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Games like Pitfall!

1982PC, Xbox

An Atari-era classic where you run and jump through the jungle as Pitfall Harry, dodging swinging vines, crocodiles and scorpions while racing to collect every treasure within 20 minutes.

Jumping and platforming
Pixel art
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like Pitfall!

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

Similar in what way?

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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

Best match

Umihara Kawase

91 %Match

1994PC, Steam Deck verified91 % positive−80 % ~~9.75 €~~ 1.95 €

A physics-driven platformer where you use a fishing line as a grappling hook to swing through surreal stages. Mastering the momentum is tricky but deeply satisfying.

Where to buy

Steam PC · until tomorrow 1.95 € ~~9.75 €~~ −80 % Go to shop
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Challenging difficulty

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Jungles of Maxtheria

Jumping and platforming

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Icy Tower

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Jumping and platforming

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Jumping and platforming

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Arctic Adventure

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A classic DOS platformer with 80 tricky levels where Nevada must get past ice patches, traps and snowmen. It blends precise platforming with level-based puzzle solving.

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