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1998PlayStation

A quirky 2D platformer from the makers of The Neverhood, built entirely from clay models. Its offbeat humor, unique claymation look and wacky soundtrack make it memorable.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lots of humour
  • Strong soundtrack

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In short: Games like Skullmonkeys

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

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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1997USK 6PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Skullmonkeys: jumping and platforming, plenty of humour as well as a distinctive art style.

A classic 3D platformer where Crash spins, slides and jumps through varied linear stages, smashing crates and collecting crystals for a supposedly reformed Dr. Cortex. Hidden gems, secret paths and tight timing challenges give it lasting appeal, wrapped in a colorful, slapstick cartoon style.

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Pizza Tower

Jumping and platforming

A frantic, chaotic 2D platformer starring the manic pizza chef Peppino, built around momentum-based movement, score chasing and wildly hand-drawn animation. Its zany humor and driving soundtrack turn every level into a spectacle.

Crash Bandicoot

Jumping and platforming

Naughty Dog's classic 3D platformer sends the zany bandicoot Crash through linear jungle, temple and factory levels packed with crates, traps and tricky jumps. Its charming cartoon style hides a surprisingly tough challenge, especially when hunting every gem.

Disney's Aladdin

Jumping and platforming

A classic 2D platformer based on the Disney film: Aladdin jumps, swings and fights with his scimitar and thrown apples through Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders and the palace. Its cartoon-style animation and film music are the main draw.

Dynamite Headdy

Jumping and platforming

A quirky Sega platformer where you play a puppet who throws his detachable head as a weapon and grappling tool. Its theatrical stage setting, inventive boss fights and swappable head power-ups make it stand out.

OlliOlli World

Jumping and platforming

A stylish skateboarding action-platformer where you grind and chain tricks through the colorful world of Radlandia. Precise timing and flowing combos meet quirky humor and a playful look.

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Jumping and platforming

The third Crash outing sends Crash and Coco hopping through time, from ancient Egypt to medieval castles to the future, mixing tight platforming with jet-ski, motorbike and flying stages. Slapstick charm, unlockable powers and gem and relic time trials give it lasting replay value.

Penny's Big Breakaway

Jumping and platforming

You play as Penny, swinging, rolling and dashing through fast 3D levels with a living yo-yo as your tool, chaining tricks into fluid combos. The loud, colorful, quirky style and momentum-driven movement give it a distinct identity among platformers.

Runner3

Jumping and platforming

A rhythm-driven auto-runner where you guide CommanderVideo through quirky, colorful levels with precise jumps, slides and kicks. Branching paths, retro challenges and offbeat humor set it apart.

Rayman

Jumping and platforming

A classic 2D platformer starring the limbless Rayman, who hovers with his helicopter hair and throws fists through lush hand-drawn, colorful worlds. Precise jumping and a fairly steep difficulty define the experience.

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