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1980 Classic

The timeless arcade classic: gobble dots in a maze, dodge four ghosts with distinct behaviors, and turn the tables with Power Pellets. Simple to learn, yet surprisingly demanding as the levels speed up.

What defines Pac-Man:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
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The closest matches for Pac-Man are Ms. Pac-Man, Icy Tower and Millipede. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pac-Man special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ms. Pac-Man

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1982 Xbox

  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Bright, upbeat tone

The classic arcade sequel where you eat dots through several mazes while dodging ghosts with distinct behaviors. New maze layouts and bouncing fruit make it feel fresher and more varied than the original.

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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.

Millipede

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 1982 arcade classic and the sequel to Centipede: using a trackball and a fire button, you blast a descending millipede and other bugs. It is all about high scores, reflexes and frantic, fast rounds.

Dig Dug

Bright, upbeat tone

A classic arcade game where you tunnel through the earth and inflate monsters with an air pump until they burst. Dropping rocks onto enemies adds a layer of clever positioning.

OlliOlli

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A precise, addictive pixel-art skateboarding arcade game where you chain tricks and grinds and must time every landing perfectly. Score chasing, daily challenges and leaderboards give it strong replay value.

Bit.Trip Beat

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm-driven retro arcade game in the style of Pong: you bat incoming beats back with a paddle in time to the music, while pixel visuals and chiptune sound blend into a hypnotic experience.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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.

Color Guardians

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast side-scrolling action game where you switch colors to dodge obstacles and collect items. Quick reflexes and fast thinking decide your success.

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