Author: Pickled Sea Cat

Resolutiion

“An old killer escorts a curious AI through chaotic combat, puzzling secrets, and unsettling calm in a dreamscape of madmen and sane animals.

“Explore a fractured future, gathering weird weapons and stories, to piece together the past: a friend betrayed, a family broken, worlds at war. To solve the mystery of the Cradles take on a multi-cultural-mashup of cynical gods, emotional machines, zealots, luddites, and furry critters in a world that doesn’t care if it confuses or kills you — oh hey, a kitty!”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch
Release: May 28, 2020

Gripper

“The prodigal son of Mad Max and Zelda. Action RPG on wheels where you tear singing hearts of your relatives out from bosses.  Dive deep into the world of machines and the story of human love, forgiveness, and betrayal.

“In Gripper, androids celebrate “Burning Man” by burning men.  Literally.  That’s why all inhabitants bear a physical injury of one sort or another.  You and your deaf sister are no exceptions.  The two of you live peacefully on a farm until someone comes and burns it down.  Now, your sister is missing.  All you have left is your car with a hook.  The time to learn how to kill with it is running out.”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA

Moonshell Island

“An action adventure with RPG and simulation elements set on a whimsical island, featuring charming characters, a satisfying action battle system, mini-games and a heartwarming tale of achieving dreams, supporting friends, and building a community.

“When mysterious creatures begin to threaten the peace, you must journey to find the source of the trouble and recruit the islanders to a safe haven, Crabby’s Cabana Club. As the club population grows, more services become available to aid you on your quest to uncover not only the secrets of the island, but also of yourself.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA

Sky Beneath

“In Sky Beneath, you assume the role of Cassie, an intrepid scavenger seeking salvage in abandoned mining facilities.  Aided by your inventor friend Annie and the use of advanced alien technology, you take control of the gravity to walk on walls and ceilings and change the gravity direction of objects around you.

“Set on a planet where an uneasy alliance between humans and technologically advanced aliens has caused an increased rift between the rich and the poor, Cassie and Annie must uncover the truth of what happened to the previous inhabitants of this land and how to get off this ravaged planet.  As they solve increasingly complex puzzles, they’ll traverse high tech research labs, opulent floating cities, and alien citadels.  They’ll also encounter alien flora and fauna, like the mischievous ratcoons, which are exactly what they sound like.”

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Platforms: PC, consoles
Release: 2021

Blasphemous

“An action-platformer that combines the fast-paced, skilled combat of a hack-n-slash game with a deep and evocative narrative core, which is delivered through rewarding exploration of an intricate world comprised of non-linear levels.  Submerge yourself in an uniquely awkward dark fantasy, carefully created by our awesome team of pixel artisans.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: September 19, 2019

Hollow Knight: Silksong

“Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.

“Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021

SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE

“Time moves only when you move. Enemies pour in from every direction. You are in complete control as you shoot, slice, and explode your way through dozens and dozens of increasingly challenging stages. The closer you get to the core, the more powerful you become. You amass an arsenal of skills and weapons. You uncover snippets of precious knowledge – of the meaning that you crave so much.

“The third game in the SUPERHOT franchise – MIND CONTROL DELETE gives you more insight into the world of SUPERHOT, more story, more signature gameplay. Keep dancing the slow motion ballet of destruction for so much longer than ever before.”

Just so you are aware after completing the game you will have to leave the game running for 2 1/2 hours while a timer counts down in order to play more. You can read more about that here.

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox
Release: July 14, 2020

One Hand Clapping

“A 2D platformer that invites you to sing into your microphone to solve musical puzzles and discover the power of your voice as it changes the world.

“This exceptionally unique game provides you the freedom to express yourself through its mechanics, helping you build confidence in both your singing voice and the voice within you. The world of One Hand Clapping is full of vibrant landscapes and mysterious characters portrayed through a warm, minimalist aesthetic that inspires self-expression without overwhelming the senses.”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile
Release: 2021 (currently in early access on Google Stadia)