February 11, 2021
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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June 28, 2023
RPG, 2.5D, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Under Water, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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July 19, 2022
Adventure, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Animals.
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.
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January 18, 2024
Action, 2.5D, Fantasy, Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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February 21, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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September 10, 2019
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous features high-quality pixel art visuals and has us facing down hordes of nightmarish enemies inspired by medieval Christianity.
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December 2025
Action, 2.5D, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Indie Games.
A colorful side-scrolling metroidvania, requiring a lot of precision from the player and in many ways similar to the Ori series. MIO: Memories in Orbit has us exploring the decks of a gigantic space ship, playing as a small robot. We must fight enemies (including bosses) and use our skills to explore hard-to-reach places.
November 14, 2014
Strategy, 2.5D, Crafting, EA Play, Game Pass, Games for Impact, Polish, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Modern Conflicts.
An extraordinary war game with focus on survival. It was inspired by the real stories of people who at some point of their lives struggled to survive a war. The game was developed by Polish studio 11 bit, known for an original strategy game series Anomaly. The game gives you control over a group of civilians trying to survive in a ruined city, where the biggest enemies are such problems as starvation and shortage of medicines. Depending on the time of day you can improve your hideout, craft weapons, furniture, and tools, or explore city streets in search for food and useful items. Randomly generated missions provide players with varied challenges and dilemmas, which may require sacrificing one person for the good of the others. The gloomy atmosphere is emphasized by an original visual style based on light and shadow contrasts.
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May 5, 2022
Action, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Japan, Polish, Action Adventure, Samurai, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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August 21, 2020
Action, 2.5D, Platformers, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Animated TV Series, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
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).
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November 15, 2023
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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August 24, 2023
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The sequel to a 2019 soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous II retains its predecessor's pixel art and enemy design inspired by medieval Christianity.
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October 9, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, World War II, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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March 13, 2023
Simulation, 2D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A simulation game in which we control the crew of a submarine crossing the depths of the ocean in Europe - the Jupiter moon. In Barotrauma, we perform a variety of tasks and discover the secrets of the mysterious world, managing boat systems and responding to random events.
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June 21, 2021
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Soulslike.
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.
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April 28, 2021
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Humorous, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Security Breach: Fury's Rage is a 2D beat 'em up in which we play the characters known from the Five Nights at Freddy's. Game was developed by Scott Cawthon, the creator of the series.
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February 6, 2025
RPG, 2D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Cars, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An unusual RPG, in which we set off on a cross-country journey in an old car, hoping to reach a music festival. Keep Driving shows the action from the side. We encounter hitchhikers and various events, solving problems using a turn-based system. We can also customize our car.
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April 10, 2025, Early Access
Action, 2.5D, Crafting, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
An action adventure game with survival elements, which is a spin-off of the Into the Dead series. In Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, we play the role of an ordinary man who, along with others like him, fights for survival in a world overrun by the living dead.
September 5, 2025
Action, 2D, Movies, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A 2D action platforming game, based on the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Terminator 2D: No Fate features 3 playable characters. We can play as T-800 and Sarah Connor during present times, trying to stop T-1000 and Skynet's plans. There is also an option to play as John Connor leading the resistance in the post-apocalyptic future.
August 20, 2020
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Game Pass, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Reboot of the Battletoads series, which combined a platformer with a walking brawl and became famous for its unusually high level of difficulty. The work of Dlala Studios allows you to play both alone and in the company of up to two players.
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December 11, 2018
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Game Pass, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Another incarnation of a minimalistic real-time strategy with RPG elements, developed by an independent studio called noio. Like in the original Kingdom for PC Windows and mobile devices, in Kingdom: Two Crowns, the player assumes the role of a king tasked with taking care of his loyal subjects and providing for them. Unlike the original release, in Kingdom: Two Crowns the player can enjoy both single player and cooperative game modes. During the game, one observes the action from the side perspective. Gameplay revolves around two main aspects – the first one being exploration (during which one can acquire gold they can give to the encountered settlers), while the second one focuses on expanding the settlement by erecting production buildings, creating tools for the settlers, and building diverse fortifications, which prove useful after dusk. During the night, one’s domain is attacked by vicious trolls and the player has to pay careful attention to their crown, because when it falls into enemy hands, the game is over. Luckily, the player can unlock numerous perks on their adventures to stand a better chance against the increasingly powerful foes. The game features simple, yet pleasing pixel-art visuals.
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December 8, 2020
RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Game Pass, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Monster Sanctuary is about catching and training creatures, fighting and exploring the world. All this in pixel design from independent studio Mo Rai Games.
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December 2025
Action, 2D, Game Pass, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a 2D platformer from Team Cherry, a continuation of the hit of 2017. The game offers a great world with a partially open structure, a crafting system and an extensive dexterity combat system, based on acrobatic maneuvers.
April 17, 2025
RPG, 2.5D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Action RPG, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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October 25, 2024
Arcade, 2.5D, Platformers, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Sonic, TPP.
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.
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March 22, 2023
Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Action platform game with roguelike elements. In Have a Nice Death we play the role of Death and wander through sections of Death Inc. eliminating hordes of enemies and facing powerful bosses.
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September 5, 2019
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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March 12, 2024
Action, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A remake of an iconic 1987 shoot 'em up, developed by WayForward and published by Konami. Contra: Operation Galuga features thoroughly refreshed visuals and modernised mechanics.
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February 25, 2021
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The third instalment of the classic and extremely demanding series of platformers. In Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection, the players take on the role of the valiant Arthur, a lonely knight wandering through a dangerous fantasy world inhabited by countless demonic and magical creatures.
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March 28, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival.
