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2010

A classic 2D platformer from Retro Studios in which Donkey Kong and Diddy jump, roll and barrel-blast through colorful, varied levels. Precise timing and a tough difficulty curve take center stage, along with plenty of secrets and a great soundtrack.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Challenging difficulty
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The closest matches for Donkey Kong Country Returns are Rayman Origins, Sonic Mania and Rayman Legends. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Donkey Kong Country Returns special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Rayman Origins

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2011PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable94 % positive9.99 €

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A gorgeously hand-drawn 2D platformer bursting with zany humor, tight jumping challenges and frantic treasure-chase levels, playable with up to four friends in chaotic local co-op. It gets seriously demanding in its later stages.

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Sonic Mania

Jumping and platforming

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

Rayman Legends

Jumping and platforming

A wonderfully fluid 2D platformer with a hand-drawn look, where jumps and attacks feel almost choreographed. The music-driven rhythm levels are especially famous, and it is great fun in co-op too.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Jumping and platforming

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Sonic Superstars

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced classic-style 2D Sonic platformer that adds new Emerald powers and supports up to four players in co-op. Colorful stages and high-speed action are the focus.

Pizza Tower

Jumping and platforming

A frantic, chaotic 2D platformer starring the manic pizza chef Peppino, built around momentum-based movement, score chasing and wildly hand-drawn animation. Its zany humor and driving soundtrack turn every level into a spectacle.

Sonic Generations

Jumping and platforming

A high-speed anniversary platformer where classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic team up to replay reimagined iconic stages from two decades of the series. Blistering speed, remixed music and heavy nostalgia define the experience.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

Crash Bandicoot

Jumping and platforming

Naughty Dog's classic 3D platformer sends the zany bandicoot Crash through linear jungle, temple and factory levels packed with crates, traps and tricky jumps. Its charming cartoon style hides a surprisingly tough challenge, especially when hunting every gem.

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