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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Action

January 18, 2024

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action adventure 2.5D platformer. The player must explore different stages, solve puzzles, avoid traps and fight enemies. The time control mechanic is a big part of the game.

Dave the Diver

Dave the Diver

PCPlayStationNintendo

Adventure

October 26, 2023

A pixel art adventure game with economic and RPG elements. Dave the Diver has us playing as the titular diver, exploring ocean depths during the day and running a sushi restaurant during the night.

Endling

Endling

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Adventure

July 19, 2022

An adventure game with survival elements. In Endling we play as a fox trying to escort three puppies to a place where people cannot hurt them. The game presents a dystopian vision of the future where the overexploitation of natural resources led to total devastation of the environment.

Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

February 11, 2021

Sequel of the memorable 2017 platformer produced by Tarsier studio. Little Nightmares II introduces new heroes, locations and enemies, preserving the unique atmosphere of the first installment.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

RPG

April 17, 2025

Mandragora is an action RPG with elements of a 2.5D platform game. The player chooses one of several character classes and sets out to explore the dark fantasy world.

Trek to Yomi

Trek to Yomi

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

January 30, 2023

Action adventure game inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa. In Trek to Yomi we play as a young samurai who, in order to fulfill his oath made to his dying mentor, must face the forces of evil. The title was developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Wild Hog studio.

Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Adventure

February 1, 2018

A combination of adventure and arcade games, created by an independent developer known as Infinite Ammo. The player assumes the role of Mae - a cat with paranormal abilities. The protagonist quits her studies and returns to her hometown - Possum Springs, in order to have some quality time with her old friends. The place has fallen into decline since the last mine in town was closed, because the inhabitants have been left without work. What is worse however, is that a neighboring forest has apparently kept some dark secret concealed. The plot serves the role of an parallel to human existence, with themes such as death, transience of all things or longing for certain moments from the past elaborated on throughout the story. The player is required to explore (by jumping across platforms mostly) a unique in-game environment, solve simple puzzles connected to it, talk to NPCs, as well as engage in joyful activities, such as playing the guitar or having fun with the in-game friends. What distinguishes Night in the Woods from other titles, are its visuals based on an original art style - those were crafted by Scott Benson. The unique soundtrack on the other hand, was created by Alec Holowka.

River City Girls

River City Girls

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Action

September 5, 2019

Spin-off of the Kunio-kun series (in the west known as River City), in which the brave girls Kyoko and Misako face a host of thugs lurking in the streets of the title city. River City Girls can be played alone or in the company of a second player, in local cooperation.

Blasphemous

Blasphemous

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Action

September 10, 2019

A soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous features high-quality pixel art visuals and has us facing down hordes of nightmarish enemies inspired by medieval Christianity.

The Last Faith

The Last Faith

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

November 15, 2023

An action platformer metroidvania. The Last Faith stars Eric, traversing a dangerous gothic city, trying to learn the truth about an ancient prophecy and the corruption consuming the land.

Blasphemous II

Blasphemous II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

August 24, 2023

The sequel to a 2019 soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous II retains its predecessor's pixel art and enemy design inspired by medieval Christianity.

My Memory of Us

My Memory of Us

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Adventure

January 24, 2019

A two-dimensional adventure game with platformer features from the independent Polish team at Juggler Games. It takes players to a fictional city ruled by the Evil King and his army of robots. Certain districts have been separated from others by a high wall, and this ghetto is used to contain the so called “worse part of society”. The players take control of two kids trying to survive in the cruel new reality. My Memory Of Us uses side-view camera angle to present the world, and the controlled duo must support each other to overcome all obstacles and solve all puzzles. One of the game’s selling points is a simplified dialogue system based on symbols, as well as its setting being inspired by actual life in Poland under German occupation during World War II, especially inside Jewish ghettos. It also stands out with the monochromatic colors of its visuals.

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

June 22, 2021

Metroidvania game in the format of an action platform game with RPG elements. In Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights we find ourselves in a ruined kingdom, which we wander as a priestess using skills of defeated enemies in battle.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

Sonic X Shadow Generations

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

October 25, 2024

Remastered and expanded version of the Sonic Generations platformer from 2011, combining 2,5D and 3D gameplay. Sonic X Shadow Generations offers both the original content, as well as the new campaign in which Shadow is the main protagonist.

Afterimage

Afterimage

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

April 25, 2023

An action platformer metroidvania. Afterimage tells the story of an adventurer exploring the fantasy land of Engardin, learning its secrets, solving its problems and facing numerous dangers.

Monster Sanctuary

Monster Sanctuary

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

RPG

December 8, 2020

Monster Sanctuary is about catching and training creatures, fighting and exploring the world. All this in pixel design from independent studio Mo Rai Games.

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

August 21, 2020

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an action adventure game with clearly defined platform elements. The title presents a completely new story in the universe of the animated series Samurai Jack (it is the culmination of the plot of that production).

Broforce

Broforce

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

September 6, 2018

An old school platform shooter developed by independent South African studio Free Lives. The game employs a parodic style to resurrect the legend of classic side-scrolling arcade shooters and the cult of movie tough guys from eighties and nineties. Playing as such icons like John Rambo, Texas Ranger, John McClane, B.A. Barracus, Robocop, or Conan, the player moves through levels filled with typical evil mooks and villains. Although the names of characters were slightly changed, the player can easily guess as whom he is playing. Every character has a unique ability or weapon in addition to the regular set of weapons. The objective of each mission is to free the hostages and escape by using a helicopter. In addition to single player mode, Broforce offers cooperation in local mode or through the Internet. The distinctive graphics, employing pixel art visuals, also relate to the golden age of arcades.

Sonic Superstars

Sonic Superstars

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

October 17, 2023

Sonic Superstars is a new installment in one of the world's most popular platforming series. Gameplay-wise, it's inspired by classic early 2D Sonic games, which it combines with appealing 3D visuals.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Nintendo

Arcade

January 16, 2025

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is remastered version of the 2010 platformer, created for Nintendo by the Polish studio Forever Entertainment. We follow the adventures of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, exploring various locations and chasing after banana thieves.