1
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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Hollow Knight
Steam
Publisher:
Team Cherry
Developer:
Team Cherry
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Feb 24, 2017
8 years, 6 months ago
|
$14.99
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2DActionAdventureAtmosphericControllerCuteDark FantasyDifficultExplorationGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieMetroidvaniaMultiple EndingsOpen WorldPlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-likeStory Rich
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403,907 |
136,701 |
10/10 |
~$39 million
|
2
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Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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Cuphead
Steam
Publisher:
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Developer:
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
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Sep 29, 2017
7 years, 11 months ago
|
$19.99
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2DActionBullet HellCartoonCartoonyCo-opColorfulDifficultFunnyGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieLocal Co-OpMultiplayerPlatformerRetroShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-like
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341,182 |
59,294 |
10/10 |
~$23 million
|
3
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Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Celeste
Steam
Publisher:
Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Developers:
Extremely OK Games, Ltd., Maddy Makes Games Inc.
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Jan 25, 2018
7 years, 7 months ago
|
$19.99
$4.99
-75%
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2D2D PlatformerActionAdventureAtmosphericCuteDifficultExplorationFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackIndieLGBTQ+Pixel GraphicsPlatformerPrecision PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
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107,798 |
53,276 |
10/10 |
~$20 million
|
4
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Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
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Geometry Dash
Steam
Publisher:
RobTop Games
Developer:
RobTop Games
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Dec 22, 2014
10 years, 8 months ago
|
$4.99
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2DActionArcadeCasualCharacter CustomizationColorfulDifficultFamily FriendlyFunnyGreat SoundtrackIndieLevel EditorMusicPlatformerPrecision PlatformerPsychological HorrorRhythmSide ScrollerSingleplayerStrategy
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151,431 |
192,528 |
9/10 |
~$18 million
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5
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“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Steam
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Developer:
Moon Studios GmbH
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Apr 27, 2016
9 years, 4 months ago
|
$19.99
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2.5D2DActionAdventureAtmosphericBeautifulControllerCuteDifficultFamily FriendlyFantasyGreat SoundtrackIndieMetroidvaniaOpen WorldPlatformerPuzzleSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
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121,757 |
29,202 |
9/10 |
~$11 million
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6
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Steam
Publisher:
505 Games
Developer:
ArtPlay
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Jun 18, 2019
6 years, 2 months ago
|
$39.99
|
2.5D2DActionAdventureAnimeCraftingDark FantasyDifficultExplorationFemale ProtagonistGothicGreat SoundtrackIndieMetroidvaniaNudityPlatformerRPGSexual ContentSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
106,708 |
10,698 |
9/10 |
~$8.2 million
|
7
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Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
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Blasphemous
Steam
Publisher:
Team17
Developer:
The Game Kitchen
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Sep 10, 2019
5 years, 11 months ago
|
$24.99
$6.24
-75%
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2DActionAdventureBloodDark FantasyDifficultGoreGothicGreat SoundtrackHorrorIndieLore-RichMetroidvaniaNudityPixel GraphicsPlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-likeViolent
|
94,388 |
16,438 |
9/10 |
~$7.9 million
|
8
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Steam
Publisher:
Yacht Club Games
Developer:
Yacht Club Games
|
Jun 26, 2014
11 years, 2 months ago
|
$39.99
|
2DActionAdventureArcadeComedyDifficultFantasyFunnyGreat SoundtrackIndieKickstarterLocal Co-OpMedievalOld SchoolPixel GraphicsPlatformerRPGRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
61,080 |
9,810 |
10/10 |
~$7.5 million
|
9
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Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
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BattleBlock Theater®
Steam
Publisher:
The Behemoth
Developer:
The Behemoth
|
May 15, 2014
11 years, 3 months ago
|
$14.99
|
2D2D PlatformerActionCasualCatsCo-opComedyFunnyIndieLevel EditorLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerNarrationOnline Co-OpPlatformerPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
143,111 |
23,113 |
10/10 |
~$6.6 million
|
10
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Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
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Broforce
Steam
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Developer:
Free Lives
|
Oct 15, 2015
9 years, 10 months ago
|
$14.99
|
2DActionAdventureAmericaArcadeCasualCo-opComedyEpicFunnyGoreIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerRetroShooterSide Scroller
|
113,241 |
20,120 |
10/10 |
~$5.8 million
|
11
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Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
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Spelunky 2
Steam
Publisher:
Mossmouth
Developers:
BlitWorks, Mossmouth
|
Sep 29, 2020
4 years, 11 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2D2D Platformer4 Player LocalActionAction RoguelikeCo-opCuteDark HumorDifficultFunnyIndieLocal Co-OpOnline Co-OpPerma DeathPlatformerProcedural GenerationPvPReplay ValueRoguelikeSide Scroller
|
27,079 |
13,542 |
9/10 |
~$5.2 million
|
12
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Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
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Sonic Mania
Steam
Publisher:
SEGA
Developers:
Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
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Aug 29, 2017
7 years, 12 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2DActionAction-AdventureAdventureArcadeCartoonyCasualClassicColorfulFamily FriendlyFast-PacedGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-OpMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerRemakeRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
46,726 |
13,247 |
9/10 |
~$5.1 million
|
13
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My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
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My Friend Pedro
Steam
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Developer:
DeadToast Entertainment
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Jun 20, 2019
6 years, 2 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2.5D2DActionBloodBullet TimeComedyControllerFast-PacedFunnyGoreGreat SoundtrackIndieMultiplayerParkourPhysicsPlatformerShooterSide ScrollerSingleplayerViolent
|
80,425 |
10,975 |
10/10 |
~$4.2 million
|
14
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The miserable journey of a broken man...
