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1988

An early DOS platformer by John Romero in which Dave leaps through ten levels, grabbing gold trophies and dodging hazards to reach the exit. It draws heavy inspiration from Super Mario.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Dangerous Dave are Top Hat, Celeste Classic and Adventure Apes and the Mayan Mystery. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dangerous Dave special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Top Hat

93 %Match

2014PC60 % positive

  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Pure single-player experience

An indie 2D action platformer that positions itself against modern shooter habits like regenerating health behind cover. Little is known about its specifics, so this rating is conservative.

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Celeste Classic

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The original tiny platformer made for the PICO-8 fantasy console: you climb a mountain with precise jumps and eight-direction dashes. Short screens and instant restarts make it tough yet compelling.

Adventure Apes and the Mayan Mystery

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced retro platformer in which an ape recovers a stolen magical artifact inside a labyrinthine Mayan temple. The focus is on precise jumping and speed.

Akane the Kunoichi

Pure single-player experience

An indie action platformer in which you play the kunoichi Akane, leaping and fighting your way through levels to rescue your kidnapped master Goro from the villain Hiromi.

Icy Tower

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A simple arcade freeware game where you hop up an endless tower from platform to platform, chaining combos and momentum to climb as high as possible. Easy to grasp, highly addictive score chasing.

Mighty Bomb Jack

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade platformer where Jack leaps through a pyramid collecting bombs and dodging enemies. The palace rooms reuse the original Bomb Jack formula, while the action zones add power-ups and more variety.

Arctic Adventure

Gameplay comes before story

A classic DOS platformer with 80 tricky levels where Nevada must get past ice patches, traps and snowmen. It blends precise platforming with level-based puzzle solving.

Bit Evolution

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A retro platformer with pixel visuals and classic gameplay that pays homage to games of the 70s, 80s and 90s. It focuses on nostalgic jumping action rather than story or depth.

DinoScape

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A pixel-art platformer where a caveman rides a dinosaur, dodging meteors, lava and chasms in a bid to save the dinosaurs from extinction.

Schism

Pure single-player experience

Schism is a short action-platformer meant as a quick burst of fun with a modest challenge. It is a compact experience built for a brief session.

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