2D Games

Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo
Vampire Survivors
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Slay the Spire 2

Slay the Spire 2

PC
Slay the Spire 2
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

PCPlayStation
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Haunted Chocolatier

Haunted Chocolatier

PC
Haunted Chocolatier
Cookie Jam

Cookie Jam

Mobile

February 26, 2014

Puzzle, 2D, Match-3, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

A free-to-play match-3 logic game, created by Jam City team. Cookie Jam is about "clearing" the boards filled with cookies and other treats. This can be achieved by linking at least three objects of the same color. The game is receiving ongoing support and the list of levels is constantly increasing.

8.8

Users

Cookie Jam
Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

February 26, 2016

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Cozy Game, Farm, Romances, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Top-down, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A sandbox RPG inspired by the Harvest moon series, created by a 1-person studio Concerned Ape. In Stardew Valley we can focus on living a life of a farmer. Our main ambition is to transform the small field into a giant farm generating huge profits. We can gather crops, explore dungeons and interact with residents of a nearby village.

9.0

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

5.5

Users

Stardew Valley
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 4, 2025

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

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.

9.1

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

Hollow Knight: Silksong
Darkest Dungeon

Darkest Dungeon

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 19, 2016

RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

A dark fantasy cRPG developed by debuting studio Red Hook. The story is set in a dark, medieval-like universe. While exploring ruins of an old castle and its dungeons, you face off against forces of darkness that overwhelmed the land because of the reckless actions of its previous sovereign. As you delve into the depths, you discover the dark history of a family who brought the evil upon the world. The gameplay focuses on dungeon crawling - dungeons filled with traps and crawling with monsters that need to be dealt with during turn-based combat sequences. An original idea is the sanity indicator of your heroes. Each team member has different personality and reacts differently to what is happening around him/her. Therefore, while playing you should keep an eye on their well being and fear levels, alleviating their stress by drinking alcohol or brawling, if needed.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.4

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

7.7

Users

Darkest Dungeon
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 24, 2017

Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Hollow Knight is a 2D metroidvania game developed by the indie studio Team Cherry. The game takes us to a fantasy underground world located bellow the city of Dirtmouth. The place attracts numerous adventurers, who disappear without a trace when they enter it. We play as an adventurer who decides to face the challenge and find riches, fame, and the answers he is looking for in that underground world. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. Gameplay focuses on the exploration of vast locations, leveling and progressing our character, finding more and more powerful equipment, and fighting with the encountered enemies. During our exploration of the underworld, we will find not only many traps and dangers awaiting us, but also some friendly NPCs that will aid us with their knowledge or useful items.

9.0

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

8.7

Users

Hollow Knight
Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 20, 2022

Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Top-down, Vampires, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.

8.8

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

5.6

Users

Vampire Survivors
Stoneshard

Stoneshard

PC

February 6, 2020, Early Access

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival, Top-down, Turn-based.

Stoneshard is a turn-based roguelike with a procedurally generated world from the Ink Stains Game. The game takes us to the troubled land of Aldor. We take on the role of a mercenary who one day gets an irresistible offer.

9.9

Users

Stoneshard
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 7, 2018

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult. To succeed you have to work out the patterns of the enemies' attacks and to get the protagonist to a high enough level. In combat you use melee and ranged weapons, as well as offensive and defensive magic. The game features pleasant 2D pixel-art visuals.

9.7

Steam

8.4

Users

Dead Cells
Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 1, 2025

Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Marvel Comics, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.

A beat'em up developed by the creators of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. Marvel Cosmic Invasion allows us to play as popular Marvel superheroes, including Captain America, Wolverine or Spider-Man. We must protect the galaxy, either fighting alone or in coop mode (locally or online).

8.1

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Return to Monkey Island

Return to Monkey Island

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 19, 2022

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Pirates, Point-and-click, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

Return to Monkey Island is a point-and-click adventure game. It is the first part of the series in 30 years, with the series creator Ron Gilbert taking part in its development.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

4.2

Users

Return to Monkey Island
Deltarune

Deltarune

PCPlayStationNintendo

June 4, 2025

RPG, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Episodic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

An unusual two-dimensional RPG by Toby Fox, referring to the iconic Undertale. In Deltarune, we find ourselves in a new but similar world and face the challenges of the Dark Land, fighting in turn-based battles or disarming enemies in unconventional ways.

