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 Pixel-boy
“Fairy song is an exploration game, you take part in a vast and mysterious world, where you’ll meet lots of curious characters, visit various environments, freely explore these peaceful landscapes, and maybe you’ll discover the secrets they hide.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: June 2, 2018
developed by 21c Ducks
“A souls-like action adventure game with time travel”
Journey between the past and present of a fallen world as Freyr, a vagabond who has lost her memory. Try to discover who you are and the cause of the tragedy in a story inspired by Nordic mythology.
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Release: 2021
developed by noname studio
A 2-4 local multiplayer game where you are a balloon expelling air in order to force your opponents into the spikes on the wall. There are six different characters (including an octopus!) that you can choose from to look cute while you blow up your friends. After you die you can still fly around and shove the person you love the most into the spikes. :)
Platforms: Windows, Switch
Release: TBA
developed by Dean Moynihan
“Survive the downpour by sailing through the flooded world and building your little boat as you go. Write a message in a bottle to other players about anything. Tell a story, share a secret, try to help a player or even harm them. Read other player’s messages and choose whether to throw it back into the ocean or destroy it forever.”
You can follow the developer on twitter for updates.
Platforms: TBA
Release: 2019
developed by Hibernian Workshop | published by The Arcade Crew
“Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God. Measure your devotion and your bravery by journeying into deepest darkness for answers to questions that will challenge your very existence.”
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Switch
Release: April 25, 2019
developed by Dejima Games & Gabe Miller
“An action platformer set in a fantasy world of living fire-monsters. Join Firegirl as she begins her first night on the fire brigade. Explore the city, rescue survivors, and uncover the mystery behind the fire monster attacks.”
Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
developed by Askiisoft | published by Devolver Digital
“A stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Switch
Release: April 18, 2019
developed by Cuddle Monster Games | published by Kongregate
“A juicy arcade shooter with bold color schemes and a heavy synthwave soundtrack. Jump into the hooves of a demon out to kill a bunch of other demons as you progress through an extensive campaign and dominate wonderfully over-the-top bosses. Accumulate an arsenal of powerful weapons and upgrades as you take on varied and brutal challenges.”
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via Hardcore Gamer Platforms: Windows, Mac, Switch
Release: Q2 2019
developed by Robotality | published by Chucklefish
“Adventure into the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy RPG set in the 1930s great desert wilderness. Outwit your enemies in daring turn-based combat, raid occult tombs and make tough choices in a procedurally generated grand pulp expedition!”
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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: April 11, 2019
developed by PA Games
A super cute SNES platformer where you control an octopus (humoctopus?) and have to collect coins and fish in each level. The fish are in the possession of what appear to be some innocent kittens until they fly down in their spaceship and start shooting. 😱
The developer loved the Super Famicom growing up and in 2015 decided to learn how to program for one, and so here we are with a brand new SNES game. There isn’t a release date announced yet but the game is nearing completion with just the box art and ending to finish.
Platform: SNES (what?!)
Release: TBA