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1994 PC free 👍 64 % Mixed, 83 reviews on Steam

Classic Disney 2D platformer following Simba from playful cub to king, featuring gorgeous film-quality animation and a surprisingly punishing difficulty.

What defines The Lion King:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for The Lion King are Spinch, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Rayman. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Lion King special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Spinch

92 %

2020 PCNintendo Switch 13.99 €

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

A frantic, psychedelic platformer where you leap through vividly colored levels as the agile Spinch to rescue its lost offspring. Precise controls and a high challenge are the focus.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast 2D ninja action platformer with a hand-drawn look, where you chain fluid combos with the legendary sword Oborozuki and cut down enemies quickly and stylishly. It focuses on precise combat and movement, supported by abilities and upgrades.

Rayman

Challenging difficulty

A classic 2D platformer starring the limbless Rayman, who hovers with his helicopter hair and throws fists through lush hand-drawn, colorful worlds. Precise jumping and a fairly steep difficulty define the experience.

Crash Bandicoot

Challenging difficulty

Naughty Dog's classic 3D platformer sends the zany bandicoot Crash through linear jungle, temple and factory levels packed with crates, traps and tricky jumps. Its charming cartoon style hides a surprisingly tough challenge, especially when hunting every gem.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Lavish presentation

A fast 2D ninja action platformer with precise sword combat, dodging and parrying across tight, linear stages. The pixel art is moody and the challenge is demanding but fair.

Disney's The Jungle Book

Distinctive, stylised art style

A classic Disney platformer where you guide Mowgli through the jungle, collecting gems and dodging hostile animals. Charming cartoon-style visuals and familiar movie characters define the experience.

Octahedron

Challenging difficulty

A psychedelic platformer where you conjure your own platforms mid-air and leap through a neon underground world to a pulsing electronic soundtrack. Precise timing and a tough challenge define the experience.

Dragon's Lair

Challenging difficulty

An arcade classic where you guide the knight Dirk through a castle full of traps and monsters. It plays like a hand-drawn cartoon film, but demands split-second, memorized inputs at exactly the right moment.

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