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2021 PCPlayStation 16.79 € 80 % positive Very positive, 1,969 reviews on Steam

A VR parkour action game where you sprint and leap across dizzying rooftops while fighting enemies. The thrill of fluid, high-altitude movement is the core appeal.

What defines Stride:

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

The closest matches for Stride are Matterfall, Mayhem Triple and A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Stride special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Matterfall

92 %

2017 PlayStation

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Focus on a single character

Matterfall is a fast 2D action shooter from Housemarque where you aim with the stick, dodge and hover through sci-fi levels. It focuses on fluid arcade action and precise play.

Mayhem Triple

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A violent action platformer built around stylish gunplay, where evolution has gone horribly wrong and the world needs saving. The experience is driven by a string of over-the-top setpieces.

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A retro-inspired 2D action platformer where you play combat robot Ares, running, jumping and shooting through sci-fi levels. It is the first chapter of an episodic series and leans on a tough difficulty.

Stargunner

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 1990s DOS side-scrolling space shooter where you pilot an elite ship to strike enemy strongholds on a hostile planet. Fast arcade action with weapon upgrades.

Mega Man X7

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The first 3D outing of the Mega Man X series, where you switch between X-hunter heroes like Zero and Axl, running and gunning through eight selectable stages against Mavericks. It mixes 2D and 3D sections, though it is widely seen as divisive for its camera and controls.

Steel Strider

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An indie run-and-gun shooter in the vein of Turrican and Super Contra, where you pilot a mech and aim and fire independently with the mouse or dual sticks.

Super Cyborg

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An old-school, relentless run-and-gun shooter in the vein of 90s classics: as an elite cyborg you blast through aliens on a mysterious island. Fast action and steep challenge are the focus.

Sonic Adventure 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 3D platformer where you alternate between hero and dark-side characters, mixing high-speed runs, mech shooting sections and treasure hunting. Known for its dual good-versus-evil story campaign and iconic soundtrack.

Mega Man X5

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 2D run-and-gun platformer where you play as X or Zero through eight stages against Reploid bosses while a falling space colony threatens Earth. Hero choice, boss weaknesses and a ticking clock add variety and pressure.

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