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Games like Winter Games

1985

A classic 1985 Epyx sports game featuring several winter events such as ski jump, biathlon, bobsled and figure skating. It relies on well-timed joystick inputs and friendly competition on the same machine.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Pixel art
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Fast pace

In short: Games like Winter Games

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

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Pong

92 %Match

1972PC

Brings what grabs you about Winter Games: co-op or multiplayer, combat with precise timing and gameplay over story.

The ancestor of arcade games: two paddles, one ball and a pure reflex duel in minimalist table tennis style. It could hardly be simpler, which is exactly why it became a landmark in video game history.

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Super Sidekicks

Pixel art

SNK's arcade-style soccer game with twelve national teams competing in the SNK Cup, first in group play and then in knockout rounds. Fast, simple matches that work especially well against a friend.

Kinect Adventures

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A collection of short full-body minigames for Kinect where you block balls, dodge obstacles and go river rafting. Ideal for casual couch sessions with family and friends.

NHL 98

Realistic visuals

A classic 1997 hockey game with faster gameplay, four action buttons, on-the-fly tactics and new commentators. Graphics were improved, including 3Dfx support.

Super Tennis

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 16-bit tennis game from the SNES era with quick arcade controls and a Mode 7 court perspective. It shines in head-to-head play, where shot timing and placement decide rallies.

Beijing 2008

Realistic visuals

The official video game of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where you compete across many events such as sprinting, swimming and weightlifting. It relies on fast, rhythmic button inputs and local competition with friends for gold.

EyeToy: Play

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A party game of twelve mini-games that uses the EyeToy camera, so you control everything with your own body by waving, slapping and dodging in front of the TV. Great for casual sessions with friends and family.

Virtua Tennis 3

Realistic visuals

An arcade-style tennis game with easy-to-learn controls, fast rallies, and a career mode filled with minigames. Great for quick matches solo or with friends on the same couch.

Kinect Sports

Vast, open spaces

A collection of sports like bowling, boxing, table tennis and soccer controlled entirely with your body in front of the Kinect camera. Great for casual living-room sessions with family and friends.

Jump Rope Challenge

Easy to pick up

A simple fitness and high-score app for the Switch: hold a Joy-Con and mimic jumping rope while the game counts each hop. A friend can join in with a second Joy-Con.

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