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1987

Karnov is a classic Data East arcade platformer in which a fire-breathing strongman battles through fantastical stages, defeating enemies and collecting useful items. The quirky hero became the studio's mascot.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Pixel art
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In short: Games like Karnov

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

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I Wanna Be the Guy

90 %Match

2007PC

Brings what grabs you about Karnov: jumping and platforming, a demanding difficulty as well as pixel art.

A notoriously brutal 2D platformer where nearly everything is designed to kill you through trial and error. Packed with retro references, cruel traps and dark humor, it became a cult classic of the genre.

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