Some of the best pixel art indie games that I have curated or ones that just hit you right in the nostalgia with their retro feel.
developed by Dantat Studio
“Explore the virtual waters of Pine Canyon while casting a line for trout and other realistic coldwater species. Adventure into an array of environments including forgotten canyons, dark forests, rugged alpine lakes, sylvan ponds…and more?”
[Follow on itch.io] | [Visit the Website]
Platforms: Windows, Mobile
Release: Summer 2019
developed by Big Blue Bubble
“A combat-focused action-platformer combining the challenging gameplay of Diablo & Dark Souls with fluid pixel animation popularized by Dead Cells. Keep the peace at all costs as you shoot & slash your way through hordes of monsters, or fall to their attacks and face them all over again.”
via Kinda Funny Games Platforms: Windows (Consoles TBA)
Release: Winter 2019
developed by Phobia Game Studio | published by Devolver Digital
“A reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: 2020
developed by Matías Schmied
“Evan’s Remains combines logic-based platforming with narrative-driven visual novel elements. The game features gorgeous pixel-graphics, and puzzles that must be solved using logic, rather than dexterity or skill. Throughout the game, players will slowly uncover the story of the disappearance of the missing boy: Evan, and the nature of Dysis’ quest to find him.”
[Kickstarter] | [Play the Demo]
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Release: 2020
developed by Steel Mantis | published by Big Sugar
“After mysteriously vanishing from galactic charts, the fortress of Valfaris has suddenly reappeared in the orbit of a dying sun. Once a self-contained paradise, the grandiose citadel now plays host to an ever-growing darkness.
“Therion, a fearless and proud son of Valfaris, returns to his home to uncover the truth of its doomed fate and to challenge the arcane evil at its very heart.”
[Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Release: 2019
developed by Hi-Bit Studios
“A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.”
[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website]
Platforms: Windows, PS4
Release: June 20, 2019
developed by Roach Games
“Join the trashcan knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and Half Kingdoms of the Dump. Rescue the trashpicked King, defeat the totally disgusting Toxic Grimelin Army and prevent the Lands of Fill from an all-out war!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: TBA
developed by Sokpop Collective
“In Simmiland you create a small civilization that you can only influence indirectly by playing cards to the land, such as plants🍃 and minerals ⛰️. Playing a plant on a grass biome tile will result in a wheat plant, but playing a plant card somewhere else will also create something else. Try to experiment as much as you can!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: August 18, 2018
developed by Roman Agapov
A fan project based on “The Last Night“, a gorgeous cyberpunk thriller (that we are all waiting on!). Final Run is mostly a solo project done by Roman Agapov as a challenge to see if they could emulate The Last Night’s art style and was made in eight months during their final year of university. I think they did a pretty good job :-) The music is also really well done and was created by Laurent Lozano.
You can see the full gameplay video on YouTube, and there is also a slightly more detailed post about the development here.
Platforms: Windows
Release: TBA
developed by doinksoft | published by Devolver Digital
“Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
“Tiptoe outside the friendly confines of your technological marvel and follow your feline instincts through tight tunnels and mysterious waterways to scavenge for new weapons and gear. Adventure awaits the most curious of cats in Gato Roboto!”
[Buy on Steam] | [Buy on Switch]
Platforms: Windows, Switch
Release: May 30, 2019