Another day, another pixel platformer — but this one looks like it might have a sense of humour about it. Croatian studio Hrtz Games and publisher Ocean Media have announced that their retro-styled action game Saving Princess of Mars lands on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on NovemberRead More →
UPDATE 3/11/2025: The developers have released the chiptune soundtrack for Sir Noggin on pretty much every platform. Learn more at scarletmoon.to/sirnoggin/ It’s time to pay some respect to the often-overlooked Sega Master System. Indie developer Sinclair Strange is clearly a fan, and his upcoming 2D platformer, Sir Noggin, is aRead More →
There aren’t many gaming labels that can claim a 43-year history, but System 3 can. Founded in 1982, the company predates the Nintendo Entertainment System and has somehow remained independent through an era that devoured most of its peers. Now, the label is celebrating its longevity by returning to theRead More →
Most platformers ask you to save the world; a few ask you to save a princess. Very few ask you to save £3000 just to afford your escape from a blustery, miserable island. That, in a nutshell, is the premise of DIGGERGUN. Due for release on Steam on Thursday, NovemberRead More →
Hell Architect: Survivors, due out in 2026, is a darkly hilarious spin on the concept, set within the circles of Hell. We have reached peak irony. Just after telling you about Nuclear Gladiators 3000, another “bullet hell with procedurally generated arena” arrives. The difference here is that Leonardo Interactive andRead More →
It seems every week brings a new “retro-inspired action roguelite.” The genre is overcrowded, which means a title needs to deliver on its premise or instantly fall into the bargain bin. RedDeer.Games, in collaboration with developer Turbo Napalm, is trying to make a mark with Nuclear Gladiators 3000, available nowRead More →
For many of us, Flashback—the title it was purely known as in the UK—wasn’t just another game in 1992—it was a revelation. Playing it on the Amiga was an experience: visually stunning, utterly unique, and defined by an almost punishing style of frustrating but addictive puzzle-platforming. It was a masterpieceRead More →
Forget the trend of needlessly complex, bloated puzzle games. Independent developer Triomatica Games—known for the award-winning Boxville series—has just dropped Rabbit’s Hop, and it’s the exact opposite: pure, minimalist logic that demands your attention. Available today on Steam, Google Play, and the App Store, it’s a game that rewards planning,Read More →
This is the kind of announcement retro fans really live for (it’s certainly one I’m looking forward to!). H2 Interactive and MOSS Co., Ltd. are officially bringing the entire Raiden Fighters Trilogy to modern consoles. The Raiden Fighters Remix Collection will launch on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on FebruaryRead More →
