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The series' oddball entry pairs a top-down overworld with side-scrolling sword combat, experience levels and spells. Precise duels and punishing palaces make it one of the toughest classics on the NES.

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Open world
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The closest matches for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link are Elliot Quest, Castle in the Darkness and Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Zelda II: The Adventure of Link special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Elliot Quest

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Brings what grabs you about Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: jumping and platforming, lots to discover as well as a fantasy setting.

A retro pixel-art adventure in the spirit of classic 8-bit games: Elliot explores an island packed with dungeons, secrets and boss fights to stop an ancient demon. Archery, magic and new abilities gradually open up more of the map.

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Castle in the Darkness

Open world

Castle in the Darkness is a fast, demanding action platformer that channels the feel of classic Castlevania and Metroid games. You explore a sprawling castle full of secrets while gradually strengthening your hero through light RPG elements.

Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Lots to discover

A 2D Metroidvania with fast, combo-driven combat and plenty of room for character customization. You explore a sprawling, dark world and tailor your abilities and playstyle extensively.

Momodora III

Fantasy setting

A classic 2D pixel-art action platformer where you play the priestess Momo through mostly linear levels, collecting items and uncovering secrets. It relies on quick dodging and tough boss fights, and you don't need to know the earlier games.

Souldiers

Fantasy setting

A pixel-art metroidvania set in a dark fantasy world that blends crunchy soulslike combat with platforming puzzles and sprawling exploration. Character growth and new abilities open up the map as you progress.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Fantasy setting

A compact 2D pixel-art Metroidvania platformer where you play the priestess Kaho, fighting through a decaying kingdom with quick melee combos, dodge rolls and tough boss duels. It focuses on tight combat and a gloomy mood rather than heavy character building.

Cathedral

Lots to discover

You explore a huge world of over 600 rooms in a classic 8-bit adventure style, hunting for the five elemental orbs. A nostalgic Metroidvania that mostly rewards the urge to explore.

Ghoulboy

Fantasy setting

Ghoulboy is a 16-bit style retro platformer where you hack through dungeons, collect loot, dodge traps and fight bosses. It's a nostalgic blend of hack-and-slash action and light RPG elements.

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