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2018PC90 % positive1.09 €

Return. is a short platformer with moody pixel art. You jump through a compact, dense journey that mainly wins you over with its atmosphere.

  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The closest matches for Return. are Canabalt, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master and Strider. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Return. special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Canabalt

90 %Match

2009PCPlayStation88 % positive−50 % 2.99 € 1.49 €

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Pure single-player experience

A minimalist one-button endless runner where you sprint across the rooftops of a collapsing city, timing jumps to get as far as possible. Quick runs, pixel visuals and a driving soundtrack define the experience.

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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 16-bit ninja platformer built on precise jumping, shuriken and sword combat, with varied stages like horseback and surfboard rides. Tight controls and tough boss fights make it a genre classic.

Strider

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade action platformer where you play ninja Hiryu, slashing with a plasma blade and flipping, climbing and sliding through a futuristic dystopia. Short, brisk and demanding.

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.

Sonic.EXE

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A short fan-made horror platformer that twists Sonic's cheerful world into a nightmare: as Tails, Knuckles and Robotnik you flee a malevolent Sonic through eerie, lifeless levels.

Cyber Shadow

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A tight ninja platformer with an authentic 8-bit look, blending classic NES-style action with smooth animation and precise controls. Varied levels and big boss fights in a grim cyber future test your reflexes and patience.

MO:Astray

Focus on a single character

A pixel-art platformer where you guide the slime-like MO through hazardous levels full of traps and strange enemies. Precise jumping and the character's special abilities drive the challenge.

Oniken

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A brutally tough 8-bit action platformer in the spirit of NES Ninja Gaiden. As the mercenary ninja Zaku, you slash through a post-apocalyptic world of soldiers, relying on precise timing and quick reflexes.

Shadow Blade: Reload

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced ninja action-platformer where you play Kuro, dashing through trap-filled stages and cutting down enemies with precise sword strikes. Speed and reflexes are the heart of it.

Schism

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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