Games like Boson X

Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner where players time jumps to build speed and discover particles. It offers unforgiving, reflex-based gameplay in a subatomic setting.

92% positive from 1,585 · 2014 · 12% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.29 (2015-09-07)

DifficultActionArcadeRunnerMinimalist Parkour

Six games like Boson X

Ding Dong XL

96% positive from 849 reviews2018

Ding Dong XL is a one-button endless arcade game. Players tap to switch between top and bottom, dodging obstacles and collecting points.

The catchOne button gameplay wears thin quickly, with little depth to keep it interesting.

Both are tagged Runner, Difficult and Arcade.

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Vector

89% positive from 1,369 reviews20137% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is an arcade parkour game where players run and perform acrobatic moves to escape pursuers. It features fast-paced timing puzzles and an urban ninja feel.

What players likedPlayers praise "Vector" as a PC version of a beloved mobile parkour game, now with improved progression and realistic movement physics.

The catchLevels turn repetitive fast, reduced to memorising the same timed button presses.

Both are tagged Runner, Parkour and Action.

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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

92% positive from 3,072 reviews20139% finish itDeck Verified

Rhythm-based auto-runner platformer with a focus on timing actions to music. Features vibrant visuals and a charismatic narrator.

What players likedPlayers praise its rhythmic precision platforming and unique levels, comparing it to other reactive runner games.

The catchThe levels are samey reskins, so nothing new shows up after the first half hour.

Both are tagged Runner, Difficult and Action.

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99% positive from 2,223 reviews202315% finish itDeck Playable

Minimalist arcade dodge-em-up. Players navigate challenging obstacle courses with precise movement.

What players likedPlayers praise "oO" as a cheap, atmospheric, and challenging yet relaxing experience with cool music.

The catchDifficulty spikes at level three into frame perfect timing that stops being fun.

Both are tagged Minimalist, Difficult and Arcade.

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Lorn's Lure

86% positive from 2,710 reviews202427% finish itDeck Verified

First-person narrative platformer with climb-anything mechanics. It features retro 3D graphics and a dark, foreboding atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise its atmospheric, precision platforming and exploration, reminiscent of Mirror's Edge, NaissanceE, and classic platformers.

The catchThe calm exploration collapses into a punishing timed final chapter that ruins the game.

Both are tagged Parkour, Difficult and Action.

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DeadCore

85% positive from 2,043 reviews20143% finish itDeck Unsupported

A first-person platformer where players use a SwitchGun to manipulate traps and robots while climbing a giant tower. The core loop involves precise movement and puzzle-solving to uncover secrets.

The catchFloaty, inconsistent physics undermine a platformer built on pixel precise jumps.

Both are tagged Parkour, Difficult and Action.

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More about Boson X

The catch

Moving sideways means jumping and you cannot steer midair, so control feels clumsy.

Reviews: 92% positive from 1,585
Released: 2014
Finish it: 12% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.29 (2015-09-07)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,585 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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