8.9

OpenCritic

9.9

Steam

6.1

Users

Deltarune
Terraria

Terraria

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

May 16, 2011

Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A sandbox platform game by indie studio Re-Logic, sometimes called the 2D version of the popular Minecraft. There is no set goal; your task is basically to shape the randomly-generated world around you. At first you only have a few basic tools, which allow you to dig and find resources, chop wood, and create simple structures. As the game progresses, due to the extensive crafting system, you discover better tools, allowing you to create advanced materials and to fight monsters. There are many possibilities in the game, and the only restriction is your own imagination. Terraria features a single player mode, but you can join forces with other players, thus gaining precious allies, who can help you with the more challenging tasks.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

4.5

Users

Terraria
Sword of Convallaria

Sword of Convallaria

PCMobile

August 1, 2024

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View, Free-to-play.

A free-to-play isometric jRPG from the authors of Torchlight Infinite. Sword of Convallaria has us commanding a group of mercenaries trying to bring peace to the fantasy land. We develop and modify our team, expand our city and engage in battles.

Sword of Convallaria
RimWorld

RimWorld

PCPlayStationXbox

October 17, 2018

Strategy, 2D, Crowdfunding, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Top-down.

A strategy game set in a science-fiction world in which we supervise an extraterrestrial colony. It has been developed by debuting independent studio Ludeon, established by a former employee of Irrational Games, who previously worked on the Bioshock series. The story of RimWorld takes place in a future in which humanity colonized many alien star systems, but they are located so far from each other that their inhabitants cannot count on anyone, but themselves. We take command over a small group of survivors of a colony space ship, with our task being to maintain the development and provide safety to our base. Aside from building structures and gathering food and resources we must assign each colonist with a task adequate to his or her skills. RimWorld features a unique complex tactical combat system and three independent AI systems that – depending on the situation – will generate random story arcs, making sure to maintain a proper level of drama throughout the gameplay.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

5.9

Users

RimWorld
Deponia

Deponia

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 27, 2012

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A humoristic adventure game with a classic point-and-click interface. It was developed by Daedalic Entertainment, a studio that specializes in this genre. The story of Deponia can be described as one big comedy of errors and, at the same time, the most unbelievable love story ever shown in a video game. Fans of works by Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and of The Simpsons animated TV series, will easily find it interesting. The title refers to a planet filled with heaps of garbage among which the main character, Rufus, lives. His greatest wish is to be rich and live someplace high, above the surface of the hated planet. Once upon a time, a beautiful girl, Goal, falls from the sky, and for Rufus it will mean the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that will quickly prove to be much more than a mission of walking a woman home. The story is shown using attractive, hand-drawn graphics, through which, among others, it provides a large dose of wacky humor.

8.7

Steam

6.8

Users

Deponia
Norland

Norland

PC

July 18, 2024, Early Access

Strategy, 2D, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.

City builder strategy game set in the Middle Ages, developed by Long Jaunt studio. In Norland, the player takes control over a noble family, facing different aspects of managing the kingdom, from economic to social, political or military.

8.1

Steam

7.7

Users

Norland
Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition

Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition

PCMobile

January 29, 2015

Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

A remastered edition of one of the most well-received installments of the legendary Heroes of Might & Magic series, created for the 15th anniversary of the game's original release and the 20th anniversary of the franchise. It was commissioned by Ubisoft and developed by DotEmu, known e.g. from the remake of the cult platform game Another World. The contents of the HD edition are the same as the base game (no expansions included) and consist of 7 story campaigns (about 50 maps in total), a skirmish mode and a functional editor. Compared to the original, the key changes are the upgraded wide-screen-compatible HD visuals. The graphics are now sharper and more clear-cut, which is the result of reprogramming over 25,000 elements and models. The multiplayer mode has also been upgraded, both in the local “hotseat” mode and the online one. Also, for the first time ever, a version for mobile devices was created.

7.0

OpenCritic

8.0

Steam

6.6

Users

Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition
Animal Well

Animal Well

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 9, 2024

Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Surrealism.

Animal Well is a puzzle game with platform game elements. We explore 2D maps, avoid dangers, collect objects and most of all solve puzzles.

