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2021 PC 9.99 € 👍 97 % Overwhelmingly positive, 3,098 reviews on Steam

A Norwegian-flavored indie adventure travelling through varied northern landscapes. Diving, flying, ziplines, assorted weapons and over 50 enemy and boss types keep the journey varied.

What defines Northern Journey:

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Northern Journey are Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, Islets and Flynn: Son of Crimson. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Northern Journey special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Islets

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming hand-painted metroidvania where you play a little mouse named Iko exploring floating islands and piecing a shattered world back together. The tone is warm and gentle, with quirky characters and moderate boss fights.

Blue Fire

Fantasy setting

A stylized 3D platformer adventure through the ruined kingdom of Penumbra, mixing jumping, light combat and trap-filled temples. The emphasis is on precise movement rather than narrative.

Akatori

Lots to discover

A colorful pixel-art action platformer with metroidvania structure where a staff unlocks new combat techniques and ways through the world. As Mako you explore lands and stop the poisonous amber storms.

Spyro the Dragon

Lots to discover

A vibrant 3D platformer where little dragon Spyro charges and flames his way through open, collectible-packed realms to free his crystallized elders. Charming, breezy and carried by Stewart Copeland's memorable score.

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Fantasy setting

A 3D platformer where the little dragon Spyro explores colorful worlds, fights enemies with fire and charges, and hunts for collectibles. Vehicle sections like tanks and planes add variety, but the game suffered from a troubled development and is seen as a weaker series entry.

Demon Tides

Lots to discover

An indie platformer where you sail open seas, visit dozens of locales and uncover a kingdom's dark secrets. Gear upgrades and expressive platforming drive the adventure.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.

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