Games like Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)
If Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum), Beholgar and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC): In this fantasy platformer from the mid-1980s, take on the role of a lone hero, battling to save their home town from the grip of an evil wizard's curse! Jump, climb, swim, shoot, all to find the 5 pieces of the golden talisman, hidden in a vast labyrinth.
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Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
WHY THIS
Top pick for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Beholgar
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Guns of Fury
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Ghost Song
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Super Time Force Ultra
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
ITORAH
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bit Blaster XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Beholgar
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Guns of Fury
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Ghost Song
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Super Time Force Ultra
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
Frequently asked about Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)
- How much does Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) cost?
- Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) are Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum), Beholgar, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
- Who developed Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)?
- Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) was developed by Mr Chip Software and published by Pixel Games UK.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC).
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