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Games like Outland

2011USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox80 % positive

A stylish 2D platformer where you swap between light and dark polarity to dodge matching-colored bullets, defeat enemies and solve traversal puzzles. Its silhouette art style and Metroidvania-like world design give it a distinct identity.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Interconnected level design
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Outland

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

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Dandara

87 %Match

2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified85 % positive14.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Outland: jumping and platforming, interconnected level design as well as gripping boss fights.

A metroidvania where Dandara doesn't walk but leaps instantly from surface to surface, turning gravity and space into a puzzle of movement. Surreal pixel-art worlds reward exploration and demand precise leaping through tricky traversal and combat.

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Guacamelee!

Jumping and platforming

A funny Metroidvania set in a Mexican-folklore-inspired world, mixing agile platforming with punchy brawler combos and a switch between the living and dead worlds. The whole story can also be played in local co-op.

Ori and the Blind Forest

Distinctive, stylised art style

A gorgeous hand-painted Metroidvania platformer with tight, demanding movement, tense escape sequences and a heartfelt tale of loss and hope. Its sweeping orchestral score makes the forest of Nibel unforgettable.

Teslagrad

Jumping and platforming

A dialogue-free 2D puzzle platformer set in a steampunk world, where you use magnetism and electricity to solve clever puzzles and beat bosses. The story is told purely through visuals and atmosphere.

Teslagrad 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A hand-drawn 2D puzzle platformer where you wield magnetism and electricity to solve tricky puzzles and explore a new region. The story is told almost wordlessly through visuals and atmosphere.

Rayman Origins

Distinctive, stylised art style

A gorgeously hand-drawn 2D platformer bursting with zany humor, tight jumping challenges and frantic treasure-chase levels, playable with up to four friends in chaotic local co-op. It gets seriously demanding in its later stages.

Apotheon

Distinctive, stylised art style

A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.

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