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Rebel Cops (2019)

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

Rebel Cops is a spin-off game from This Is the Police, which exclusively features the series' turned-based tactical operations. Lead a rag-tag squad of cops in rebellion against their town's new criminal power, and see how long you can hold out when you're constantly short on supplies, and a single shot can cost a cop his life. - You’re not exactly the police, but you're the only ones on the side or justice- Gunfights are thrilling, but stealth is key- Explore, scavenge, and watch your back - Take the high road, or the low road


  • turn-based
  • spin-off
  • tactical
  • stealth
  • crime
  • squad
  • strategy
  • sandbox
  • war

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Bloody Bastards (2021)

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IOS iPhone

Destroy your enemies by using an arsenal of daggers, axes, swords, maces and hammers in the arena of champions. In a unique blend of pixel art, 2D physics and ragdoll mechanics, Bloody Bastards offers a fighting experience like nothing else. Choose from hundreds of different weapons, shields, body, leg and head gear to create thousands of lethal combinations.


  • spin-off
  • empire
  • customization
  • battle

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SGC: Short Games Collection #1 (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Time is running short but you still want to play meaningful games that leave you with a sense of accomplishment. Well, look no further! The SGC - Short Games Collection has gathered five amazing gaming experiences that you can play through from start to finish and still have time to enjoy other fine things in life. Encased in a beautiful 3D menu environment created originally for the SGC you will find: The Good Time Garden; Swallow the Sea; A Game Literally About Doing Your Taxes; Ghostein; and Uranus. These acclaimed gems are available on Nintendo Switch™ for the very first time. Experience the most psychedelic and thought provoking games anytime and anywhere.

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  • psychedelic
  • spin-off
  • abstract
  • surreal
  • hand-drawn
  • cartoony
  • competitive
  • pixel
  • entertainment
  • multiplayer

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