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2012PCNintendo Switch4.99 €

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.

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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

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Edgar

98 %Match

2016PC

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

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.

Stardash

Challenging difficulty

A old-school, punishing platformer with unlimited lives and instant restarts. Precise jumps and the rush of finally clearing a level keep you coming back for more.

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.

Celeste Classic

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The original tiny platformer made for the PICO-8 fantasy console: you climb a mountain with precise jumps and eight-direction dashes. Short screens and instant restarts make it tough yet compelling.

The Escapist

Challenging difficulty

A punishing 2D platformer with 48 trap-filled levels, bouncy movement and three bosses. Small upgrades help, but precision and nerves are what get you through.

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.

Standby

Linear, curated structure

A fast, precise platformer where you try to escape a glitched world. The focus is on mastering levels quickly and chasing the best times.

Top Hat

Challenging difficulty

An indie 2D action platformer that positions itself against modern shooter habits like regenerating health behind cover. Little is known about its specifics, so this rating is conservative.

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