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2016PC

Edgar is a hardcore 2D platformer where you push through punishing levels to find your missing girlfriend Eve. Precise jumping and quick reflexes are what it's all about.

Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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The closest matches for Edgar are Meganoid: Chronicles, Almost There: The Platformer and Stardash. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Edgar special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Meganoid: Chronicles

98 %Match

2012PCNintendo Switch4.99 €

Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Linear, curated structure

A brutally tough retro platformer with 100 short levels packed with traps, spikes and fire, which you can then replay in reverse. Precise jumping and memorizing hazards are the core of the experience.

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Challenging difficulty

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Stardash

Challenging difficulty

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Top Hat

Pure single-player experience

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The Escapist

Challenging difficulty

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Aftergrinder

Challenging difficulty

A frantic arcade runner where you die and retry again and again. Quick reflexes and fast restarts are the heart of it.

Never Give Up

Challenging difficulty

A punishing, twitch-based platformer built on precise jumps, frequent deaths and a dash of dry humor. Quitting is not an option.

Dungeon Escape

Challenging difficulty

A tough 2D platformer where you fight your way out of a perilous dungeon filled with enemies and traps. Simple visuals and a strong chiptune soundtrack give it a retro feel.

HoPiKo

Challenging difficulty

HoPiKo is a lightning-fast arcade platformer where you leap between platforms through hundreds of short, punishing levels. Precise timing and instant retries drive the speedrun-style challenge.

Dashy Square

Gameplay comes before story

A rhythm-driven platformer where you guide a square through levels with dashes and jumps. Precise timing and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.

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