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LISA: The Painful
Steam
Publisher:
Serenity Forge
Developer:
Dingaling Productions
|
Dec 15, 2014
10 years, 8 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2DAdventureAtmosphericChoices MatterComedyDarkDark HumorFunnyHorrorIndieJRPGParty-Based RPGPixel GraphicsPost-apocalypticPsychological HorrorRPGRPGMakerSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
|
37,720 |
9,833 |
10/10 |
~$3.8 million
|
15
|
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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Super Meat Boy
Steam
Publishers:
Developer:
Team Meat
|
Nov 30, 2010
14 years, 8 months ago
|
$14.99
|
2D2D PlatformerActionComedyControllerDifficultFast-PacedFunnyGoreGreat SoundtrackIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerPrecision PlatformerReplay ValueRetroSide ScrollerSingleplayerTime AttackUnforgiving
|
26,762 |
12,849 |
9/10 |
~$3.7 million
|
16
|
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
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Rogue Legacy 2
Steam
Publisher:
Cellar Door Games
Developer:
Cellar Door Games
|
Apr 28, 2022
3 years, 3 months ago
|
$24.99
|
2D2D PlatformerActionAction RoguelikeAdventureArcadeCartoonyDifficultGreat SoundtrackIndieMetroidvaniaMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerProcedural GenerationRPGRoguelikeRogueliteSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
57,335 |
7,476 |
9/10 |
~$3.6 million
|
17
|
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
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Skul: The Hero Slayer
Steam
Publisher:
NEOWIZ
Developer:
SOUTHPAW GAMES
|
Jan 20, 2021
4 years, 7 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2DActionAction RoguelikeAction-AdventureAdventureCuteDifficultFantasyHack and SlashIndieMetroidvaniaMultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerRoguelikeRogueliteSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichVillain Protagonist
|
114,560 |
9,322 |
9/10 |
~$3.6 million
|
18
|
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
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Blasphemous 2
Steam
Publisher:
Team17
Developer:
The Game Kitchen
|
Aug 24, 2023
2 years ago
|
$37.99
$22.79
-40%
|
2D2D PlatformerAction RPGAction-AdventureAdventureCombatDifficultFantasyHack and SlashHorrorLore-RichMetroidvaniaMultiple EndingsNonlinearPixel GraphicsPlatformerSide ScrollerSouls-likeStory RichUnforgiving
|
43,165 |
4,400 |
9/10 |
~$3.2 million
|
19
|
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
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Streets of Rage 4
Steam
Publisher:
Dotemu
Developers:
Dotemu, Guard Crush, Lizardcube
|
Apr 30, 2020
5 years, 3 months ago
|
$24.99
|
2DActionAdventureArcadeBeat 'em upCasualClassicCo-opCo-op CampaignColorfulFightingGreat SoundtrackHand-drawnIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerOnline Co-OpRetroSide Scroller
|
45,218 |
6,643 |
9/10 |
~$3.2 million
|
20
|
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
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Spelunky
Steam
Publisher:
Mossmouth
Developer:
Mossmouth
|
Aug 8, 2013
12 years ago
|
$14.99
|
2DActionAction RoguelikeAddictiveAdventureArcadeCo-opControllerDifficultGreat SoundtrackIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerPerma DeathPlatformerProcedural GenerationReplay ValueRoguelikeSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
27,962 |
10,080 |
9/10 |
~$2.9 million
|
21
|
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
|
Rogue Legacy
Steam
Publisher:
Cellar Door Games
Developer:
Cellar Door Games
|
Jun 27, 2013
12 years, 1 month ago
|
$14.99
|
2DActionAction RoguelikeAddictiveAdventureArcadeControllerExplorationFantasyIndieMedievalMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsPlatformerRPGRoguelikeRogueliteRoguevaniaSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
25,975 |
9,976 |
9/10 |
~$2.9 million
|
22
|
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
|
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Steam
Publishers:
Dotemu, Gamirror Games
Developer:
Tribute Games Inc.
