August 7, 2018
Action, 2D, EA Play, RPG Elements, Game Pass, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
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.
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April 6, 2021
Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Oddworld: Soulstorm is another game in the popular platform-adventure game series developed by Oddworld Inhabitants Inc. and Frima Studio. The game is a direct sequel to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, a 2013 remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, and is loosely based on Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. Once again, we control Abe, a friendly Mudokon who managed to escape from the Glukkon's grip, and now leads three hundred of rescued Mudokons into the unknown. Our hero and his companions travel across the endless desert and face shortages of food and water. They find relief in a certain addicting brew. Gameplay in Oddworld: Soulstorm did not change that much since the first 2013 New ‘n’ Tasty. It is still a 2.5D platform-adventure game where we have to rely on Abe's and his fellow Mudokons' abilities. The game, however, is a bit darker in terms of stylistics.
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February 24, 2017
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Game Pass, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
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.
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April 28, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Horror, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
A platformer game by Tarsier Studios. The player assumes the role of Six, a heroine who was kidnapped by monsters and locked in an underwater complex called The Maw. Her task is to escape this terrifying place which is difficult because of dangers, inspired by childhood nightmares, that lurk behind every corner. In Little Nightmares, the action is presented from a side view and the core of the gameplay is searching the atmospheric locations, hopping from platform to platform, and solving environmental puzzles. Given that the protagonist is equipped only with a lighter, we have to avoid direct confrontation with nightmarish opponents and try to sneak past them unnoticed. The title boasts high-quality three-dimensional graphics and is distinguished from among other platformer games by its dark style and toned-down colors.
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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.
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 9, 2018
Arcade, 2.5D, EA Play, Puzzle Elements, Game Pass, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Unravel Two is a 2.5D platform game. Playing as a yarn toy, you need to be both skillful to succeed and clever to complete many logic puzzles in your path.
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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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2026
Adventure, 2.5D, Epic Store Exclusive, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll.
A platforming adventure game, designed exclusively for coop (local or online). Out of Words features Kurt and Karla as the protagonists without their voices. They end up in the land called Vokabulantis, trying to recover the ability to speak and also to save the kingdom.
February 9, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, EA Play, Puzzle Elements, Game Pass, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An action-logic platform game created by Coldwood Interactive in cooperation with the Electronic Arts company. You play as Yarny, a character made of yarn, who travels across various locations, inspired by the landscape of northern Scandinavia, in search of traces of his long lost family. Scores of adventures await you, requiring you to cleverly use the protagonist’s unique ability of unraveling his own body. He can use some of the yarn he is made of to create a bridge or catch a fish and use it to cross a river. The game features impressive, fully 3D graphics, although presented in 2.5D perspective, resembling LittleBigPlanet.
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October 3, 1989
Adventure, Multiplayer, Platformers, Action Adventure.
A classic two-dimensional platformer game developed by Broderbund Software. The game set the direction for the genre, and many later platformers were trying to follow it. The player assumes the role of the eponymous Prince of Persia, whose task is to rescue a beautiful princess held by the evil vizier Jaffar who has kidnapped her in order to take over the kingdom ruled by her father. Unless the princess decides to marry Jaffar, she will die. The protagonist has only an hour to free the princess who is being held in the dungeons under the palace. In the game, the protagonist traverses nearly three hundred chambers filled with different traps and armed guards. The gameplay is diversified with puzzle solving and the already mentioned time limit, requiring the player to develop their skills in order to make a progress. The game offers relatively simple visuals, but it stands out with exceptionally realistic character animations. The action is displayed in the classic side-view camera angle, and the game features Middle East-inspired music.
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April 21, 2015
Action, 2.5D, Historical, Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth.
The first installment in the Assassin's Creed Chronicles series of spin-offs, created in the form of a 2.5D adventure platformer. The game was developed by Ubisoft as a bonus for users who bought the season pass for Assassin's Creed: Unity. The game is set in the sixteenth-century China, and the players assume the role of female assassin Shao Jun – a student of Ezio Auditore and the protagonist of the animated film Assassin's Creed: Embers. Being the last survivor of the Order's Chinese subdivision, she returns to her homeland with the intention of avenging her murdered brother. During the journey she meets a number of historical figures and visits several famous locations of China, including Beijing, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City. Gameplay mechanics are a translation of the usual gameplay into a side-scrolling platform game. We can climb, sneak, fight, and kill silently. The production features an original graphic style, inspired by traditional Chinese painting.
