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1986PlayStation

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Fantasy setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like Rygar

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

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Athena

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1986PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Rygar: jumping and platforming, melee combat with weapons or fists as well as a fantasy setting.

A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.

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Volgarr the Viking

Challenging difficulty

A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.

Momodora

Jumping and platforming

The first, deliberately simple entry in the Momodora series: a short, punchy arcade-style 2D action platformer with pixel art. It is rough and unpolished but challenging.

Bearslayer

Challenging difficulty

A fast one-button arcade platformer starring Lāčplēsis, the hero of Latvian legend, demanding precision and quick reflexes. Expect to die a lot and retry constantly.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Challenging difficulty

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Challenging difficulty

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

Lords of Exile

Jumping and platforming

A classic 8-bit action platformer where you play a cursed knight fighting through linear stages in search of revenge. It delivers NES-era retro gameplay with a demanding challenge.

Wings of Vi

Jumping and platforming

A demanding 2D action platformer where you play the angel Vi, leaping and fighting through perilous worlds to stop the freed demon lord Jeh'oul. Precise jumping and quick reactions are the core of the experience.

Magician Lord

Vast, open spaces

In Magician Lord you play a sorcerer fighting through side-scrolling monster hordes and blasting them with magic. As a launch title for the Neo-Geo it is a no-frills, demanding arcade classic with an appealing fantasy atmosphere.

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