Tag: pixel art

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.

Life in the Box

developed by Ars Longa Games  |  Platforms: Windows, iOS, Android

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“A point ‘n click adventure where you have to travel to different worlds, and find a way to fix a load of universe scale issues that you caused by your attempt to change time.  You’ll meet a lot of strange creatures, some of them will help you, some of them will create obstacles.”

The music is great, especially the title theme.  Love the mood.

There’s a demo available which you can download from the link at the top of the post on the TIGForums, or play in your browser (not compatible with Chrome).

[Follow on TIGForums]  |  [Play demo in browser]

life in the boxvia /r/gamedev

Caveblazers

developed by Rupert Reckless  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, & Linux

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A pixel art roguelite platformer heading to Steam Early Access in March.

“Caveblazers is a singleplayer game which attempts to emulate a multiplayer experience by incorporating random encounters with other “players”. These “players” are AI controlled characters which behave like other players and have randomized behavioral characteristics which will depict how they interact with other players. Some will follow and help you, some will run from you, and some will be aggressive towards you.”

[Vote on Steam Greenlight]

via /r/gamedev

Blitz Breaker

developed by Boncho Games  |  Platform: Windows

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“A simple, accessible twitch platformer with one small change: Your character can’t run. Play as an adorable little robot named Blitz, where your goal is to escape the factory you were built in.”

“Blitz can only jump, and perform an air dash in one of 4 directions. Upon colliding with an object that doesn’t break you, you are free to dash again. Use this to navigate a variety of challenges and hazards, including spikes, cannons, missiles, lasers, mines and even giant mechanical monsters.”

[Buy on Steam]  |  [Buy on itch.io]

Blitz Breaker released last week, with positive reviews so far.  You can also take a listen to the soundtrack below.
via /r/gamedev

Into the Dim

developed by Happymagenta  |  Platform: iOS

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“A mysterious RPG adventure of a boy and his dog. Explore tricky dungeons while thinking steps ahead in order to avoid traps. Solve puzzles, outwit and defeat enemies; uncover the town mystery!”

[Download on iTunes]  |  [Watch the Trailer]

into the dim gamevia TIGForums

Path to the Sky

developed by DEKDEV  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac

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“A roguelite platformer that lets you explore a beautiful world of flying islands with randomly generated caves, monsters and treasures. Climb your way to the top while combining items for unique combat effects each run and enjoy the mix of retro aesthetics and modern effects.”

Path to the Sky just released on Steam Early Access today.  Dek has been active in the /r/gamedev community for a long time, and seeing the game grow from the first gif that I remember (of wavy grass/plants) has been pretty cool.  So, congrats. :)

[Buy on Steam Early Access]  |  [Follow on Tumblr]

path to the skyFan art by bevisart

via /r/gamedev

Zombie Night Terror

developed by NoClip  |  Platform: Windows

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“Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic to wipe humanity of this planet. Because the only way to survive the zombie apocalypse, is to BE the apocalypse!”

“Blood, tears, non-sexual moans, inappropriate laughter, and tons of puzzles that will literally blow your brains out… This is Zombie Night Terror!”

[Follow on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

zombie night terror 1via /r/IndieGaming

Pode

developed by Henchman & Goon  |  Platforms: Unannounced

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“A puzzle adventure about friendship and cooperation.  Join Bulder the rock and Stella the star on a wonderful journey through an ancient, lush underground world filled with riddles and mysteries.”

I usually wait until there’s a bit more gameplay to show before making a full post, but I just found Pode to be super charming.   It’s still very early in development and looks like a very promising co-op game (that can also be played by one person switching characters).  The development team previously made Flem, which you can check out below.

[Visit the Website]  |  [Follow on Tumblr]

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Flem

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“An unforgiving retro-platformer where you play as Flem, the bouncing booger ball, stranded in a strange new world after the calamity of the Great Sneeze.”

[Buy on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

via /r/gamedev

Mobs, Inc.

developed by Pietro Ferrantelli, Theophile Loaec, Orik, & Augustin Grassien

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“Mobs, Inc. is hiring new employees ! The dungeon the company has been taking care of has become so attractive that too many adventurers are visiting it every day.

“Become one of these new employee hired to maintain a constant challenge for these adventurers. If you’re doing your job quite well, the CEO might give you a promotion and enhance you with some new powerful skills.”

This was made for Ludum Dare 33.  It has really simple controls, and you can play it for free below.

[Play on itch.io]

via Games We Care About

I used some footage from Thet’s Play to make the gifs.

Roggle

developed by Danger Momentum  |  Platforms: PC, Android

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“A traditional roguelike focusing on diverse builds, quick play, and intuitive controls.”

“In Roggle you will explore The Fracture, a ruined world held together by tenuous magic. Severed chunks of land drift through space, a hollow dystopia far removed from its former glory. The Fracture is a fearsome place filled with warring factions, ferocious creatures, and perilous ledges. The path you walk is up to you, but danger waits in every direction.”

[Follow on Tumblr]  |  [Dev log on TIGForums]

roggle game 2

via /r/gamedev

Stellar Stars

developed by WhiteSponge  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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An online multiplayer battle arena game for up to four players.  The levels are procedurally generated and also contain extra enemies to add to the challenge.  There are RPG elements, where you can level up and improve your character in order to help climb the leaderboard.

[Follow on Steam]  |  [Visit the Website]

stellar stars 2

via /r/gamedev