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Games like Paperboy

1984PEGI 3Xbox

An arcade classic where you ride a bike down a suburban street, tossing newspapers into mailboxes while dodging hazards. Its oblique view and simple yet demanding controls made it distinctive.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Pixel art
  • Lots of humour
  • Challenging difficulty
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In short: Games like Paperboy

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

Similar in what way?

0 of 3

Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me Exclude horror, turn-based combat, pixel art …

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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Best match

Snakeybus

90 %Match

2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable93 % positive8.19 €

Brings what grabs you about Paperboy: plenty of humour, combat with precise timing and gameplay over story.

You drive a bus through city streets, picking up passengers and growing longer like in classic Snake. The fun comes from squeezing through tight streets without crashing into your own tail.

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EggTime 2

Gameplay comes before story

You catch falling eggs, defuse bombs and use power-ups like a bullet-time effect to snag even the trickiest eggs. A quirky, fast reflex game for short sessions.

Dash of Destruction

Vast, open spaces

A free Xbox Live Arcade racing advergame promoting Doritos, with short, destructive dashes through its tracks. It is best known as one of the easiest games on the platform for earning all achievements.

Ignition

Fast pace

A frantic 90s top-down racer featuring offbeat vehicles like a school bus, police car and VW Beetle, each handling very differently. Bumping, blocking and championships make for chaotic fun.

Tea Party Simulator 2015

Vast, open spaces

A small indie simulator where you work through levels to become the ultimate tea party master, with a second mode unlocked after finishing the game. It focuses on short, silly challenges rather than depth.

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