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1994PC91 % positive4.99 €

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.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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In short: Games like Hocus Pocus

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

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

92 %Match

1986PEGI 7PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Hocus Pocus: jumping and platforming, pixel art as well as a fantasy setting.

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

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Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Jumping and platforming

A classic 16-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd jumps and punches his way across Paperock to rescue his kidnapped father. Colorful stages, boss fights and tight platforming action define the experience.

MagiCat

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A charming 2D platformer in the 16-bit style where you play a magical cat hopping through 63 levels across seven worlds. Each level ends with its own boss fight.

Sir Lovelot

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A humorous precision platformer where the hapless knight Sir Lovelot searches for true love, dodging hazards, collecting gifts and fighting odd creatures. Short levels and best-time chasing make for quick, replayable challenges.

Ambidextro

Jumping and platforming

An arcade platformer where you control two bodies at once as a royal wizard rescuing a prince and princess from a witch. The appeal lies in the tricky coordination of controlling both characters simultaneously.

Archaeogem

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A jungle precision-platformer where you use your whip to harness the powers of wild flowers, collect rare gems and uncover archaeological treasures. Tight timing and skillful movement are the focus.

Wife Quest

Jumping and platforming

You play as Mia, jumping and fighting through a fantasy adventure to rescue your kidnapped husband from a dark elf witch. A tongue-in-cheek indie platformer with a role-reversal twist.

Monster Bash

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 90s shareware platformer where kid hero Johnny hops and slings his way through cartoonish monster-filled levels to rescue his dog Tex from Count Chuck.

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