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1992PC

An isometric action adventure starring treasure hunter Nigel and his fairy companion Friday, mixing sword combat, tricky platforming puzzles and witty dialogue on a treasure-filled island.

Jumping and platforming
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Lots to discover
Fantasy setting

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The closest matches for Landstalker are The Messenger, Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials and Unepic. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Landstalker special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Messenger

93 %Match

2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive19.50 €

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

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Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

Lots to discover

A snarky, humorous puzzle-focused Metroidvania where a barbarian and his bat buddy Pip explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight bosses and recruit companions.

Unepic

Lots of humour

A modern-day gamer is pulled into a fantasy castle and must fight his way through a sprawling pixel-art metroidvania with spells, gear and skill points. Its cheeky humor and constant nods to pop culture and RPG clichés give it a distinctive charm.

Rabi-Ribi

Lots to discover

A fast-paced anime Metroidvania starring a bunny girl who mixes hammer combos, magic and bullet-hell boss fights. The colorful island is packed with secrets and upgrades to find.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Lots of humour

A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.

Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King

Fantasy setting

A charming Zelda-inspired pixel-art action-adventure where Lily explores dungeons, solves puzzles and beats bosses. The tale is told with a wink by a grandfather whose grandchildren keep interrupting and changing the story.

Shantae: Risky's Revenge

Lots to discover

A charming 2D Metroidvania where half-genie Shantae whips her hair and uses dance transformations to explore deserts, caves and forests. Smooth, expressive sprite animation and cheeky humor define the adventure.

Effie

Fantasy setting

A 3D action-adventure with an old-school feel: as Galand, cursed with premature aging, you fight, platform and solve puzzles to regain your youth. The nostalgic design and light humor keep it accessible.

Shovel Knight

Fantasy setting

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Fantasy setting

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.