8.9

OpenCritic

7.8

Users

Animal Well
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley

The Coffin of Andy and Leyley

PC

October 13, 2023, Early Access

Adventure, 2D, Horror, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An adventure game with dark comedy and horror elements. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley has us control a pair of siblings - Ashley and Andrew Graves. The main characters perform acts of cannibalism and other crimes, trying to survive and to control dark powers.

9.7

Users

The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
Absolum

Absolum

PCPlayStationNintendo

October 9, 2025

Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A beat'em up game with roguelike mechanics, developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush, and Supamonks studios. In Absolum, we travel through a fantasy land, playing alone or in co-op. Our characters have to face groups of enemies, relying on close combat, ranged attacks, and magic.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

Absolum
This is the Police

This is the Police

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 2, 2016

Strategy, 2D, Economic, Gangster, Indie Games, Police, Singleplayer.

An original strategy game with elements of adventure game developed by independent studio Weappy in cooperation with Team 17 Softworks. You take on the role of a chief of police who is about to retire. However, instead of safeguarding the law and order, he decides to use his authority and influence to make a fortune. To this end, the protagonist deals with the local representatives of criminal underground, while trying to keep his actions in the dark. This is the Police features two-layered gameplay, divided into plot and strategy. The former lets you follow the story of the main hero and build relations with key characters. The latter is about planning and execution of criminal operations, while carefully manipulating the actions of police. Moreover, you have to smartly manage your dirty money – safely laundering it for your private needs and investing some into upgrading the police forces.

8.5

Gamepressure

6.4

OpenCritic

8.3

Steam

5.5

Users

This is the Police
Plants vs Zombies

Plants vs Zombies

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

May 5, 2009

Strategy, 2D, EA Play, Puzzle Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Zombie, PC Game Pass.

A game belonging to the popular tower defense genre. It's theme, however, is rather unusual, for the players' task is to protect their household against the attacking hordes of zombies. The game was developed by PopCap Games - a company popular for successful arcade-logic games, such as Peggle Deluxe or Bejeweled. In Plants vs Zombies, the levels are made of paths along which the zombies are coming. The player's task is to secure each of those paths. Interestingly, the player's fortification comprises of various plants and flowers growing outside of their house. Each kind of plant has a unique ability. These include things like production the in-game currency, attacking, slowing down the enemies, or exploding in front of them. Zombies are equally diversified - there are many types of attackers, differing in appearance, equipment, and armor. All the subtleties of gameplay are gradually revealed and explained to the players. The game stands out with its atmosphere of comedy, deprived of serious undertones and tension. This was achieved mainly by colorful visuals and a cheerful soundtrack.

9.8

Steam

7.0

Users

Plants vs Zombies
Cuphead

Cuphead

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 29, 2017

Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

A two-dimensional action game with designs resembling old cartoon movies, which is a debut production of StudioMDHR, an independent developer. In Cuphead, we assume the role of a gambling addict that loses his soul to the devil during one of his sessions. To retrieve it, he needs to work off its equivalent. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2D fighting game with a degree of platforming elements – we participate in continuous 1v1 fights, taking place on special 2D arenas. During combat we can make use of a wide range of weaponry, as well as several outfits bestowing us with special powers. Each of the enemies has his own fighting style, which needs to be countered in order for us to win. In opposition to the genre classics, our enemies are controlled by dynamic AI, making the game tough to beat and less predictable in case of replays.

9.6

Steam

8.7

Users

Cuphead
South Park: The Stick of Truth

South Park: The Stick of Truth

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 4, 2014

RPG, 2D, Humorous, Classic RPG, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A cRPG game based on the popular adult animated TV series South Park. South Park: The Stick of Truth was co-developed by Obsidian Entertainment and the creators of the original animated series – Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The player assumes the role of a kid who, together with his parents, just moved in to the titular town and tries to win his peers’ sympathy. Shared LARP (Live Action Role Playing), in which Cartman and his friends take part, gives the hero a chance to prove himself. The plot of South Park: The Stick of Truth is filled to capacity with absurd humor and references to popular culture. The creators applied elements of classic cRPG mechanics, like character classes, turn-based combat, gaining experience, and reaching higher levels. The production features cartoon-like graphics.

8.5

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

6.4

Users

South Park: The Stick of Truth
Among Us

Among Us

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 15, 2018

Strategy, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Social Deduction Game, Space Ships, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Among Us is an unusual online game in which we try to prepare a spaceship for the journey together with other players. We are disturbed by saboteurs hidden in a group. The game was developed by Innersloth studio.

