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Games like Bubble Bobble

1986

An arcade classic where two little dragons trap enemies in bubbles and pop them. Its single-screen platforming, bonus fruit and charm shine brightest in co-op.

  • Playing together in co-op
  • Pixel art
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Strong soundtrack

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

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Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2

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Fits your focus: Systems like Bubble Bobble.

A colorful arcade platformer where you shoot rainbows to defeat enemies and climb upward while rising water chases you. As the sequel to Bubble Bobble, it stands out for its inventive movement mechanic and brisk pace.

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Bloody Trapland

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

A punishing platformer packed with deadly traps where you learn levels through trial and error, solo or with up to four players locally and online. Precise timing and plenty of deaths are part of the fun.

Crystal Castles

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A classic arcade game where you guide Bentley Bear through isometric castle mazes, collecting gems while dodging enemies. It was one of the first arcade action games with a true ending.

Sonic Mania

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

Runbow

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

A frantic party platformer where platforms and hazards vanish and appear as the background color changes. It shines in chaotic local multiplayer races and arena modes with friends.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Micro Mages

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

You platform through a demon fortress as a mage in a loving homage to classic NES-era action platformers. Fairies and magical seagulls come to your aid, giving the old-school formula a fresh spin.

Capcom Arcade Stadium

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

A compilation of 32 Capcom arcade classics spanning three decades, including Street Fighter II, Strider and 1942. Short, punishing quarter-muncher sessions that deliver nostalgic fun solo or with friends.

Rayman Origins

  • Systems like Bubble Bobble

A gorgeously hand-drawn 2D platformer bursting with zany humor, tight jumping challenges and frantic treasure-chase levels, playable with up to four friends in chaotic local co-op. It gets seriously demanding in its later stages.

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