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2014Nintendo Switch

A retro-style action platformer with light RPG elements: fight through monster hordes, collect loot, dodge traps and defeat bosses on the way to the evil wizard.

  • Pixel art
  • Loot and gear
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Jumping and platforming

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In short: Games like Goblin Sword

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

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Wonder Boy in Monster World

90 %Match

1991PEGI 3PC, PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Goblin Sword: pixel art, jumping and platforming as well as gripping boss fights.

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.

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Jet Set Knights

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A retro arcade platformer in the vein of Mario Bros. and Super Crate Box, blending fast 2D action with light tower-defense and RPG elements.

Momodora III

Boss fights as highlights

A classic 2D pixel-art action platformer where you play the priestess Momo through mostly linear levels, collecting items and uncovering secrets. It relies on quick dodging and tough boss fights, and you don't need to know the earlier games.

HunterX

Melee combat with weapons or fists

HunterX is an action-adventure with platforming elements where you fight with a variety of weapons and magic and explore its world. Different combat styles let you shape your own playstyle. Little information is available on this title.

Ghoulboy

Boss fights as highlights

Ghoulboy is a 16-bit style retro platformer where you hack through dungeons, collect loot, dodge traps and fight bosses. It's a nostalgic blend of hack-and-slash action and light RPG elements.

Dogurai

Melee combat with weapons or fists

Dogurai is a platformer that recreates the look of old portable games, with tiny sprites and limited palettes. You fight through punchy hack-and-slash combat with animal-like heroes.

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.

Hocus Pocus

Fantasy setting

A classic DOS platformer where you play the young wizard apprentice Hocus, blasting monsters with lightning bolts and collecting keys and treasure across many levels to pass the Council of Wizards' trial.

Muffin Knight

Boss fights as highlights

An arena-based action platformer where you face fairytale characters whose abilities grow stronger as you progress. Fast, arcade-style fights and a playful look define the experience.

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