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1987
Karnov is a classic Data East arcade platformer in which a fire-breathing strongman battles through fantastical stages, defeating enemies and collecting useful items. The quirky hero became the studio's mascot.
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The closest matches for Karnov are Micro Mages, I Wanna Be the Guy and Jump King. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Karnov special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
90 %
Best match
You platform through a demon fortress as a mage in a loving homage to classic NES-era action platformers. Fairies and magical seagulls come to your aid, giving the old-school formula a fresh spin.
90 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A notoriously brutal 2D platformer where nearly everything is designed to kill you through trial and error. Packed with retro references, cruel traps and dark humor, it became a cult classic of the genre.
89 % 12.99 €
Jumping and platforming
A merciless platformer where you climb a huge tower using only precisely charged jumps, and a single misstep can send you tumbling far back down. Frustration and triumph sit very close together.
89 %
Jumping and platforming
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.
89 % 3.55 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A punishing 2D retro platformer in the vein of Mega Man and Castlevania, bringing the Angry Video Game Nerd's world to life with crude humor and nods to terrible games. You switch between several characters while battling through ten tricky levels.
89 %
Jumping and platforming
A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.
89 % 4.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A cute-looking 2D platformer that keeps killing you with sneaky, hidden traps. You learn the layouts through trial and error and laugh at the cruel surprises.
89 % −50 %Jumping and platforming
A retro pixel-art run-and-gun platformer set in a Halloween world overrun by monsters from the afterlife. Fast arcade action in the spirit of classic console games.
89 % free
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
88 % free
Jumping and platforming
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.
