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1991 Classic

A classic 2D platformer based on the French comic series, where you punch and jump your way through Roman-occupied Gaul as Asterix (or Obelix). Its comic humor and colorful look are the main draw.

What defines Astérix:

  • Lots of humour
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Astérix are Prehistorik Man, Bonk's Adventure and Asterix & Obelix: Kick Buttix. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Astérix special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Prehistorik Man

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1995 Nintendo Switch

  • Lots of humour
  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A humorous prehistoric platformer where you play caveman Sam, clubbing dinosaurs and collecting bones to save your village from starvation over the winter.

Bonk's Adventure

Gameplay comes before story

A quirky 2D platformer where you play a little caveman who headbutts enemies. A short, colorful retro adventure that became the TurboGrafx-16's mascot classic.

Asterix & Obelix: Kick Buttix

Action-packed real-time combat

An action platformer where you switch between Asterix and Obelix to rescue captured friends from the Romans. Each hero has distinct skills, and the journey spans six countries and dozens of levels.

Joe Danger

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A colorful, funny stunt platformer where you ride a motorbike as stuntman Joe through over 100 levels, jumping, boosting and chaining combos. Precise timing and collection goals deliver arcade fun.

Astérix: Mega Madness

Gameplay comes before story

A humorous party-style racing and sports game set in the Asterix universe, where the Gauls compete in wacky sporting contests for the honor of sitting beside the Chief.

Pepsiman

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A quirky auto-runner for the PlayStation in which the Pepsi mascot hero sprints through short stages, dodging, jumping and sliding past hazards. Its absurd ad-mascot humor and reflex-driven action made it a cult classic.

Asterix at the Olympic Games

Distinctive, stylised art style

A lighthearted Asterix game mixing platforming stages with Olympic sports events. You join Asterix and Obelix in Greece to outdo the Romans in a comic competition.

Prehistorik 2

Gameplay comes before story

A humorous caveman-era platformer where you swing a club to defeat animals, collect bonus items and uncover hidden extras. Boss fights and passwords break up the levels.

Taz: Wanted

Distinctive, stylised art style

A chaotic Looney Tunes platformer where Taz the Tasmanian Devil spins through 15 levels, smashing Wanted posters to get revenge on Yosemite Sam.

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