Tag: 2D Platformer
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The Atmospheric Beauty of Oscuro Blossom’s Glow
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In a world of giant bugs and magical plants, embark on a journey to track down a creature that is threatening the world. Oscuro Blossom’s Glow is a beautiful 2D puzzle platformer with a vivid atmosphere and soundscape. Developed by Hongoneon, you play as Selene, a girl seeking to heal…
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Lighting Lanterns is a Small Adventure with a Big Heart
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Developer Purple Tortoise brings a cozy, heartfelt entry to the world of 2D platformers with Lighting Lanterns, a gentle game about friendship, adventure, and the light that small acts of kindness can bring to the world. The Lighting Lanterns demo is available now as part of Steam Next Fest: June…
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Dragon is Dead Ascends to Full Release, Launches June 6
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After a year of intense community-driven development, the wait is nearly over! PM Studios and TeamSuneat have announced that Dragon is Dead, their brutally stylish 2D hack-and-slash roguelite, will finally emerge from Early Access on June 6, 2025. This full 1.0 release represents the culmination of a development journey that…
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BIOMORPH Breaks Into the PS Store
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In a world where killer robots ravage the countryside, one cat has the power to take them down and save their planet. Join Harlo’s fight in BIOMORPH, by Lucid Dreams Studio, now on the PS Store! On the Brink of Annihilation BIOMORPH is a captivating 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure, set…
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11 Demos to Try During Steam Next Fest 2024
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It’s that time of year again, time for the Steam Next Fest. And like the Next Fest before it, there are a ton of amazing demos from a variety of genres for players to look forward to. With so many games to choose from it can be hard to wade…
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Super Puzzled Cat is Coming January 2025
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Penguin Mug Games have announced that their upcoming 2D puzzle platformer game Super Puzzled Cat is coming to Steam in January 2025. Players can take advantage of limitless save states to explore hidden pathways and unconventional strategies without losing progress. With over 150 different levels and multiple endings to discover,…
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Review: Vindefiant’s Demo Makes You the Villain
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How many of you feel overworked and underappreciated at your jobs? Like a cog in the great, uncaring, corporate machine? How many of you wish you could just give your boss a real piece of your mind? Vindefiant, developed by Blakey Games, allows you to fulfill that fantasy in… perhaps…
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Review: Clap Your Hands for Cherry Jump
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If you enjoy casual platformers that test your reflexes, then you might want to try Cherry Jump. We played the demo during Steam’s Next Fest, and this seemingly simple arcade runner hides some interesting challenges. Multiple Ways to Play Cherry Jump by Heinrich Venter is an engaging 2D platformer that…
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Elsie Reveals Its Full Voice Cast!
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Alright arcade fans, we’ve got some exciting news about the upcoming Megaman-like, Elsie! Playtonic Games has just released a trailer announcing the complete voice cast for all of the characters. Yes, Elsie is coming to you fully voiced, and by some of the best in the industry. The titular character…
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Elsie Blasts Into Game Stores Next Month
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Playtonic Friends has announced their newest release by developer Knight Shift Games! Elsie, the technicolor roguelike action-platformer, is coming to PC and console September 10th. Elsie is a game inspired heavily by anime and Megaman. Dr. Grey, a brilliant scientist and roboticist, created a team of high-tech androids specifically designed…