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2016PC, Nintendo Switch84 % positive9.99 €

Venture Kid is an 8-bit action platformer that aims for more than retro nostalgia. Its jumping and combat challenges lead you through varied worlds, with plenty of room to explore and discover what lies off the beaten path.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
  • Interconnected level design
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Venture Kid special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Messenger

92 %Match

2018USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified92 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Venture Kid: jumping and platforming, pixel art as well as interconnected level design.

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

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Jumping and platforming

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Alwa's Legacy

Pixel art

A charming 8-bit-style adventure where you gain new magic powers to explore a non-linear world full of puzzles and secrets. Its mix of platforming, puzzles and backtracking recalls classic Metroidvanias while staying approachable.

Treasure Adventure Game

Pixel art

Treasure Adventure Game is a free pixel-art platformer where you roam a sprawling world, pick up new abilities and fight through hidden corners. Its appeal lies in the sense of discovery and an original soundtrack.

Fox n Forests

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A 16-bit-inspired 2D action platformer where you play Rick the fox and switch seasons on the fly to overcome obstacles and uncover secrets. It blends classic action with light puzzle and exploration elements.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Jumping and platforming

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.

Castle in the Darkness

Pixel art

Castle in the Darkness is a fast, demanding action platformer that channels the feel of classic Castlevania and Metroid games. You explore a sprawling castle full of secrets while gradually strengthening your hero through light RPG elements.

Elliot Quest

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A retro pixel-art adventure in the spirit of classic 8-bit games: Elliot explores an island packed with dungeons, secrets and boss fights to stop an ancient demon. Archery, magic and new abilities gradually open up more of the map.

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