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Games like Hope in Hell

2015PC

A fast-paced old-school platformer with beat-'em-up combat that is easy to grasp but hard to master. You fight through steep odds in a likely doomed attempt to save the world.

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

The closest matches for Hope in Hell are Blood Harvest 2, Top Hat and Aftergrinder. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hope in Hell special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Blood Harvest 2

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2017PC

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

A punishing indie platformer where you fight through hordes of enemies amid lots of blood and explosions. Expect fast action and high difficulty.

Top Hat

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.

Aftergrinder

Challenging difficulty

A frantic arcade runner where you die and retry again and again. Quick reflexes and fast restarts are the heart of it.

Ted by Dawn

Challenging difficulty

A frantic, brutally hard platformer where you play as Ted and take down the undead. Precise jumps and quick reflexes are essential.

The Escapist

Linear, curated structure

A punishing 2D platformer with 48 trap-filled levels, bouncy movement and three bosses. Small upgrades help, but precision and nerves are what get you through.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Challenging difficulty

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.

Super Distro

Linear, curated structure

A brutally hard retro-style 2D platformer that tests your precision jumping and patience with unforgiving levels. Ideal if you enjoy the spirit of Mega Man and The Lost Levels.

Edgar

Linear, curated structure

Edgar is a hardcore 2D platformer where you push through punishing levels to find your missing girlfriend Eve. Precise jumping and quick reflexes are what it's all about.

Red Bit Ninja

Challenging difficulty

A tough old-school pixel art platformer where you swing and climb ropes through nasty levels. Five mean bosses and retro-style difficulty will test your timing and patience.

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