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1984

An early platforming classic in which Pitfall Harry explores a sprawling, maze-like cavern system, collecting treasure and dodging hazards. Its interconnected cave sections foreshadow the later Metroidvania formula.

Jumping and platforming
Interconnected level design
Pixel art
Lots to discover

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

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Umihara Kawase

88 %Match

1994PC, Steam Deck verified91 % positive9.75 €

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.

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Jump King

Jumping and platforming

A merciless platformer where you climb a huge tower using only precisely charged jumps, and a single misstep can send you tumbling far back down. Frustration and triumph sit very close together.

Jungles of Maxtheria

Lots to discover

An indie platformer where you pick one of four characters and hunt for a lost treasure in the jungle. Tools like knives, grappling hooks, oxygen tanks and torches help you get past obstacles, fight enemies and collect keys.

VVVVVV

Jumping and platforming

A tough retro platformer where you can't jump but instead flip gravity to switch between floor and ceiling. Brutally precise rooms, generous checkpoints and a pounding chiptune soundtrack make it a cult classic.

Mighty Bomb Jack

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade platformer where Jack leaps through a pyramid collecting bombs and dodging enemies. The palace rooms reuse the original Bomb Jack formula, while the action zones add power-ups and more variety.

Super Mombo Quest

Jumping and platforming

A fast precision platformer in a Metroidvania shell, where you bounce and stomp through a large interconnected world and chain acrobatic combos. Arcade-style mechanics meet exploration and collectibles.

Arctic Adventure

Jumping and platforming

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.

Archaeogem

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A jungle precision-platformer where you use your whip to harness the powers of wild flowers, collect rare gems and uncover archaeological treasures. Tight timing and skillful movement are the focus.

Celeste Classic

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The original tiny platformer made for the PICO-8 fantasy console: you climb a mountain with precise jumps and eight-direction dashes. Short screens and instant restarts make it tough yet compelling.

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