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Games like Alpha Runner

2015PC, Steam Deck verified84 % positive0.99 €

An endless, challenging platformer where you push through obstacles and mini games that keep getting harder. It's all about chasing leaderboard high scores, including competing with friends.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Fast pace

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

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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

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2024USK 6Nintendo Switch

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A collection of short speedrun challenges drawn from 13 classic NES games, played for best times and scores online or on the couch. Precision and reflexes are key, and the leaderboards drive the competitive fun.

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Geometry Dash

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A brutally demanding one-button rhythm platformer where you guide a geometric icon through spike-filled levels synced to pulsing electronic music. Pixel-perfect timing, endless retries and a huge library of community-made levels define the experience.

FrostRunner

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FrostRunner is a first-person platformer where you race through 36 levels using a tether tool before the clock runs out. Its appeal lies in chasing faster times and climbing the leaderboards.

HoPiKo

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HoPiKo is a lightning-fast arcade platformer where you leap between platforms through hundreds of short, punishing levels. Precise timing and instant retries drive the speedrun-style challenge.

JumpJet Rex

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A punchy 2D platformer where you play a T-Rex with jet boots, racing through 40+ time-attack levels to save the dinosaurs from an asteroid. Precise jumping and speedrun ambition are the core, with co-op available.

Cloudberry Kingdom

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A brutally demanding platformer whose procedurally generated levels adapt to your skill and your character's abilities. Precise timing and patience are required, wrapped in a humorous, colorful presentation.

Paperball

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You guide a rolling paper ball through over 150 tricky stages, chasing record times while mastering obstacles and stunts. Play it safe or risk everything for speed, it's up to you.

Subway Surfers

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A fast-paced endless runner where you play a graffiti kid fleeing a grumpy inspector, dodging trains and collecting coins. Simple swipe-style controls and a bright look make it instantly accessible.

The Impossible Game

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A minimalist rhythm platformer where you guide a square over obstacles with one-button jumps timed to the music. Brutally hard with instant restarts, and the PC version adds a level editor.

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