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The 1976 arcade classic: you steer a paddle to bounce a ball and chip away at a wall of bricks. Its minimalist mix of reflexes and precision inspired countless successors.
What defines Breakout:
The closest matches for Breakout are Bax, Ridge Racer and Shadow Dancer. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Breakout special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
91 %
Best match
Bax is an indie block breaker for PC that dresses up the classic brick-breaking formula with eye-catching visuals. I barely know the game, so this rating relies mostly on the short description.
91 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A pioneering arcade 3D racer built around spectacular drifting through corners and fast races with a catchy techno soundtrack. Easy to pick up, but rewarding precise driving.
90 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A classic arcade action platformer where a ninja and his dog take on terrorists through short, demanding stages with shuriken and sword. A sequel to Shinobi that rewards reflexes and memorization.
90 %
Gameplay comes before story
An early PlayStation arcade racer built around fast drifting through corners and tense races against eleven rivals. New tracks, unlockable cars and a two-player mode build on the original.
89 %
Bright, upbeat tone
An Xbox launch title that sets races in real cities and rewards stylish, clean driving through its Kudos system. It emphasizes precise driving over raw speed.
89 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast arcade racer in the Burnout series where dangerous driving, drifts and near misses fill your boost meter, which you then drain in one continuous Burnout. New modes like Maniac Mode reward reckless score chasing.
88 % 19.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
An arcade racing game that travels through the history of Formula racing, letting you drive legendary cars from different eras on reimagined circuits. It focuses on speed and driving skill with a touch of strategy.
87 %
Bright, upbeat tone
The classic arcade sequel where you eat dots through several mazes while dodging ghosts with distinct behaviors. New maze layouts and bouncing fruit make it feel fresher and more varied than the original.
87 % 2.39 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A minimalist rhythm platformer where you guide a square over obstacles with one-button jumps timed to the music. Brutally hard with instant restarts, and the PC version adds a level editor.
86 %
Bright, upbeat tone
A mountain bike racing game for PlayStation 2 focused almost entirely on steep downhill courses. It features fictional events and riders plus a few unlockable real pro racers.