Radical Rex

Dash, jump, and roar through ten wild prehistoric adventures.

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Alternatives

Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck

Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck is a side‑scrolling action platformer where the teenage son of the original stone‑age hero takes on a horde of mischievous dinosaurs to rescue his parents.

✦ Best for retro platformer fans who love quirky humor and pixel art

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryPCSide‑ScrollingDinosaur EnemiesPuzzle Elements

“Retro side‑scroll platformer starring a dinosaur hero, sharing humor and puzzle elements.”

Gex

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Enter your television to defeat the evil Rez by collecting remotes that open worlds inside your TV. Play as a witty gecko with jump, fire, close‑range attacks, suction‑cup wall‑climbing, and a tongue for tricky power‑ups.

✦ Best for fans of 90s retro platformers craving quirky, bite-sized levels

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryPlayStation 3PCWall-ClimbingTongue-GrabRemote-Collecting

“Retro platformer with similar humor and gameplay mechanics, appealing to the same audience.”

Canyon Capers

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Join DinoJr and his quirky friends as they dash through rugged canyons and mysterious caverns, solving puzzles and battling foes to retrieve the legendary Golden Mollusk.

✦ Best for arcade‑style platform fans craving tight controls and retro visuals

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryPCPixel-ArtSide-ScrollingCollectibles

“Dinosaur‑themed retro platformer with fast arcade action and puzzle elements, matching the core gameplay of Canyon Capers.”

The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock

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Play solo or team up with a friend for cooperative challenges, and enjoy intermission screens that bring the prehistoric city of Bedrock to life. With 12 MB of content, this classic Taito title delivers hours of platform, puzzle, and action excitement.

✦ Best for retro platform fans who enjoy local two-player co-op

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryPCMultiplayer Co‑opMini‑Game VarietyRetro Graphics

“Dinosaur‑filled retro platformer with similar jump‑and‑run action.”

Chuck Rock

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Chuck Rock is a side‑scrolling action platformer where caveman Chuck must rescue his wife from hungry dinosaurs. Using his massive stomach and a trusty supply of rocks, he battles quirky prehistoric enemies across colorful, humor‑filled levels.

✦ Best for retro platform fans craving goofy, easy‑to‑play action

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryPCSide-ScrollingRock-ThrowingStomach-Combat

“Prehistoric side‑scroll platformer with similar humor‑filled action.”

Jurassic Park

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Step into the world of the iconic film with a side‑scroll action experience on the SEGA Genesis. Play as the heroic Dr. Alan Grant or switch to a ferocious Velociraptor for a fresh perspective on the hunt.

✦ Best for retro gamers who love sega side‑scroll shooters

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryPCCharacter SwitchRaptor PlayableLevel Variety

“Retro side‑scroll platformer starring a dinosaur, same genre and era as Jurassic Park on Genesis.”

Adventure Island II

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Master Higgins returns to save his beloved Tina, navigating eight perilous islands filled with monsters, traps, and friendly dinosaur allies.

✦ Best for fans of classic nes platformers craving retro side‑scroll action

Paid (One-time)ProprietaryNintendo Switch8 IslandsDinosaur AlliesSide-Scrolling

“Dinosaur‑themed side‑scrolling platformer that mirrors Adventure Island II's prehistoric vibe and level design.”

Dino Run

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Dino Run is a 2008 side‑scrolling platformer where you control a dinosaur racing against an imminent pyroclastic wall. With simple pixel art and 8‑bit sound, the game captures the feel of classic 1980s arcade titles while adding evolution mechanics.

✦ Best for retro arcade lovers craving endless, free dinosaur runs

FreeProprietaryPCPixel ArtSide-ScrollingEvolution System