9.2

Steam

7.4

Users

Among Us
Roots of Pacha

Roots of Pacha

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 25, 2023

RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Prehistory, Cozy Game, Farm, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Top-down.

Roots of Pacha is an RPG with strategy and life sim elements. As a caveman, the player must make sure their tribe and village grows and develops. This is done by searching for crops, domesticating animals and developing technology.

7.1

Users

Roots of Pacha
That's Not My Neighbor

That's Not My Neighbor

PC

March 11, 2025

Puzzle, 2D, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

A logic-adventure game inspired by Papers, Please. In That's Not My Neighbor we can play as a porter working in an apartment complex. Our main tasks include verifying people's identities and making sure they're not dangerous doppelgangers. We have a rather unusual choice list - letting them in, denying them entry or sentencing them to die.

8.8

Steam

That's Not My Neighbor
Core Keeper

Core Keeper

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 27, 2024

RPG, 2D, Crafting, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.

Action RPG with roguelike elements. In Core Keeper we play as an adventurer who explores the underground labyrinth, faces numerous opponents and acquires resources used to create useful items.

8.7

OpenCritic

Core Keeper
Graveyard Keeper

Graveyard Keeper

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 15, 2018

RPG, 2D, Crafting, Economic, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Top-down.

A sandbox RPG with strategy game features. The title was developed by Lazy Bear Games. Graveyard Keeper presents an unusual topic – it enables the player to assume the role of the titular keeper of a graveyard located in a typical fantasy realm filled with monsters and magic. The gameplay is focused on running the graveyard business, and during the game the player must take care of activities like moving bodies, digging graves and organizing funerals. At the same time the player must constantly make business-related decisions and invest in expansion and improvement of the graveyard. Since burying the dead isn’t very profitable, the player can also use alternative methods of earning – go into dungeons, participate in witch burning festivals or cooperate with the local church. The title is filled with black humor and parodies the most typical fantasy genre tropes.

8.6

Steam

6.1

Users

Graveyard Keeper
Gunslugs

Gunslugs

PCPlayStationMobileNintendo

January 16, 2013

Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Gunslugs is a two-dimensional shooter with platform elements. Players control an armed character to the teeth and travel through short randomly generated levels, eliminating all enemies standing in their way. The title contains many hidden surprises, as well as several difficulty levels, challenging even the most experienced players.

7.5

Steam

0.4

Users

Gunslugs
Sea of Stars

Sea of Stars

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 29, 2023

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, jRPG, Co-op, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Play Anywhere.

An old-school RPG and a prequel to The Messenger. Sea of Stars is inspired by iconic 8 and 16-bit games, introducing some new mechanics of its own in both exploration and combat.

8.9

OpenCritic

7.7

Users

Sea of Stars
The Banner Saga

The Banner Saga

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 14, 2014

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, The Vikings.

Inspired by the Nordic mythology, a cRPG developed by the independent studio Stoic, whose members worked on, for example, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The action takes us to a world where fratricidal bloodshed between the gods led to chaos and wars. This is an "on the road" type of story, divided into two main plot branches, telling the stories of two Viking parties trying to escape from the threat posed by a mysterious, stone-like race called the Dredge, born as the result of gods’ experiments. Set in fantasy realities, the gameplay combines adventure and RPG elements with a turn-based combat system. With game's progress, your party gains experience and becomes more and more powerful. Also, the decisions you make will exert heavy influence on the plot. The game features amazing 2D graphics, employing art style similar to that of Walt Disney productions.

8.1

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

7.6

Users

The Banner Saga
We. the Revolution

We. the Revolution

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 21, 2019

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Games for Impact, Historical, Indie Games, Polish, Legal Thriller, Singleplayer, 18th Century.

Inspired by a popular game Papers, Please, this is an unusual mix of genres by the Polish studio Polyslash. We. The Revolution is set in the 18th-century Paris during the French Revolution. The player takes the role of a judge in the Revolutionary Tribunal, who judges both revolutionists and their enemies, as well as criminals and ordinary citizens. After accepting a particular case, you have to look through files and evidence, interview the people involved, and finally state the verdict – either just or one serving your interests. During the game you get to make lots of decisions that affect not only the course of the protagonist’s career or the fate of his family and friends, but also the balance of political power in the capital of France. As the game progresses, the character that you control also gains more and more influence, which allows him, for example, to participate in various conspiracies, or even start a struggle for power.