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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.
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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.
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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July 22, 2016
Action, 2D, Crafting, Game Pass, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Roguelike, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An exploration game that eludes standard genre classification, developed by independent studio Chucklefish. Starbound combines elements of a 2D sandbox platformer and a strategy game. As you play, you explore and colonize other planets, provide for their inhabitants, construct useful items and vehicles, as well as fight hostile aliens. The game is set in a procedurally generated world,providing a great amount of freedom to the players. In addition to the single player mode, Starbound offers the ability to play with other people (via Intertnet) in competitive or cooperative modes. The game's retro graphics is characterized by a limited color palette and pixel-art stylistics.
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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.
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.
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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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November 1, 2011
Arcade, Crossover, Platformers, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, Sonic.
Sonic Generations is an arcade platformer designed to celebrate the 20th birthday of the title blue hedgehog. In the game created by the Sonic Team there are two incarnations of Sonik - classic and modern, which try to eliminate holes in space-time. There are many locations in the game, which are a reference to the levels, known to fans of earlier versions of the cycle.
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January 18, 2011
Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
The second part of the award-winning Media Molecule studio game. LittleBigPlanet 2 offers a powerful single player campaign and even more sophisticated tools for creating your own levels or even entire games.
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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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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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May 16, 2011
Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Game Pass, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
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.
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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.
August 13, 2013
Arcade, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Geometers Dash is a combination of a platform arcade game with a rhythmic game, in which the player controls a colorful square and travels through more and more complicated levels. The title also offers the possibility to build your own boards.
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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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August 29, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
An action 2D platform game starring a sympathetic creature of a protagonist. The game was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and is the fifth full-fledged installment in the series created by Michel Ancel. This time the titular protagonist and his friend Globox must face nightmares which have created amazing worlds during the 100 years they have spent in the Crossroads of Dreams. Rayman must also free the Teensies captured by the clone of the deceptive Magician. Gameplay mechanics and the visual style of Rayman Legends are similar to the mechanics and style of the previous Rayman game (Rayman Origins). The new features in the game include musical levels and a system that allows other players to freely join the game in split-screen cooperation mode.
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June 6, 2025
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer with RPG and roguelike elements from the authors of Blade Assault. Dragon is Dead allows us to play as a dragon slayer. We participate in dynamic battles, collecting runes, artifacts and other valuable loot from the battles we won.
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June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Dystopia, EA Play, Game Pass, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Inside is the second project of the independent Danish studio PlayDead, which became famous by creating the cult game Limbo. The game's development was partially funded by a grant from the Danish government. The story tells about a young boy who must stop the forces of evil that are trying to take over the world by experimenting on humans. The gameplay mechanics are similar to classic platformer games. They combine the necessity to solve various puzzles with tasks requiring reflexes and good manual skills. The game takes place in a dark universe where the rain never ceases to fall. The visuals of the game are similar to the ones used in the previous bestselling game developed by PlayDead studio. However, this time the world is three-dimensional. The colors in the game are toned down and the music is atmospheric. The game was created by using the popular, multi-platform Unity engine.
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June 16, 2025
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Package, Platformers, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A remastered compliation of three first GEX Games: GEX, GEX: Enter the Gecko and GEX 3: Deep Cover Gecko; it was created by Limited Run Games and Square Enix.
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.
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March 11, 2016
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Game Pass, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An expanded edition of the warmly received platform game developed by Moon studio in 2015. The story of Ori and the Blind Forest focuses on the titular spirit of the forest who is trying to learn something about itself and the world that surrounds it. The game lacks any dialogues and the story is told by using the gameplay and mute cutscenes. As for the mechanics, the game belongs to the subgenre called metroidvania. During the game player explores large, two-dimensional locations that contain many hidden passages, shortcuts, secrets, surprises and action challenges. As the game progresses, player unlocks new abilities of the protagonist that allow him to reach previously unavailable places. Definitive Edition offers 4 completely new locations, new abilities, music tracks and various improvements suggested by fans. Among the latter there are additional difficulty levels and a quick travel system.
