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2014PC, Steam Deck playable73 % positive5.69 €

A sizeable retro platformer paying tribute to 80s and 90s classics, featuring plenty of power-ups and over 300 hidden locations to discover.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
  • Dense, handcrafted world
  • Interconnected level design
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In short: Games like 8BitBoy

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes 8BitBoy special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

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Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure

92 %Match

1992PC, Steam Deck playable96 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about 8BitBoy: jumping and platforming, pixel art as well as interconnected level design.

A classic 1992 DOS platformer where little alien Cosmo uses suction-cup hands to climb through colorful alien levels in search of his missing parents. It has a lighthearted tone, hidden secrets and light puzzle elements.

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Dense, handcrafted world

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Super Mombo Quest

Dense, handcrafted world

A fast precision platformer in a Metroidvania shell, where you bounce and stomp through a large interconnected world and chain acrobatic combos. Arcade-style mechanics meet exploration and collectibles.

Pinball Spire

Dense, handcrafted world

A pinball-meets-metroidvania adventure where you play as the ball itself, bouncing and flipping your way up a mysterious tower full of secrets and obstacles.

Super Ubie Island Remix

Interconnected level design

A charming 2D platformer in the spirit of Super Mario World: as Ubie you run, jump and glide through over 25 levels, find secrets and repair your ship to escape Climate Island.

Kid Chameleon

Dense, handcrafted world

A classic Sega Genesis platformer where you collect masks to transform into different forms, each with its own abilities. With a huge number of levels, hidden warps and steep difficulty, it is a tough test for retro fans.

Archaeogem

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A jungle precision-platformer where you use your whip to harness the powers of wild flowers, collect rare gems and uncover archaeological treasures. Tight timing and skillful movement are the focus.

Seafrog

Dense, handcrafted world

A fast action platformer where you swing a giant wrench to chain tricks and combos, stick to walls and ceilings, and escape a mysterious ocean sinkhole. Many handcrafted levels and Metroidvania touches keep it varied.

Adventure Apes and the Mayan Mystery

Interconnected level design

A fast-paced retro platformer in which an ape recovers a stolen magical artifact inside a labyrinthine Mayan temple. The focus is on precise jumping and speed.

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