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Games like Back to the Future

1989

An early NES tie-in that loosely adapts the film as a simple arcade-style action game with mini-game sections. It is mostly remembered for its steep, often frustrating difficulty.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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In short: Games like Back to the Future

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Back to the Future 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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89 %Match

2023PEGI 3PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive11.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Back to the Future: jumping and platforming, a demanding difficulty as well as a sci-fi setting.

A fast-paced, retro-inspired 2D platformer in which you play the AI ZX8000 in a robot body, mastering test chambers full of deadly traps.

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