A hybrid of a platform and a survival game. The title was developed by two people – Joar Lisberg Jakobsson was the lead programmer and the author of the idea of the game while the music was composed by James Primate. The game takes place in a hostile post-industrial realm filled with complicated machinery. The environment is constantly plagued by downpours and the animals that live in it are forced to hide from the rain in a hibernated state. The main protagonist is Slugcat – a creature that is similar to a cat. It is tasked with gathering enough food to survive the forced resting time. What’s interesting, the ecosystem is filled both with creatures smaller than Slugcat and ones that are much larger. This makes the protagonist the hunter and the prey at the same time. The gameplay concentrates on visiting atmospheric locations, avoiding confrontation with larger predators and avoiding traps and other dangers. Luckily, the unusual protagonist isn’t completely defenseless – he can use a spear that allows him to kill or stun other creatures. Rain World can be played alone or in cooperation mode. Low-key colors and simple graphics fit the grim atmosphere of the game.
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September 1, 1995
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, PSOne Classics, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A colourful platformer, which gave rise to the popular series with Rayman in the lead role. Our friendly hero sets out to help the inhabitants of the Dreamland, imprisoned by the insidious Mr. Darek. In order to defeat him, he has to travel through six different and dangerous worlds.
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July 18, 2025
Action, 2D, Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A 2D platformer which is a darker variation of the classic Pac-Man. Shadow Labyrinth has us playing as a Swordsman, travelling a mysterious world and eliminating hordes of enemies. Our protagonist is accompanied by a golden ball named PUCK, capable of devouring enemies and other unique actions.
July 10, 2025
Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Everdeep Aurora is an adventure platformer by Nautilus Games, set underneath a fantasy world. It stars Shell, a young cat delving deep underground to find her missing mother.
March 11, 2020
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Game Pass, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The second part of the metroidvania series, in which the players play the title ghost. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the protagonist leaves Nibel forest to discover his true destiny as he travels through an exotic world.
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April 25, 2023
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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.
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April 30, 2020
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A continuation of Sega’s classic beat’em up series from the 90s. Streets of Rage 4 continues the genre’s traditions, with players facing waves of enemies on many stages.
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October 17, 2023
Arcade, 2.5D, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Sonic.
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.
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July 17, 2025
Adventure, Detective, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Thriller.
A point-and-click adventure game, made by the indie studio Powerhoof, also known thanks to Crawl. In The Drifter we play as a person who's been framed for murder and then killed. The protagonist is brought back to life and his new goals are to clear his name and solve the crime.
June 27, 2025
Action, 2.5D, Dystopia, Indie Games, Music, Platformers, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game, presented as a 2.5D platformer and enriched with rhythm elements. Antro takes us to a post-apocalyptic city built under Barcelona. We play as a courier, who joins a rebellion trying to overthrow the authoritarian corporation.
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July 18, 2025
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A refreshed version of a cult beat 'em up game, originally released in 2000 by a duet from Hongkong. Little Fighter 2 Remastered offers plenty of fighting and we can control diverse characters. Each playable hero has their specific fighting style and unique special skills. We are also allowed to rely on power-ups and melee weapons.
October 2025
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Stealth.
Little Nightmares III is the third installment in a series of horror platformers with adventure and stealth elements. The game features two playable characters, supporting singleplayer and two player co-op.
November 2025
Action, 2.5D, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A sci-fi metroidvania with elements of platforming and adventure games. In Possessor(s) we end up inside a city put under quarantine. We must figure out its mystery, eliminating enemies, solving puzzles and reaching previously unavailable places in the process.
October 15, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
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.
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November 21, 2018
Strategy, RPG Elements, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, 16th Century, Free-to-play.
A strategy game with RPG elements, in which you manage a fortress of the eponymous Assassin Brotherhood and lead a self-composed team of assassins. The title was developed by the Canadian team at Behavior Interactive Studio. Assassin’s Creed Rebellion is set in the 15th-century Spain, where you confront the Inquisition. The Brotherhood is made up of over forty characters, featuring both famous characters from the Assassin’s Creed video games and the movie as well as twenty completely new individuals. The fortress under your command is the main base of operations for your men, from which they set out for missions in teams of up to three members. As you accumulate experience and gain higher character levels, you are able to expand the fortress with new rooms and purchase equipment. On the other hand, while performing specific tasks (which require heroes with specific abilities), you gain DNA fragments (unlocking more Assassins), raw materials (for improving existing units), and crafting materials (needed to create better equipment). Against a background of other Assassin's Creed games, Rebellion is distinguished by its graphics design, based on Chibi stylistics.
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June 16, 2022
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Game Pass, Indie Games, Internet, Comics, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Ninja, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Animated TV Series, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a beat'em up licensed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The mutant ninja turtles once again have to face Shredder's thugs, fighting alone or in four-player co-op.
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December 3, 2019
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Freddy in Space 2 is a spin-off of the Five Night's at Freddy's series, which takes known characters into space. In this case, the player is not dealing with a horror, but with an arcade shooter in a side view.
January 22, 2025
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional metroidvania platformer. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. It features Lilac as the new protagonist and it offers various new gameplay features, including voice overs and difficulty levels changes.
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May 10, 2022
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Action RPG, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Soulslike.
Soulslike production in the form of platform action game. In Salt and Sacrifice we play as Marked Inquisitor, who travels through the dark fantasy land and hunts for mages that wreak havoc in it. The game allows you to play solo or in co-op mode.
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November 2025
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Metroidvania realized in the form of action platform game. In Crowsworn we take on the role of a hero, who explores the dark land and faces many enemies, trying to find out more about himself and the curse that has been put on this once great kingdom.
September 27, 2022
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Moonscars is a metroidvania action platform game about a clay warrior Grey Irma, who wanders the dark world in search of the truth about herself. It was developed by Black Mermaid, an indie studio.
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