7.5

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

6.6

Users

We. the Revolution
Chaos on Deponia

Chaos on Deponia

PCPlayStationXbox

October 12, 2012

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

The sequel to the funny point-and-click adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment. The action of the game takes place on the planet Deponia, which is filled with various garbage. When the board that manages the giant flying city of Elysium decides to destroy that garbage dump, Rufus, the main protagonist of the first game, decides to put an end to their plans and save his home planet. However, in order to get to Elysium, the protagonist needs the codes that are hidden inside the head of his beloved one, Goal. When he tries to obtain them, the girl's psyche splits into three different personalities. In order to save the world, Rufus will have to once again conquer the heart of his beloved, which due to her current state will prove to be almost impossible. Gameplay mechanics of Chaos on Deponia don’t differ from the original game that was released few months earlier. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring, gathering items and solving riddles.

9.1

Steam

5.2

Users

Chaos on Deponia
Chef RPG

Chef RPG

PC

September 12, 2024, Early Access

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Economic, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Cooking, Romances, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Top-down.

A sandbox RPG with elements of an economic strategy. Chef RPG allows us to plan, design and run our own restaurant. We can prepare and serve meals, obtain needed ingredients, explore the area, hire employees and interact with the locals.

8.8

Steam

Chef RPG
Fields of Mistria

Fields of Mistria

PC

August 5, 2024, Early Access

RPG, 2D, Crafting, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Cozy Game, Farm, Romances, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Top-down.

A pixel art RPG with agricultural elements, inspired by Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. In Fields of Mistria we play as a new inhabitant of the titular village, trying to help out and befriend the community of over 30 different NPC's.

9.8

Steam

Fields of Mistria
Blasphemous II

Blasphemous II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

9.1

Steam

8.8

Users

Blasphemous II
Nekopara Vol. 1

Nekopara Vol. 1

PCPlayStationNintendo

December 30, 2014

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.

A classic visual novel adventure set in a world inhabited by cats taking on a human figure. The main character of the game opens his own confectionery and at the same time he has to take care of two troublesome cats that escaped from his family home.

9.5

Steam

7.0

Users

Nekopara Vol. 1
South Park: The Fractured But Whole

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 17, 2017

RPG, 2D, Humorous, Classic RPG, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Superheroes, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Another installment in an RPG series based on the Comedy Central’ cult adult-oriented cartoon TV series. The title is a direct sequel to South Park: The Stick of Truth released in 2014. However, unlike that game, this one was created by an Ubisoft’s subsidiary. Once again you play as the New Kid, whose family just recently moved in to South Park. This tim, Cartman and his group play the roles of superheroes, making up the vigilante group of Coon & Friends. They have to face a new danger, the villainous Professor Chaos. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is similar to its predecessor, combining classic RPG elements with turn-based combat, further spiced up with a big doze of nasty humor invented by the creators of the TV series: Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

8.2

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

5.9

Users

South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 13, 2022

Simulation, 2D, Crafting, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is an indie simulator with RPG and management elements, in which we have the opportunity to learn the secrets of an alchemist's work, create potions using various ingredients and sell them to customers.

5.6

Users

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
The Last Faith

The Last Faith

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

7.4

OpenCritic

4.2

Users

The Last Faith
Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen Not Included

PC

July 30, 2019

Simulation, 2D, Economic, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A 2D science-fiction simulation game by Canadian studio Klei Entertainment, in which your task is to develop a colony on an unspecified planet. In Oxygen Not Included you're responsible for all the ways in which the base functions, from expanding it to managing every individual colonist and assigning their duties. A colonist can e.g. mine for resources, build constructions, conduct research, manage transport, and even cook; each of the activities can be prioritized to make our base function more efficiently. Moreover, you have to care for the basic needs of the colonists and ensure they have access to water, food, heating, and the eponymous oxygen, which distributed across the base by a complex network of pipes. The game features the studio's distinct cartoonish visual style.

9.7

Steam

8.8

Users

Oxygen Not Included
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 31, 2021

Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer.

Repentance is an expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, introducing new locations, enemies and objects and an alternative path with another boss and ending. The DLC was developed by Nicalis studio.

