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.

Spacejacked

developed by Rotten Mage

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“An arena-based shooter with elements of tower defense. Control Dave, a lone technician tasked with protecting the whole spaceship from being overrun by aliens while it prepares to warp into hyperspace.”

Releasing in early 2016 (soon!) for PC, Mac, & Linux. There’s a demo available that features the endless mode of the game, which you can download from below.

[Follow on Steam] | [Visit the Website] | [Download demo on Gamejolt]

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Death Trash

developed by crafting legends

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“A modern post-apocalyptic roleplaying game with influences of cyberpunk, science fiction, horror, the grotesque and trash-talk humor. It features a world full of dialogue and interesting characters, item crafting and realtime combat. Player freedom is emphasized and combat is not the only way to survive.”

[Visit the Website] | [Follow on Tumblr]

Ancestor

developed by SuperMegaQuest

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“A puzzle action runner that will challenge your brain and dazzle your eyes. Venture across a dangerous landscape riddled with traps and enemies. Defeating foes and overcoming obstacles will earn you currency chips that you can spend on lavish cloaks and various orbs. As you travel further into the unknown, your surroundings scale in difficulty, demanding quick thinking and swift reflexes.”

It’s just released on iOS and Android for free, and you can download it below.

[on Google Play] | [on iTunes] | [Follow on Tumblr]

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Planet Diver

developed by Fabraz

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Top down arcade shooter with a fleshed out story mode campaign. Currently on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux; as well as released on Android and iOS.

“Planet Diver is about an adventurous daredevil tackling her newest obsession: Wing suit diving. With her close robotic companion Buddy she’ll travel across space to seek out the most dangerous planets and their respective chasms to dive in. You’ll dive through a variety of deadly and exotic planets, fighting off the flora and fauna of each locale, while collecting valuable star stuff to further fund your adventures.”

[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website] | [Buy on Google Play] | [Buy on iTunes]

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The Last Shore

developed by Pulpo Games

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“A moody, beautifully narrated action/adventure game, with handcrafted 2D pixel animations and a mysterious world to explore. You play as a girl whose home is going to be destroyed by the gods. She embarks on an adventure, exploring mysterious islands scattered across the sea. Each island houses one of her “birthrights”; ancient artifacts that will help her continue her quest deeper into this strange world.

“As the adventure unfolds and the girl approaches her destination – the Last Shore, home of the gods – she learns more about her world, her family, and herself. Can she prevail when everything she knows is turned upside down?”

[Back on Kickstarter] | [Wishlist on Steam]

via IndieGameEnthusiast

Fireside in The Curious Expedition

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“The Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.”

I have a bit of a softspot for this game; it’s currently on Steam Early Access

[Buy on Early Access] | [Visit the Website] | [Watch the Trailer]

Wizard of Legend

developed by Contingent99

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“A fast paced 2D dungeon crawler where you assume the role of a powerful wizard on his quest for fame and glory!

“Every year In the kingdom of Lanova, the Legendary Council of Magic holds an invitational challenge for qualified wizards who aspire to join their ranks. Contestants who manage to overcome all the trials set forth by the Council will be granted the honor of joining the Council of Magic as its newest Wizard of Legend!

“Battle your way through each council member’s challenge by defeating powerful conjured enemies! Collect valuable spells and relics to build up your magical arsenal to fit your playstyle! Achieve mastery over magic by chaining spells together to create devastating combination attacks! Face each council member in combat to earn your right to become a Wizard of Legend!”

[Wishlist on Steam] | [Visit the Website] | [Watch the Trailer]

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Copy Girl

developed by Tokinsom & 7Soul

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An action platformer inspired by Megaman, currently in development for Windows. There are currently 8 levels and bosses, and each time you defeat a boss you’re rewarded with a new weapon.

[Follow on TIGForums] | [Follow on Tumblr]

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Streets of Rogue

developed by Matt Dabrowski

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“A rogue-lite about player choice, freedom, and anarchic fun. The game takes inspiration from fast-paced top-down rogue-lites like Binding of Isaac and Nuclear Throne, and adds free-form, experimentation-driven, emergent gameplay elements of RPGs like Deus Ex. Rather than taking place in a dungeon, the game is set in a functioning, procedurally generated city, where complex AI informs denizens from all walks of life, who are just trying to get by in their daily activities.”

Still in early development for PC, you can watch this development blog video to get a bit more info on the game.

[Visit the Website]

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Lone Survivor

developed Jasper Byrne

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“An unusual mix of survival horror, stealth mechanics, adventure games, a virtual pet, a physical and psychological survival simulation and a truly interactive story. The player is encouraged to role-play and forget about the game’s workings, while the story moulds to match the player’s actions. This is a game where your choices genuinely matter.”

[Buy on Steam] | [Visit the Website] | [Watch the Trailer]

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