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2009 PCPlayStationXbox 2.39 € 👍 84 % Very positive, 1,436 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

A minimalist rhythm platformer where you guide a square over obstacles with one-button jumps timed to the music. Brutally hard with instant restarts, and the PC version adds a level editor.

What defines The Impossible Game:

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

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2014 PCPlayStationXbox 12.79 € 👍 79 % Mostly positive, 864 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story

A precise, addictive pixel-art skateboarding arcade game where you chain tricks and grinds and must time every landing perfectly. Score chasing, daily challenges and leaderboards give it strong replay value.

Geometry Dash

Challenging difficulty

A brutally demanding one-button rhythm platformer where you guide a geometric icon through spike-filled levels synced to pulsing electronic music. Pixel-perfect timing, endless retries and a huge library of community-made levels define the experience.

Super Hexagon

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A minimalist arcade game where you steer through rotating, closing hexagon patterns at breakneck speed. Brutally hard, with instant restarts and a pulsing chiptune soundtrack driving every run.

Bit.Trip Runner

Challenging difficulty

A fast rhythm platformer where the hero runs automatically and you jump, slide and kick through obstacles in time with the music. Retro pixel visuals and a driving chiptune soundtrack make it a demanding test of reflexes.

Color Guardians

Challenging difficulty

A fast side-scrolling action game where you switch colors to dodge obstacles and collect items. Quick reflexes and fast thinking decide your success.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Linear, curated structure

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.

Shadow Dancer

Challenging difficulty

A classic arcade action platformer where a ninja and his dog take on terrorists through short, demanding stages with shuriken and sword. A sequel to Shinobi that rewards reflexes and memorization.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Challenging difficulty

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.

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