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1985
A 1985 arcade classic where you steer a never-stopping car across platform-style roads, painting every stretch in twelve world cities while police cars chase you. Each city has its own backdrop and a variation on the main theme.
The closest matches for City Connection are Stay Alight, Q*bert and Donut Dodo. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes City Connection special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Best match
2015
A small indie arcade game where you play Mr. Bulb, a light bulb hero who shoots cartoonish microbes and destroys their hideouts, mixing light puzzle and action elements.
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Bright, upbeat tone
A classic arcade game where the big-nosed Q*bert hops around an isometric pyramid changing the color of every cube while enemies chase him. Simple concept, fast reflex play and a punishing difficulty curve.
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A retro arcade platformer styled like a lost 1983 cabinet game, built around tough, precise jumping and chasing high scores. Simple controls meet tight timing and light puzzle elements.
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Focus on a single character
A comedy platformer you play in reverse, tackling levels from the end backwards, which turns jumping challenges and puzzles upside down.
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Bright, upbeat tone
An indie pixel-art platformer where you play DinoJr and friends, leaping through canyons and ancient ruins in search of the Golden Mollusk. The tone is playful and tongue-in-cheek.
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Gameplay comes before story
A classic of the early Windows era: you ski down an endless slope, dodging trees and eventually getting chased by the infamous Yeti. Simple concept, quick runs and plenty of quirky humor.
87 % 9.99 €
Bright, upbeat tone
A classic 1991 platformer where you play a caveman clubbing prehistoric creatures and collecting food to survive. Its cartoonish humor and mix of platform action and hidden bonuses define the experience.
87 %
Focus on a single character
A basic 3D platformer where Santa races against the clock to collect presents and reach the end of each level. Its charm is largely unintentional, from the nonsensical platform layouts to Santa's groaning jump sounds.
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Bright, upbeat tone
A compact retro run-and-gun platformer from Cave Story creator Pixel, where you play a frog swapping weapons through short, punchy stages. Charming, lighthearted and approachable.
