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Games like Ruthless Safari

2017PC72 % positive24.50 €

Ruthless Safari is a small indie arcade action game for PC where you need quick reactions to avoid failing. Little is known about it, so expect a short, reflex-driven experience.

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

The closest matches for Ruthless Safari are Soundodger+, Frets on Fire and oO. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ruthless Safari special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Soundodger+

87 %Match

2013PCSteam Deck playable90 % positive7.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Ruthless Safari: combat with precise timing, gameplay over story and easy-to-grasp systems.

A minimalist blend of bullet hell and rhythm gameplay where you dodge projectiles that spawn in time with the music. Adds new tracks, controller support and a level editor to the original.

Frets on Fire

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You play guitar on your keyboard by hitting colored markers in time with the music, chasing high scores and multipliers. This free, open-source Finnish rhythm game won the Assembly 2006 competition.

oO

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

oO is an uncompromising, minimalist arcade game that tests you with stripped-down visuals and fast, precise challenges. Only reflexes and focus matter here.

Bax

Easy to pick up

Bax is an indie block breaker for PC that dresses up the classic brick-breaking formula with eye-catching visuals. I barely know the game, so this rating relies mostly on the short description.

Doughlings: Arcade

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A modern Arkanoid-style brick breaker where you bounce a ball with your paddle, smash blocks and grab power-ups. Colorful, playful characters give the classic arcade formula a fresh coat of paint.

Ms. Pac-Man

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Slavistan

Pure single-player experience

A tongue-in-cheek indie parody of Slavic stereotypes where you play a gopnik and prove your slav credentials through absurd humor. Expect a short, trashy joke game rather than depth.

A Dance of Fire and Ice

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A minimalist one-button rhythm game where two orbiting planets travel along tracks in time with the music. Easy to learn, but later levels demand very precise timing.

You Have 10 Seconds 2

Gameplay comes before story

You have ten seconds to race from the start of each level to the exit without dying. Its frantic pace and tight time limits turn every run into a tense sprint for a better time.

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