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1986

You run, jump and dodge through colorful island stages as Master Higgins while a dwindling energy meter keeps you moving. It is a classic of the genre whose precise but unforgiving jumping sections still challenge players today.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
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The closest matches for Hudson's Adventure Island are Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle and Sir Lovelot. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hudson's Adventure Island special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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1986PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Hudson's Adventure Island: jumping and platforming, a demanding difficulty as well as a bright tone.

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

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Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Bright, upbeat tone

A classic 16-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd jumps and punches his way across Paperock to rescue his kidnapped father. Colorful stages, boss fights and tight platforming action define the experience.

Sir Lovelot

Easy to pick up

A humorous precision platformer where the hapless knight Sir Lovelot searches for true love, dodging hazards, collecting gifts and fighting odd creatures. Short levels and best-time chasing make for quick, replayable challenges.

Icy Tower

Jumping and platforming

A simple arcade freeware game where you hop up an endless tower from platform to platform, chaining combos and momentum to climb as high as possible. Easy to grasp, highly addictive score chasing.

Bit.Trip Runner

Jumping and platforming

A fast rhythm platformer where the hero runs automatically and you jump, slide and kick through obstacles in time with the music. Retro pixel visuals and a driving chiptune soundtrack make it a demanding test of reflexes.

Wunderling

Jumping and platforming

You play a lowly villain minion who runs forward automatically and can only jump, so every move must be planned ahead. A humorous, precise platformer that cheekily flips the usual hero role.

Kid Chameleon

Jumping and platforming

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.

OlliOlli

Jumping and platforming

A precise, addictive pixel-art skateboarding arcade game where you chain tricks and grinds and must time every landing perfectly. Score chasing, daily challenges and leaderboards give it strong replay value.

Archaeogem

Jumping and platforming

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.

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