Electronic Super Joy: Groove City similar games & best alternatives

Electronic Super Joy: Groove City

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U • 2014

Should you play it?

A Giant Robot Stripper called JoJo has smashed Groove City! She's angry because Dr Swinger stole her Laser-Nipples! Help JoJo reclaim her Laser-Nipples & defeat the Evil Plans of Dr.Swinger, with the help of Pope Boris the Super Sexy!

What works

  • Challenging and precise platforming
  • Excellent electronic soundtrack
  • Humorous and absurd story
  • Level editor for creative content
  • Tight and responsive controls

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short game length
  • Lack of some mechanics from original
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Limited replay value without user levels
  • Not worth full price without discount

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Potatoman Seeks the Troof

  • Shadow Blade: Reload

  • iZBOT

  • 10 Second Ninja

  • Electronic Super Joy

  • Planet of the Eyes

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Electronic Super Joy: Groove City but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • The End Is Nigh

  • A Walk in the Dark

  • Grapple Dog

  • Super Meat Boy

  • Jaded

  • BLACKHOLE

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Electronic Super Joy: Groove City but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Electronic Super Joy 2

  • Overclocked

  • Mega Hasan

  • Pinkman

  • BirdGut

  • Duck Souls

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Electronic Super Joy: Groove City: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Last update: 03/08/2026