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A 1982 arcade classic where you flap your way around as a knight on a flying ostrich, knocking rival buzzard riders out of the sky by striking from above. Simple but tricky flight mechanics make it a tense score-chaser, solo or with a friend.

What defines Joust:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Joust are Capcom Arcade Stadium, Rivals of Aether and Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Joust special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Capcom Arcade Stadium

94 %

2021 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −75 % 59.99 € 14.99 € until tomorrow 👍 54 % Mixed, 4,407 reviews on Steam

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story

A compilation of 32 Capcom arcade classics spanning three decades, including Street Fighter II, Strider and 1942. Short, punishing quarter-muncher sessions that deliver nostalgic fun solo or with friends.

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Rivals of Aether

Co-op or multiplayer

A fast platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros., with pixel art visuals and animal fighters tied to the elements of fire, water, air and earth. Precise movement, timing and local multiplayer brawls are the core of the experience.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Gameplay comes before story

A collection of short speedrun challenges drawn from 13 classic NES games, played for best times and scores online or on the couch. Precision and reflexes are key, and the leaderboards drive the competitive fun.

Little Fighter 2

Co-op or multiplayer

A free Hong Kong brawler mixing beat 'em up and versus fighting, letting up to four players share one PC to fight each other or team up against computer opponents. Its appeal is the varied roster and chaotic fun with friends.

Super Crate Box

Gameplay comes before story

A frantic arcade platformer-shooter where you grab crates, swap weapons constantly and chase a high score while endless enemies keep spawning. Tight controls, pixel art and a chiptune soundtrack define it.

Super Smash Flash 2

Co-op or multiplayer

A fan-made crossover brawler in the style of Super Smash Bros., pitting characters from Nintendo, anime and other games against each other as you rack up damage and knock opponents off the screen. It shines in local and online matches for up to four players.

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