|
Jun 16, 2022
3 years, 2 months ago
|
$24.99
|
2DActionAction-AdventureAdventureArcadeAtmosphericBeat 'em upCartoonCo-op CampaignColorfulComic BookFamily FriendlyIndieLocal Co-OpMartial ArtsMultiplayerNinjaPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
66,853 |
5,628 |
10/10 |
~$2.7 million
|
23
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Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!
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Awesomenauts
Steam
Publisher:
Atari
Developer:
Ronimo Games
|
Aug 1, 2012
13 years ago
|
$19.99
|
2DActionCartoonCo-opCompetitiveControllerFree to PlayFunnyGreat SoundtrackIndieLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMOBAMultiplayerOnline Co-OpPlatformerSci-fiSide ScrollerSpaceStrategy
|
83,568 |
6,931 |
9/10 |
~$2.7 million
|
24
|
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Steam
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Developer:
Humble Hearts LLC
|
May 24, 2013
12 years, 3 months ago
|
$14.99
|
2DActionAction RPGAdventureAnimeAtmosphericBeat 'em upBeautifulControllerExplorationFantasyGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashIndieMetroidvaniaPlatformerRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory Rich
|
26,334 |
9,109 |
9/10 |
~$2.6 million
|
25
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Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
|
ROUNDS
Steam
Publisher:
Landfall
Developer:
Landfall
|
Apr 1, 2021
4 years, 4 months ago
|
$5.99
|
2D2D Fighter2D PlatformerActionArcadeCard BattlerCard GameDeckbuildingFightingIndieLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerParty GamePhysicsPlatformerPvPRoguelike DeckbuilderRogueliteSide ScrollerTwin Stick Shooter
|
21,112 |
22,791 |
10/10 |
~$2.6 million
|
26
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A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
|
Until Then
Steam
Publisher:
Maximum Entertainment
Developer:
Polychroma Games
|
Jun 25, 2024
1 year, 2 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2DAdventureCasualColorfulConversationDramaEmotionalForeignInteractive FictionLGBTQ+LinearMultiple EndingsMysteryPixel GraphicsPsychologicalRomanceSide ScrollerSingleplayerStory RichVisual Novel
|
28,645 |
6,294 |
10/10 |
~$2.4 million
|
27
|
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
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Salt and Sanctuary
Steam
Publisher:
Ska Studios
Developer:
Ska Studios
|
May 17, 2016
9 years, 3 months ago
|
$17.99
|
2DActionAction RPGAdventureAtmosphericCo-opDarkDark FantasyDifficultGoreHorrorIndieLocal Co-OpMetroidvaniaPlatformerRPGSide ScrollerSingleplayerSouls-likeStory Rich
|
N/A |
6,921 |
9/10 |
~$2.4 million
|
28
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Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
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LIMBO
Steam
Publisher:
Playdead
Developer:
Playdead
|
Aug 2, 2011
14 years ago
|
$9.99
|
2DActionAdventureAtmosphericCasualCinematicControllerDarkDifficultHorrorIndieMinimalistPhysicsPlatformerPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerShortSide ScrollerSingleplayerSurreal
|
48,889 |
12,023 |
9/10 |
~$2.3 million
|
29
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Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Steam
Publisher:
Ivy Sly
Developer:
Ivy Sly
|
Feb 2, 2023
2 years, 6 months ago
|
$4.99
|
2D2D FighterActionAnimeCartoonCartoonyCinematicColorfulCuteHand-drawnMinimalistPixel GraphicsSandboxSide ScrollerSimulationSolitaireSpectacle fighterStrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based Tactics
|
32,746 |
23,532 |
10/10 |
~$2.3 million
|
30
|
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
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Rayman® Legends
Steam
Publisher:
Ubisoft
Developer:
Ubisoft Montpellier
|
Sep 3, 2013
11 years, 11 months ago
|
$29.99
$5.99
-80%
|
2D4 Player LocalActionAdventureAtmosphericBeautifulCo-opComedyControllerDifficultFamily FriendlyFast-PacedFunnyGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMusicPlatformerSide ScrollerSingleplayer
|
31,658 |
3,717 |
9/10 |
~$2.1 million
|