Author: Pickled Sea Cat

LAZR – A Clothformer

“A skill-based, physics-enhanced cyberpunk platformer whose gameplay is emphasized sharply by its dynamic cloth simulations.  The setting draws inspiration from such sources as Akira, Judge Dredd, Ghost in the Shell, and Bladerunner.  You play as LAZR, a fusion-powered killer android, who finds themselves in a new, dangerous future metropolis called Alpha City One. “

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita
Release: 2020

The White Door

“Robert Hill wakes up in a Mental Health facility and suffers from severe memory loss.  Follow the facility’s strict daily routine, explore his dreams and help him recall his memories.  The White Door is a new point-and-click adventure developed by the creators of the Cube Escape & Rusty Lake series.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Release: January 9, 2020

Wintermoor Tactics Club

“It was hard enough for Alicia to make friends at prestigious Wintermoor Academy before the whole school erupted into a snowball tournament!  Now, her tiny Tactics Club must transform from nerdy nobodies into the heroes they play in their tabletop campaign, or they’ll be disbanded forever.

“Discover the sinister truth behind the War of the Clubs in this cozy tactics RPG.  Test your strategic mettle against an avalanche of strange and colorful characters.  And don’t forget to make new friends!”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2020

Table Manners

“Nice job, it’s official – you’re a catch: you’ve bagged yourself a date.  A night of romance is yours to enjoy, if you play your cards right.

“You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.  You’ve booked the fanciest restaurant in town, put on your cleanest underwear, and your date looks totally unreal.  But getting to the table is the easy part.  Even the most perfect of evenings can quickly fall apart as you fight against Table Manner’s glorious physics.  Before you know it, you’ll be putting out your third table fire with a half-finished glass of pinot grigio.”

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Platforms: Windows
Release: February 14, 2020

Florence

“A heartfelt experience that lasts around 30 minutes. It’s short, but deeply meaningful.

“At 25, Florence Yeoh feels a little stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media.  Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world.

“Experience every beat of Florence and Krish’s relationship through a series of bespoke gameplay vignettes – from flirting to fighting, from helping each other grow to growing apart.  Drawing inspiration from ‘slice of life’ graphic novels and webcomics, Florence is intimate, raw and personal.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch
Release: February 14, 2020

LUNA – The Shadow Dust

“A charming hand-animated puzzle adventure without written dialogue featuring dual character control.  Behind the shadow of reality, an enchanted world awaits illumination. Experience the magical journey of a young boy and his companion as they solve puzzles and trace back the memories of old, brought to life with visually stunning, wordless cinematics.  Enter the ancient tower that stands at the edge of the world and discover the hand-drawn cinematics, intricate puzzles and haunting music of this indie gem.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: February 13, 2020

Evan’s Remains

“A mystery-thriller puzzle adventure about finding a missing boy: Evan.  The game combines logic-based platform puzzles with narrative inspired by Japanese graphic adventure games.

“Evan, the genius boy, has been missing for years.  One day, a letter signed by him is received, claiming he’s on an uninhabited island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.  Nobody knows why, but he asked specifically for a girl named “Dysis” to go and look for him.  The player will take control of this girl, who we don’t know much about.  As we follow Dysis’s adventure, questions will start to be answered little by little.  All of the little puzzle pieces which seemed unrelated in the beginning will now begin to slowly fit together as the truth is slowly revealed.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: May 2020

Black, White, & Red

  • Downwell Strap on your Gunboots and go deeper and deeper into the abyss in search of treasure.
  • Apple slash Head into the dark marshland and vanquish all the cute but maybe evil creatures there.
  • Dogworld Go on a platforming action adventure in a land full of cute best friends.
  • NeedlesongControl a flying needle by whistling just like Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy. 

Music by Conrad Tannum who did a bonus track from Apple Slash, while Hallvard “faRk” Ulsund did the main audio for the game (I misattributed earlier).

Dead Cells

“A rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer.  You’ll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle… assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat.  No checkpoints.  Kill, die, learn, repeat.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: August 18, 2018