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2021PCSteam Deck playable96 % positive9.99 €

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.

Jumping and platforming
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Lots to discover
Distinctive, stylised art style

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The closest matches for Northern Journey are Flynn: Son of Crimson, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus and Wonder Boy in Monster World. 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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Best alternative overall: Flynn: Son of Crimson 90% match – Jumping and platforming
Newest alternative: Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus 89% match – released 2024

Best match

Flynn: Son of Crimson

90 %Match

2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable85 % positive19.99 €

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with light metroidvania elements, where young Flynn and his companion Dex explore a hand-crafted fantasy world and uncover a dark secret from its past.

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

Lots to discover

A hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where a tiny fox spirit uses a bō staff to bounce through a colorful world steeped in Japanese folklore. Its precise, staff-based movement is the heart of the exploration.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Jumping and platforming

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Distinctive, stylised art style

You shift between lizard, mouse, piranha, lion and hawk, and each form unlocks new abilities for combat and exploration. This lovingly hand-drawn remake of Westone's classic blends action, platforming and discovery into a charming 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.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Lots to discover

A colorful Metroidvania-style platform adventure where the hero transforms into different animals to solve puzzles and uncover hidden paths. It charmingly recalls the classic Wonder Boy games.

Fox n Forests

Jumping and platforming

A 16-bit-inspired 2D action platformer where you play Rick the fox and switch seasons on the fly to overcome obstacles and uncover secrets. It blends classic action with light puzzle and exploration elements.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Lots to discover

A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Lots to discover

A humorous, colorful Metroidvania where half-genie hero Shantae uses her hair whip, dance magic and transformations to explore an interconnected island world and its dungeons.

Apotheon

Distinctive, stylised art style

A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.

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