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1982USK 0PlayStation, Xbox

A 1982 arcade classic where you flap your way around as a knight on a flying ostrich, knocking rival buzzard riders out of the sky by striking from above. Simple but tricky flight mechanics make it a tense score-chaser, solo or with a friend.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Pixel art
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Co-op or multiplayer
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In short: Games like Joust

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

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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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Rivals of Aether

90 %Match

2017PEGI 7PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified96 % positive24.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Joust: pixel art, jumping and platforming as well as combat with precise timing.

A fast platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros., with pixel art visuals and animal fighters tied to the elements of fire, water, air and earth. Precise movement, timing and local multiplayer brawls are the core of the experience.

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Jumping and platforming

A collection of short speedrun challenges drawn from 13 classic NES games, played for best times and scores online or on the couch. Precision and reflexes are key, and the leaderboards drive the competitive fun.

Flat Heroes

Co-op or multiplayer

A minimalist, fast-paced arcade platformer where you play as a square dodging waves of enemies. It shines in frantic local co-op and versus modes for up to four players.

Bloody Trapland

Jumping and platforming

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.

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Challenging difficulty

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.

Bob Was Hungry

Jumping and platforming

A punishing precision platformer where you tackle many tricky levels solo or with up to eight co-op players, all to get your Bob fed.

Teeworlds

Co-op or multiplayer

A free 2D multiplayer shooter starring cute round Tee characters who swing around maps with a grappling hook and a range of weapons. Fast matches like team deathmatch and capture the flag, plus custom map creation, define it.

Animality

Pixel art

A fast pixel-art runner where you play as different animals, dodging dragons and demons while collecting life gems. You spend your earnings to unlock new animals, and you can team up with a friend in local co-op.

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