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2017PC

A fast one-button arcade platformer starring Lāčplēsis, the hero of Latvian legend, demanding precision and quick reflexes. Expect to die a lot and retry constantly.

Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat

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The closest matches for Bearslayer are Rygar, Athena and Volgarr the Viking. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Bearslayer special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Rygar

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1986PlayStation

Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fantasy setting

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

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Athena

Challenging difficulty

A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.

Volgarr the Viking

Challenging difficulty

A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.

Remnants of Naezith

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast precision platformer where you swing through levels with a grappling hook while chasing leaderboard times. Fluid movement and tricky timing challenges are the core of the experience.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan

Action-packed real-time combat

You run and jump through Maya temples and traps as Sydney Hunter in a retro-inspired pixel-art 2D platformer. The third entry in the series leans on tight jumping sequences and a curse that gives the adventure its bite.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Challenging difficulty

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

Wings of Vi

Challenging difficulty

A demanding 2D action platformer where you play the angel Vi, leaping and fighting through perilous worlds to stop the freed demon lord Jeh'oul. Precise jumping and quick reactions are the core of the experience.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Action-packed real-time combat

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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