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Games like Freedom Planet

2014PEGI 12PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable95 % positive13.99 €

A fast 2D platformer in the Sonic tradition with real combat, where dragon girl Lilac and her friends fight an alien invasion. Each character plays differently, backed by colorful stages, big boss fights and a strong soundtrack.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Strong soundtrack

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In short: Games like Freedom Planet

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

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Sonic Mania

93 %Match

2017USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Freedom Planet: jumping and platforming, a strong soundtrack as well as pixel art.

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.

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Sonic CD

Jumping and platforming

Sonic CD sends Sonic through time-travel zones where you alter the past and future to thwart Robotnik's schemes. Blistering speed, branching stages and a beloved soundtrack make it a standout in the series.

Ristar

Jumping and platforming

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

Berserk Boy

Boss fights as highlights

You blast through fast, retro-styled 2D stages while switching between elemental forms like lightning, fire and ice. It channels classic Mega Man-style platforming with speedy, fluid action and boss fights.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

Gravity Circuit

Boss fights as highlights

A fast 2D action platformer in the vein of Mega Man X, where Kai uses a grappling power and gravity abilities to hurl robots through stages and boss fights. Fluid combat, crisp pixel art and a driving soundtrack.

Shovel Knight

Boss fights as highlights

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Boss fights as highlights

A fast, old-school 2D action platformer where you play as Gunvolt and his rival Copen, tagging enemies and unleashing flashy lock-on attacks. It emphasizes tight stages, boss fights and score chasing with an anime flavor.

Iconoclasts

Boss fights as highlights

As mechanic Robin you shoot, jump and wrench your way through a crumbling world. This pixel-art adventure stands out with tough boss fights and a personal story about faith and purpose.

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