The Messenger – Retro Ninja Platformer with Time-Travel Charm
Introduction I love cozy, easy-to-pick-up games. The Messenger (released August 30, 2018) whisked me into its pixel-art ninja world…
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Black Bird – Operatic Score-Chasing Dark-Fantasy Shooter
I admit it: I’m a former eSports hopeful who now lounges with a bemused grin, torching hype…
Duck Game – Frantic Pixel Duck Shooter
Hey everyone! Today I’m quacking about Duck Game, a frantic multiplayer shooter set in 1984—complete with guns,…
The Crimson Diamond – A Cozy Retro Text Mystery
Introduction The Crimson Diamond, released August 15, 2024, is a retro‐style EGA text‐parser mystery adventure. You play…
Sticky Business – Adorable Sticker Shop Sim
I’m excited to kick off our chat about Sticky Business by Spellgarden Games. Moreover, Assemble Entertainment published…
Rain World – Master Stealth & Survival in 2D Pixel Ruins
Introduction Rain World, released on March 28, 2017, puts you in the paws of a wandering slugcat…
Balatro – Psychedelic Poker Roguelike
Balatro Deals In On February 20, 2024 On the same day Balatro arrived on Steam, February 20,…
NeverAwake – Master Soul Loops in a Haunting Bullet Hell
Let’s dive into NeverAwake by Neotro Inc. and published by Phoenixx Inc. I’ve logged over 80 levels…
Castaway – Pixel Island Quest & Survivor Tower
Introduction Castaway, released on August 16, 2024, welcomes players to a lovely pixel-art world that feels both…
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon – 8-Bit Revival
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Arriving as a love letter to 8-bit classics, Bloodstained: Curse of the…