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2017 PC

A minimalist one-click runner where you dodge traps and leap over pits while fleeing a looming threat for as long as possible. Simple in concept and built around timing.

What defines Pixelord:

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

The closest matches for Pixelord are Cataegis : The White Wind, Fly O'Clock and Schism. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pixelord special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Cataegis : The White Wind

97 %

2015 PC

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

A frantic 2D arcade action game in a retro style that pays tribute to the 8-bit side-scrollers of old. Quick reflexes and classic arcade feel take center stage.

Fly O'Clock

Gameplay comes before story

A tiny one-button arcade survival game where you hop between four points on a clock face, dodging the clock hands for as long as you can while chasing leaderboard scores.

Schism

Pure single-player experience

Schism is a short action-platformer meant as a quick burst of fun with a modest challenge. It is a compact experience built for a brief session.

Stardash

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Meganoid: Chronicles

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Top Hat

Pure single-player experience

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.

Dashy Square

Gameplay comes before story

A rhythm-driven platformer where you guide a square through levels with dashes and jumps. Precise timing and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.

Standby

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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

The Revenge of Shinobi

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 16-bit Sega ninja platformer where you play Joe Musashi, slicing through tight, punchy stages with shuriken, sword and ninja magic against a criminal syndicate. Known for its great soundtrack and demanding action.

Pixelman

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A retro pixel-art arcade endless flyer where you steer Pixelman through hazards and chase high scores to save the citizens of Pixville from Baron Von Pixel.

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