Cover of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

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Games like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

1990

Retro arcade action built around the pop star Michael Jackson, who fights gangsters using dance moves and music that forces enemies to dance. The Sega versions, with songs from the film, are the best known.

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

The closest matches for Michael Jackson's Moonwalker are Sonic Adventure 2, Berserk Boy and Freedom Planet. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Michael Jackson's Moonwalker special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sonic Adventure 2

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2012PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable89 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: jumping and platforming, combat with precise timing as well as action-packed real-time combat.

A fast-paced 3D platformer where you alternate between hero and dark-side characters, mixing high-speed runs, mech shooting sections and treasure hunting. Known for its dual good-versus-evil story campaign and iconic soundtrack.

Berserk Boy

Jumping and platforming

You blast through fast, retro-styled 2D stages while switching between elemental forms like lightning, fire and ice. It channels classic Mega Man-style platforming with speedy, fluid action and boss fights.

Freedom Planet

Jumping and platforming

A fast 2D platformer in the Sonic tradition with real combat, where dragon girl Lilac and her friends fight an alien invasion. Each character plays differently, backed by colorful stages, big boss fights and a strong soundtrack.

Sonic CD

Distinctive, stylised art style

You race through colorful time zones as Sonic, using time travel to reshape past and future. This remaster adds widescreen support, smoother controls, both soundtracks and Tails as a playable character.

Ristar

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

Bit.Trip Runner

Challenging difficulty

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.

Sonic CD

Jumping and platforming

Sonic CD sends Sonic through time-travel zones where you alter the past and future to thwart Robotnik's schemes. Blistering speed, branching stages and a beloved soundtrack make it a standout in the series.

Ape Escape

Jumping and platforming

A classic 3D platformer where you chase escaped apes across different time periods using gadgets like a net and radar. Its dual analog stick controls were groundbreaking and give the game a lot of charm.

Zool Redimensioned

Jumping and platforming

A fast, colorful retro platformer in which the ninja Zool dashes through levels, defeats enemies, hunts for secrets and faces bosses. It is a modern reimagining of the classic from the Amiga era.

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