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2020PCSteam Deck playable96 % positive11.79 €

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.

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

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The closest matches for Schism are Icy Tower, Top Hat and The Revenge of Shinobi. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Schism special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Icy Tower

91 %Match

2001PC

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Gameplay comes before story
Pure single-player experience

A simple arcade freeware game where you hop up an endless tower from platform to platform, chaining combos and momentum to climb as high as possible. Easy to grasp, highly addictive score chasing.

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Top Hat

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Dungeon Escape

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A tough 2D platformer where you fight your way out of a perilous dungeon filled with enemies and traps. Simple visuals and a strong chiptune soundtrack give it a retro feel.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D action-platformer where you plunge down a randomly generated tower as a crimson ninja, cutting through enemies with blades, shurikens and special attacks. Short, frantic runs and a retro look give it an arcade feel.

Celeste Classic

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The original tiny platformer made for the PICO-8 fantasy console: you climb a mountain with precise jumps and eight-direction dashes. Short screens and instant restarts make it tough yet compelling.

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.

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.

Stardash

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Rygar

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

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