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1984

A classic arcade side-scrolling platformer where Pac-Man runs left to right, dodging ghosts and hazards while escorting a fairy to Fairyland. It takes the maze-chomping hero out of the maze and into a scrolling world.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Fantasy setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Pac-Land are Bonk's Adventure, Hocus Pocus and Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pac-Land special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bonk's Adventure

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1989PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Pac-Land: jumping and platforming, a bright tone as well as combat with precise timing.

A quirky 2D platformer where you play a little caveman who headbutts enemies. A short, colorful retro adventure that became the TurboGrafx-16's mascot classic.

Hocus Pocus

Jumping and platforming

A classic DOS platformer where you play the young wizard apprentice Hocus, blasting monsters with lightning bolts and collecting keys and treasure across many levels to pass the Council of Wizards' trial.

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2

Easy to pick up

A colorful arcade platformer where you shoot rainbows to defeat enemies and climb upward while rising water chases you. As the sequel to Bubble Bobble, it stands out for its inventive movement mechanic and brisk pace.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Jumping and platforming

A classic 3D platformer from the PlayStation era: as the little crocodile Croc you hop through colorful levels to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil Baron Dante. Collecting and precise jumping define the experience.

Wunderling

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You play a lowly villain minion who runs forward automatically and can only jump, so every move must be planned ahead. A humorous, precise platformer that cheekily flips the usual hero role.

Disney's Hercules Action Game

Jumping and platforming

A classic 2D platformer based on the Disney film, where Hercules jumps, climbs and fights through ten levels. Three difficulty modes make it approachable for kids and veterans alike.

The Smurfs

Easy to pick up

A simple side-view 3D platformer aimed at young players: as a Smurf you hop through 20 levels from forests to Gargamel's castle to rescue captured friends.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Pepper Grinder

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A snappy 2D platformer where you drill through dirt and leap out of it like a dolphin. Short, inventive levels, a bold look and a driving soundtrack make it stand out.

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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