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You guide Sonson and Tonton across six automatically scrolling lanes, hopping between platforms and fighting enemies that block the way. Your control over pace, rather than the scrolling itself, is what makes each stage tense.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty

In short: Games like Son Son

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Son Son special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Neon White

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2022USK 12PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified98 % positive23.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Son Son: jumping and platforming, a distinctive art style as well as a demanding difficulty.

A fast speedrunning first-person shooter where card-based guns double as movement abilities. You optimize routes through short levels, wrapped in anime style, dating-sim-style dialogue and a driving soundtrack.

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8-Bit Bayonetta

Gameplay comes before story

A short, tongue-in-cheek retro arcade gag where Bayonetta jumps and shoots in 8-bit style while chasing high scores. Born as a mini-game and April Fools joke, it is tiny and quick to enjoy.

The Sun and Moon

Gameplay comes before story

You dive into the ground and gravity flips, so your conserved momentum launches you high into the sky or deep beneath the surface. Collect the three orbs in each level and reach the wormhole, while spikes and bottomless drops make every stage harder than the last.

Super Contra

Challenging difficulty

Konami's arcade run-and-gun where you fight an alien invasion solo or with a friend. Alongside classic side-scrolling stages there are overhead levels, all with typical punishing arcade difficulty.

Super Crate Box

Gameplay comes before story

A frantic arcade platformer-shooter where you grab crates, swap weapons constantly and chase a high score while endless enemies keep spawning. Tight controls, pixel art and a chiptune soundtrack define it.

Kid Tripp

Bright, upbeat tone

You run, jump, stomp and smash your way through 20 frantic levels as Miles, who crash-landed on an island whose inhabitants are not pleased to see him. It is a short, fast arcade platformer that rewards precise timing.

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair

Fantasy setting

A colorful arcade platformer with shoot-'em-up elements where you fight through monster-filled stages as Leo and Priscilla, solo or in two-player co-op. Fast, accessible retro action.

Prison Run and Gun

Gameplay comes before story

You are an inmate using the chaos in a state prison to make your escape. The game focuses on fast run-and-gun action, where you shoot your way through levels and need to stay precise.

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