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1994 Classic

A tough 16-bit platformer that retells the three original Indiana Jones films with whip swinging, chase sequences and brawling. Developed by Factor 5, it offers movie-style set pieces and a stiff challenge.

What defines Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures are The Revenge of Shinobi, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure and Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Revenge of Shinobi

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1989 PCPlayStationXbox free

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 16-bit Sega ninja platformer where you play Joe Musashi, slicing through tight, punchy stages with shuriken, sword and ninja magic against a criminal syndicate. Known for its great soundtrack and demanding action.

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure

Focus on a single character

A classic 2D platformer where you play Pitfall Harry Jr., leaping, swinging and throwing boomerangs through Mayan jungles, waterfalls and mines to find your father. Fluid animation and precise, demanding platforming define the experience.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced 16-bit ninja platformer built on precise jumping, shuriken and sword combat, with varied stages like horseback and surfboard rides. Tight controls and tough boss fights make it a genre classic.

Shadow Dancer

Linear, curated structure

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.

Rush'n Attack

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic Konami arcade run-and-gun in which you fight through an enemy military base as a lone soldier, relying on quick reflexes, a knife and pickup weapons.

The Impossible Game

Linear, curated structure

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.

Haunted Castle

Linear, curated structure

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

Time Crisis

Linear, curated structure

An arcade light-gun rail shooter famous for its cover mechanic: you duck behind obstacles to reload and dodge fire, then pop out again under a strict time limit. Short, fast and built around reflexes and timing.

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

Focus on a single character

You haul yourself up an enormous mountain of junk using only a hammer while stuck in a cauldron, and one slip can send you tumbling far back down. Bennett Foddy's narration turns the frustration into a strange, darkly funny meditation on perseverance.

Mighty Bomb Jack

Focus on a single character

A classic arcade platformer where Jack leaps through a pyramid collecting bombs and dodging enemies. The palace rooms reuse the original Bomb Jack formula, while the action zones add power-ups and more variety.

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