8.4

Steam

9.7

Users

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance
Balatro

Balatro

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

February 20, 2024

Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Card Games, Poker, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A roguelike card game loosely based on the poker rules. Balatro has us participate in solo card duels, gradually unlocking new card decks and joker cards with unique abilities and effects. The game offers a story campaign, as well as various single challenges.

9.1

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

4.8

Users

Balatro
Nekopara Vol. 4

Nekopara Vol. 4

PCPlayStationNintendo

November 26, 2020

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.

Nekopara vol. 4 is a visual novel adventure game. It is a direct continuation of the Nekopara series. The player again takes on the role of a confectionery owner, who is helped by anthropomorphic cats. This time together with the heroes we go to France.

3.7

Users

Nekopara Vol. 4
Full Throttle Remastered

Full Throttle Remastered

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

April 18, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Full Throttle Remastered is a remastered edition of the classic 1995 point-and-click adventure game that was developed by LucasArts. Just like the remaster of the Day of the Tentacle, the refreshed version of Full Throttle was created by Double Fine Productions, a studio made of developers of the original game. The game takes place in a grim future where classic vehicles were replaced with the machines powered by antigravity-based engines. We play as the leader of a motorcycle gang, who, along with his companions, is being accused of killing the owner of the last remaining company that produces classic motorbikes. Our job is to clear our name and find the actual person responsible for that murder. Audiovisuals of the original game were visibly refreshed and improved. New high-resolution backgrounds were created for the remastered version, and every animation frame was re-drawn by hand from scratch.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

8.6

Users

Full Throttle Remastered
Child of Light

Child of Light

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 29, 2014

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Child of Light is a 2D RPG that combines the elements of modern platformers and Japanese role-playing games. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft which also collaborated in the development of Far Cry and Assassin Creed games. Child of Light tells the story of Aurora, a young girl who has to save the kingdom of Lemuria. When playing, we influence Aurora's development and witness her rough journey to adulthood. The game is presented in a perspective typical for platform games, and the turn-based combat system is inspired by the jRPG genre. During her adventures, Aurora explores a vast, living world, where she encounters friendly fairies, gnomes, and sneaky monsters. Child of Light offers single player and multiplayer modes. In the latter, the second player takes on the role of a friendly firefly.

8.3

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

7.8

Users

Child of Light
WorldBox: God Simulator

WorldBox: God Simulator

PCMobile

September 6, 2018

Strategy, 2D, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, God Game, Free-to-play.

God game RTS in which we play as a deity who controls the world. In WorldBox: God Simulator we create the land from scratch and watch the actions of its inhabitants; we can also intervene, sending various plagues to the world.

8.5

Users

WorldBox: God Simulator
The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 26, 2012

Action, 2D, Movies, Comics, Marvel Comics, PlayStation Move, Singleplayer, Spider-Man, Superheroes, TPP.

A third-person action game starring Marvel's most popular super hero, released in about the same time as Mark Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man movie. The game was developed by Beenox, the studio that, with a slightly different line-up, created Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and Spider-Man: The Edge of Time. The events presented in the game take place after the ending of the movie and tell a completely separate story. The plot focuses on biomedical experiments that create hybrids of humans and animals. Peter Parker, disguised as Spider-Man, releases Dr. Connors so he can create a vaccine for the virus that causes the mutation. The mechanics are a little bit similar to the last few Batman games and focus on fighting against groups of enemies and bosses. Unlike the previous Spider-Man games, this one departs from a comic book style and uses more realistic looking graphics.

7.2

Steam

7.2

Users

The Amazing Spider-Man
The Banner Saga 2

The Banner Saga 2

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 19, 2016

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Norse Mythology, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

An RPG developed by the Stoic Games studio, and a sequel to the original 2014 The Banner Saga. The game's story follows the events of the first installment and takes us back to a fantastic realm inspired by Scandinavian mythology, where we take control of a caravan of men and giants, trying to survive the end of the world. The essential element of the title are the turn-based battles, characterized by simple rules, but also by a tactical depth. During the game, we regularly have to make difficult decisions that have a significant impact on the development of the plot and the story's ending. The game features a typical character development system, in which the experience gained in battles is used to purchase new skills and improve character stats. Like the first installment, the product implements an attractive 2D graphic style, giving off impression of an interactive cartoon.

8.0

Gamepressure

9.0

Steam

8.1

Users

The Banner Saga 2
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