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Goo Saga
Arcade 07 April 2016
A game by Toka Loka Games studio, known for a mobile adventure game The Bait. Goo Saga takes us to a secret underwater laboratory, where a strange flexible goo comes to life. The player takes control of the titular Goo, which tries to find its creator as well as purpose of life. Mechanically, Goo Saga is a 2D platformer in Leo’s Fortune style. Going through levels requires a lot of skill, as the hero’s moves are really clumsy.
Black The Fall
Adventure 11 July 2017
An action-adventure title developed by the independent developer Sand Sailor Studio. The action of Black The Fall takes place in a communist industrial dystopia where the inhabitants are completely subject to the regime. The main hero, named Black, is a obedient worker at one of the many factories. However, when the entrance door gets damaged, he takes the opportunity to break free. Gameplay featuring a side-view focuses on exploration of the mysterious environment.
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
Arcade 08 August 2017
A collection of classic 2D platform games from the popular Mega Man series created by Capcom. This production is a sequel to Mega Man Legacy Collection, released in 2015, and it offers four games that were absent in the aforementioned collection. This time we get: Mega Man 7 released in 1995 on SNES console, Mega Man 8 released in 1996 on PlayStation and SEGA Saturn as well as two newest parts of the series: Mega Man 9 (2008) and Mega Man 10 (2010).
Savage: Road to Darkness
Action canceled
Savage: Road to Darkness is a two-dimensional platformer developed for PCs. The action takes place in the land of fantasy inhabited by humanoid animals, and we play the role of a crocodile trained in the techniques of fighting ninja clans. The game focuses on clashes using a variety of attacks, weapons and special abilities.
A Walk in the Dark
Arcade 05 February 2012
Two-dimensional platformer combining elements of Limbo and VVVVVVV games. The production was created by an independent studio Flying Turtle Software, for which this is the first such a serious project.
Mighty Gunvolt Burst
Arcade 15 June 2017
Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a sequel to the 2014 arcade game Mighty Gunvolt that was released on Nintendo 3DS. Both games were developed by Inti Creates, 2D action games specialists. We play as the titular Gunvolt, a hero who can control lightning and uses that ability in his fight against evil. He is aided by the ghost of a girl name Joule who lives inside our protagonist, providing him protection in critical situations.
Unformed
Action 25 April 2020
Production of the type of metroidvania, in which the player goes to a fantastic land hiding the key to immortality. The action is presented from the side, and the fun consists in exploring different levels, performing tasks commissioned by independent characters, solving more or less complex puzzles and fighting with encountered enemies.
Flinthook
Action 18 April 2017
Flinthook is a roguelike platform game developed by the indie studio Tribute Games. We play as a space pirate who is also a treasure hunter. We will have to face an ancient evil that threatens the entire universe. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective and takes place on procedurally generated spaceships. Our hero has a wide array of tools available that will help him move around the game's levels and fight with the encountered enemies. Blasma Pistol is our primary weapon.
Bye-Bye Boxboy!
Adventure 02 February 2017
Bye-Bye Boxboy! is the third installment of the logical platform game series developed by HAL Laboratory. Just like in the previous games, we play as Qbby, a square character that can replicate his shape. This time, he has to save Qbabies, beings that look like smaller versions of him. As a reward for his help, they will give him additional abilities. The game is made of eighteen diverse locations where we will have to solve logical and environmental puzzles and avoid traps.
Hey! Pikmin
Action 28 July 2017
A 2D platform game with logic puzzle elements developed by Arzest and Nintendo. The game's protagonist is Captain Olimar, whose ship crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by the eponymous creatures. He has to explore the newfound world and find a way to escape. Hey! Pikmin utilizes a side-view perspective and the gameplay focuses on exploring varied locations, jumping on platforms, avoiding traps, and fighting enemies.
Meganoid
Action 15 March 2017
Meganoid is a 2D platform game developed by the independent studio OrangePixel. We play as an armed to the teeth hero who explores the procedurally generated maps of the titular ship. As we play, we will explore many various levels, jump from one platform to another, avoid numerous traps, and face hordes of enemies. We will use many weapons like rocket launcher, plasma rifle, or explosives while eliminating them.
