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2016PCNintendo Switch84 % positive−80 % 9.99 € 1.99 €

Venture Kid is an 8-bit action platformer that aims for more than retro nostalgia. Its jumping and combat challenges lead you through varied worlds, with plenty of room to explore and discover what lies off the beaten path.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The closest matches for Venture Kid are The Messenger, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Shovel Knight. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Venture Kid special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Messenger

94 %Match

2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Venture Kid: jumping and platforming, combat with precise timing as well as a distinctive art style.

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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Wonder Boy in Monster World

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Shovel Knight

Jumping and platforming

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.

Fox n Forests

Jumping and platforming

A 16-bit-inspired 2D action platformer where you play Rick the fox and switch seasons on the fly to overcome obstacles and uncover secrets. It blends classic action with light puzzle and exploration elements.

Treasure Adventure Game

Jumping and platforming

Treasure Adventure Game is a free pixel-art platformer where you roam a sprawling world, pick up new abilities and fight through hidden corners. Its appeal lies in the sense of discovery and an original soundtrack.

Alwa's Legacy

Jumping and platforming

A charming 8-bit-style adventure where you gain new magic powers to explore a non-linear world full of puzzles and secrets. Its mix of platforming, puzzles and backtracking recalls classic Metroidvanias while staying approachable.

Adventures of Pip

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A retro platformer where you play a single-pixel hero who absorbs defeated enemies to switch between three forms. You use those forms for jumping challenges and light puzzles, backed by a catchy chiptune soundtrack.

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