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1985 Classic

A legendarily brutal arcade platformer where you play knight Arthur, hurling weapons through graveyards and demon fortresses with only a couple of hits of armor. Precise timing and memorizing levels are key to survival.

What defines Ghosts 'n Goblins:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Ghosts 'n Goblins are BloodRayne: Betrayal, Haunted Castle and Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ghosts 'n Goblins special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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BloodRayne: Betrayal

93 %

2011 PCPlayStationXbox −65 % 16.79 € 5.87 € 5 days left 👍 60 % Mixed, 915 reviews on Steam

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

A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.

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Haunted Castle

Challenging difficulty

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

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.

Maximo: Ghosts to Glory

Action-packed real-time combat

A tough 3D action platformer set in the Ghosts'n Goblins universe: as the knight Maximo you hack through hordes of undead with sword and shield, with your armor breaking off as you take hits. A charming, macabre style and steep difficulty define it.

Rygar

Challenging difficulty

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.

Momodora III

Challenging difficulty

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.

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