There’s something inherently fascinating about games built under absurd deadlines. Most of the time, that kind of constraint leads to creative chaos — a neat idea buried under rough edges. But every so often, someone manages to pull off the impossible. Enter sodaraptor and their new 3D platformer, Sugar Ghouls!,Read More →
Retro platforming fans, get ready to raid some ancient ruins — Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition is officially swinging onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on December 10, 2025. Originally released back in 1984, Montezuma’s Revenge is one of those classic names that pops up in conversationsRead More →
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 →
Dust off those vector dreams, folks — the Vectrex Mini is about to hit Kickstarter today at 3pm UK time (15:00 GMT). Yes, the iconic all-in-one console with its glowing wireframe visuals and buzzing hum is back, smaller than ever and ready to test just how deep your retro loveRead 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 →
