Dragon Blazers: A Retro Action Platformer with a Toriyama Touch

Dragon Blazers is an upcoming 2D action platformer from developer Sylph, combining fast-paced arcade gameplay with vibrant 16-bit visuals and a strong sense of humor. The game draws heavy inspiration from Dragon Ball and other works by Akira Toriyama, featuring expressive character designs, exaggerated animations, and colorful worlds that feel straight out of a late-80s […]

Continue Reading

Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World Emerges as a Promising New Metroidvania

Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World is shaping up to be one of the most atmospheric Metroidvanias on the horizon. Developed by Vertex Zero Games and published by Red Dunes Games, it combines dark gothic art, rich pixel detail, and a somber tone that immediately stands out among recent indie releases. Set in a […]

Continue Reading

Helix Run: A Shape-Shifting GBA Game That’s Giving Us Huge Zelda Vibes

Helix Run is an upcoming game that captures that 16-Bit to GBA vibe really nicely. In a sneak peek work-in-progress video, you can see the main character going through transformations and attacking enemies. With an aesthetic that makes you think of Zelda, this looks like it will become a modern classic for fans of top-down […]

Continue Reading

Abathor Review – Classic Hack and Slash Energy, Modern Execution

Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this game, All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. The first thing that immediately stood out to me in Abathor were the incredibly detailed background animations. They almost made me forget that […]

Continue Reading

40th Anniversary: SEGA Master System Gets FREE Game ‘Astro Climber’! – Updated 20251007

The developer Adam (known as @badcomputer0 on socials) has confirmed that his new game, Astro Climber, will be released for free digitally on October 20th. This release is set to be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the SEGA Mark III’s (the Japanese version of the Master System) original launch. Original Article Below Remember […]

Continue Reading

Katuba’s Poacher is Coming in 2026 and looks intriguing

Katuba’s Poacher is a bright and colourful upcoming game that focuses on boss rush battles. The game features a standout art style reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons. When fighting the bosses, they shift through different phases, as do the stages. It also boasts a blaring soundtrack. At present, details are limited beyond its Steam landing […]

Continue Reading

Exobrave – A Retro-Style Action Platformer in Development

Exobrave is an upcoming 2D action-platformer currently in development by Roborar Digital. Set in a futuristic colony overrun by demon-possessed machines, the game combines tight platforming with fast-paced combat, multiple playable characters, and branching paths that promise replay value. The developers are steadily revealing more about the project, and the latest update highlights a new […]

Continue Reading

Sir Noggin – Retro Platformer with Master System Vibes

A new indie game, Sir Noggin, has been revealed. Featuring a Sega Master System–style aesthetic, the game delivers chunky sprites, bright colors, and old-school action-platforming gameplay. Developed by Sinclair Strange, the game puts players in control of Sir Noggin, a quirky knight on a whimsical quest filled with traps, enemies, and classic boss encounters. It […]

Continue Reading

Alice Sisters – Retro Styled Puzzle Platformer with Co-Op Action

Alice Sisters is a charming puzzle-platformer that first appeared on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and has since been ported to PC, Game Boy Advance, Atari Falcon, and Sega Dreamcast. The story follows Alice and her sister on a quest to rescue their mother from the villain of the Big Mountain. Across 28 levels in 4 […]

Continue Reading