Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a 1986 platformer developed by Sega for the Master System, starring the big-eared hero who served as the company's early mascot before Sonic. On many console models it was built directly into the hardware, making it the first game countless owners ever played.
Alex punches enemies and obstacles with oversized fists, gathers money to buy vehicles like a motorcycle or helicopter and items from shops, and occasionally faces bosses in rounds of rock-paper-scissors that could end a run instantly. This mix of action, exploration, shopping, and quirky mini-games gave it a distinctive flavor uncommon among platformers of the era.
As Sega's flagship character of the mid-1980s, Alex Kidd holds a notable place in the company's history before being eclipsed by the hedgehog. The original has been re-released on classic-game services and received a modern remake, keeping its early platforming charm accessible to new players.
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Modern alternatives to Alex Kidd in Miracle World, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Indie
€ 19,99The official modern remake of the Master System classic.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Indie
€ 19,99A gorgeous indie remake of another Master System platform classic.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Indie
€ 24,99A retro platformer with the charm of early mascot games.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Toki
€ 19,99A hand-redrawn remake of the arcade platformer, same era, same unforgiving design.
Toki runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Wonder Boy Returns Remix
€ 8,99A remake of the arcade Wonder Boy, Sega's other cheerful, brutal early platformer.
Wonder Boy Returns Remix runs on PC, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Untested.
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