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A tough retro pixel platformer where you play a bard hunting for the key and door in randomly assembled levels. There is no tutorial, so you figure out the mechanics yourself and buy upgrades between runs.
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The closest matches for Bard's Gold are Angvik, Caveblazers and Super Dungeon Boy. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Bard's Gold special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Best match
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A brutal pixel-art roguelike platformer where you fight through procedurally generated caves full of orcs and goblins, collecting weapons and magic items and dying often in gory ways.
88 %
Fantasy setting
A 2D platformer that mixes intense combat against enemies with hunting for secret areas in dark, dangerous dungeons.
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Pure single-player experience
A jungle precision-platformer where you use your whip to harness the powers of wild flowers, collect rare gems and uncover archaeological treasures. Tight timing and skillful movement are the focus.
88 % 8.19 €
Pure single-player experience
A retro platformer where you play a single-pixel hero who absorbs defeated enemies to switch between three forms. You use those forms for jumping challenges and light puzzles, backed by a catchy chiptune soundtrack.
87 %
Fantasy setting
A platformer in which a man whose body was stolen by a wizard crosses a surreal magical world. Agile movement and psychic powers are central, with a humorous tone. This assessment relies on limited information.
87 % 9.75 €
Challenging difficulty
As the Wolf Knight you dash through demanding precision platforming sections, fight enemies and guide lost Hearts safely home. The Wolf King awaits at the end, and tricky-to-reach fireflies are scattered along the way.
87 % 4.99 €
Pure single-player experience
A retro platformer where you fly instead of jump. Climbing a tower, you face precision flying rooms, puzzles and battles.
87 % free
Pure single-player experience
A classic Sega Genesis platformer where you collect masks to transform into different forms, each with its own abilities. With a huge number of levels, hidden warps and steep difficulty, it is a tough test for retro fans.
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Challenging difficulty
A fast platform shooter with roguelike structure: you fight through randomly generated dungeon levels full of monsters, traps, guns and upgrades on the way down to hell. Shops, casinos and secret rooms add variety.
