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Games like Aftergrinder

2017PC76 % positive

A frantic arcade runner where you die and retry again and again. Quick reflexes and fast restarts are the heart of it.

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Aftergrinder are The Escapist, HoPiKo and Stardash. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Aftergrinder special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Escapist

97 %Match

2014PC

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story

A punishing 2D platformer with 48 trap-filled levels, bouncy movement and three bosses. Small upgrades help, but precision and nerves are what get you through.

HoPiKo

Challenging difficulty

HoPiKo is a lightning-fast arcade platformer where you leap between platforms through hundreds of short, punishing levels. Precise timing and instant retries drive the speedrun-style challenge.

Stardash

Challenging difficulty

A old-school, punishing platformer with unlimited lives and instant restarts. Precise jumps and the rush of finally clearing a level keep you coming back for more.

Edgar

Linear, curated structure

Edgar is a hardcore 2D platformer where you push through punishing levels to find your missing girlfriend Eve. Precise jumping and quick reflexes are what it's all about.

Meganoid: Chronicles

Challenging difficulty

A brutally tough retro platformer with 100 short levels packed with traps, spikes and fire, which you can then replay in reverse. Precise jumping and memorizing hazards are the core of the experience.

Standby

Linear, curated structure

A fast, precise platformer where you try to escape a glitched world. The focus is on mastering levels quickly and chasing the best times.

Dashy Square

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm-driven platformer where you guide a square through levels with dashes and jumps. Precise timing and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.

Bzzzt

Linear, curated structure

A fast-paced, retro-inspired 2D platformer in which you play the AI ZX8000 in a robot body, mastering test chambers full of deadly traps.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 16-bit Sega ninja platformer where you play Joe Musashi, slicing through tight, punchy stages with shuriken, sword and ninja magic against a criminal syndicate. Known for its great soundtrack and demanding action.

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