Savage: The Shard of Gosen
Arcade 30 August 2019
Savage: The Shard of Gosen is a platformer with RPG and adventure elements. During gameplay, we explore a gloomy fantasy world, complete quests, develop our character, solve puzzles, and fight enemies with an extensive combat system.
Signs of Life
Adventure TBA (early access since 27 January 2014)
A survival sandbox game, in which you try to survive on an inhospitable planet. You do that by building shelters, crafting tools and weapons, etc.
Unto the End
Action 09 December 2020
Unto the End is an action platform game developed by 2 Ton Studios, which takes us to the fantasy land inspired by Norse mythology. Production allows you to play as a Viking, whose family was murdered by a powerful beast. The plot revolves around attempts to take revenge on this monster. Both graphics and game mechanics are two-dimensional. During the gameplay we have to push to the right side of the screen, avoid traps and solve occasional puzzles.
Star Child
Action TBA
A 2.5D platformer in which players play Spectra - a young girl trying to stop an ominous force threatening the existence of the whole world. As we play, we travel through different locations, jump over platforms and fight enemies, making use of the unique abilities of the protagonist, who is able to take control of the environment. The title was created with the goggles of virtual reality in mind, and is characterized by eye-catching graphics maintained in cartoon style.
Tiny Barbarian DX
Action 03 December 2013
Platform action game in which the player takes control of the title barbarian looking for revenge on his oppressors. The production draws on the output of eightbit titles - the pixelart graphic design is accompanied by a dynamic, chiptune soundtrack.
Light Fall
Arcade 26 April 2018
A two-dimensional platform game. It is the debut title of the Canadian studio Bishop Games. In Light Fall the player is taken to the fantasy realm of Numbra, where the darkness won the battle with the light. The player assumes the role of a mysterious boy. The player must reveal the enigmatic past of the boy and save the citizens of Numbra from the incoming danger.
Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back
Action 31 October 2017
Another installment of the series of platform games. The predecessor of this title, Bubsy 3D, title considered one of the worst platform games ever made, debuted in 1996. Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back was developed by Black Forest Games and published by Accolade, a company that came back to life after being inactive for seventeen years. The player assumes the role of the titular lynx that starts a dangerous journey in order to find the mythical Golden Fleece.
Aegis Defenders
Arcade 08 February 2018
A game developed by an indie studio, GUTS Department, that combines elements of metroidvania and tower defense. The game is set in a fantasy world where the only things left by a technologically advanced civilizations are ruins and powerful artifacts. The main characters, a mechanic called Bart and his granddaughter Clu, declare a war on the Empire – in order to end its hegemony they embark on a journey to find a legendary weapon called the Aegis.
INK
Action 05 August 2015
Platform action game in which we control a rectangular hero fighting for survival on seventy-five levels. The protagonist must not only avoid countless dangers and eliminate enemies, but also discover an initially invisible environment, spraying coloured paint around. Therefore, it is not difficult to die here, which is why production is characterised by a high level of difficulty.
Super ComboMan: Smash Edition
Arcade 22 August 2017
An independent arcade game, which is an improved version of 2014 Super ComboMan; similar to that original edition, it was developed by Interabang Entertainment - a company located in San Francisco and founded by a few friends that had met during their studies.
Super Meat Boy Forever
Arcade 23 December 2020
Super Meat Boy: Forever is a spin-off of the Super Meat Boy series developed by Team Meat. Once again, we get a 2D game where action is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. This time, however, we do not have full control over the titular character. He continuously runs ahead, we can only help him avoid all sorts of traps and obstacles. We will also have fight with powerful bosses every once in a while.
Yono and the Celestial Elephants
Adventure 12 October 2017
Yono and the Celestial Elephants is a colorful, charming adventure game with a fairy-tale-like style. It was developed by Neckbolt Games. The player assumes the role of a young elephant who – similarly to other elephants in this world – is a defender of the world. When controlling the protagonist, the player travels through various locations, solves riddles and fights. The first of the mentioned activities is the most important aspect of the game.
A Pixel Story
Adventure 30 March 2015
2D platform game, which combines several art styles in a unique fashion. A Pixel Story is set within a computer, which falls under the control of the villainous Evil OS. It soon turns out that the only piece of software able to stop him is the game’s protagonist – a small white man, known as The Chosen One. Equipped only with his Magic Hat he sets out on a journey across various regions in order to put an end to the tyrant’s rule.