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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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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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November 15, 2011
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game, the gameplay of which references classic installments of the series. The story of the game takes place before the events told in the first installment of the series. The action of the game takes place in a fairytale realm called the Crossroads of Dream. When the world is threatened by an invasion of dark creatures called Hoodlums, the titular protagonist and his friends decide to save it. During the game the player will visit various fantasy realms, jump between numerous platforms (the action is shown from side perspective and the player can move in four directions), get past various traps, obtain new abilities and fight enemies encountered on the path. There is more than a dozen types of enemies, as well as much more powerful bosses. What's more, the game contains levels in which the protagonist mounts other creatures (for example a giant mosquito) and rides it through large areas. Cooperation mode is a novelty in the series – it allows the player to complete all levels while accompanied by up to three friends. The colorful, beautiful graphics generated by UbiArt Framework are a valuable asset to the game. Colorful locations are accompanied by neatly-animated characters and a catchy soundtrack.
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June 3, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An interesting puzzle platformer about the adventures of a spy who undertakes dangerous missions. The player's task is to bypass security measures in carefully guarded buildings. We do this with advanced gadgets, including a device that allows you to hack certain objects. Each level can be passed in several ways.
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February 7, 2012
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Shank 2 is a continuation of a bloody 2D platformer by Klei Entertainment, a Canadian company, released in 2010. The title character, a former mafia killer, tries to redeem his guilt and protect his loved ones from the danger threatening them.
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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 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.
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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January 16, 2025
Arcade, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Polish, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
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.
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June 18, 2019
Action, 2.5D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an action-adventure platform game set in a gothic horror setting. The game is a spiritual successor to the Castlevania series. The person in charge of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was Koji Igarashi, who previously worked on the Castlevania series over the course of many years. The game revolves around exploring a large castle, which is crawling with demons the players need to fight against, you also develop your character and gather items. The game features a local co-op mode.
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April 30, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Gangster, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Zombie.
A two-dimensional shooter which takes place in the gangster underworld during the 20s. The game was developed by a small Belgium studio Crazy Monkey. In the title the player assumes the role of a gangster whose family terrorizes the streets. However, trouble begins when a rival mafia appears in the city. What’s worse, hordes of zombies are conquering the streets. The protagonist of the game hits the streets equipped with various weapons – from Molotov Cocktails, through machetes, pistols and rifles, to flamethrowers – in order to face the increasing threat. The gameplay of the game focuses on eliminating waves of enemies in various locations placed in open and closed areas. Bonuses hidden on the map provide additional motivation – they allow us to upgrade our weapons and unlock new game modes. The graphics of the game consists of comic book-like, hand drawn graphics and cartoonish cutscenes.
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August 24, 2010
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, For 2 Players, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Shank is a 2D side-scroll platformer with a kind of "beat up" by Klei Entertainment studio. The plot of the game depicts the fate of the title character, a paid killer at the service of the mafia, who wants to take revenge on his former employers for the death of his girlfriend. The game abounds in spectacular battle scenes with the use of various weapons. A large amount of blood gushing on the screen makes the game addressed to adult audiences, despite the comic style convention.
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October 20, 2010
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A funny platformer, in which we control the title piece of meat. Our untypical hero has to save his girlfriend by going through more than a hundred extremely varied and difficult levels.
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January 25, 2018
Action, 2D, Game Pass, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A platform game by indie studio Matt Makes Games, in which you play as a red-haired girl called Celeste, who lives in a fantasy world. She decides to complete a dangerous challenge of climbing a tall mountain, and you help her to achieve her goal. The game utilizes a side view, and the gameplay focuses on traversing over 300 varied levels, jumping on platforms, and avoiding countless traps. The game features some unusual mechanics, most notably the possibility to climb vertical walls. Celeste can also use short-distance teleportation and go through wormholes. The production features a high level of difficulty and 2D visuals based on classic 16-bit games.
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November 7, 2024
RPG, 2.5D, Arcade Elements, Mario, Platformers, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
The sixth installment of a series launched in 2003. Mario & Luigi: Brothership combines mechanics from RPG and arcade games. The titular brothers explore the vast world of Concordia, co-operating with each other, performing quests and completing turn-based battles.
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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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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.
August 2025
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Ninja, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D platforming game, inspired by the classics from the 8-bit era and created by authors of Blasphemous series. In Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound we watch the action from the side. We play as Kenji Mozu who is replacing Ryu Hayabusa in this game and trying to protect the home village from an invasion of demons.
