Sarah HertzkeThe Pinball Wizard is a unique and fun pinball RPG dungeon crawler. Not the only pinball RPG (there are a few), but it's got it's own style, with interesting mechanics. Also, the visuals are delightful.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101800/The_Pinball_Wizard/
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In this pinball dungeon crawler, your goal is to dash, hurl, and flip your way to the top of the tower castle. Level up skills, loot treasure, and fight monsters in this cozy single-player game. Explore and discover the key to each room, restore the power of The Eye, and bring peace to the lands.
Wavetale is an incredible, enthralling, breathtaking action-adventure with an immediately engaging story, interesting gameplay, amazing movement, and gorgeous visuals.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/wavetale
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https://www.gog.com/en/game/wavetale
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WHATEVER is a painfully slow but brutally hard racing game where you must maneuver a giant cargo ship though tight and hazardous waterways. A playful and funny parody of real life and movies. Can be very frustrating, not for everyone.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1734230/WHATEVER/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1734230/WHATEVER/
Yin Yang is a minimalist tilt maze puzzle game. Bring Yin and Yang together in interesting puzzles. Multiple pieces and teleportation adds a little to conventional mechanics, but this game is mostly straightforward. Still good, interesting puzzles.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501090/Yin_Yang/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501090/Yin_Yang/
Button Button Up! is a cute and unique platformer. While the single-player campaign is solid, the multiplayer modes shine. Very fun and creative, interesting mechanics.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/623320/Button_Button_Up/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/623320/Button_Button_Up/
The Forest Quartet is a beautiful adventure game about a music group doing a farewell concert for their recently deceased singer. As the ghost of that woman, solve interesting puzzles and help your bandmates process their feelings and perform.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1620720/The_Forest_Quartet/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1620720/The_Forest_Quartet/
Mari and Bayu - The Road Home is a wonderfully charming co-op platform adventure. Two adorable bugs (with very different abilities) work together to get home and find lost family. Interesting and fun, with fantastic visuals.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1725350/Mari_and_Bayu__The_Road_Home/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1725350/Mari_and_Bayu__The_Road_Home/
Who knew food delivery could get this dangerous? Fortunately you have a sword... for teleporting, not combat. Anyway, Velocity Noodle is a challenging, fast-paced, exciting, slightly weird platformer.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488650/Velocity_Noodle/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488650/Velocity_Noodle/
TaniNani, from WhyKev, is a wonderful puzzle game about helping two cute (customizable!) creatures find each other. All you do is switch 6 tiles, but the puzzles are still very interesting and sometimes challenging.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196800/TaniNani/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196800/TaniNani/
Hoplegs, also from WhyKev, is amazing, I mean, it's already a creative and interesting idea, but it's executed with so much charm and style...and I am TERRIBLE at it. DAMN is it hard. An experience similar to Getting Over It.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395830/Hoplegs/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395830/Hoplegs/
Oh, and check out the upcoming game from WhyKev, PaperKlay, a charming 3D platformer. Has a very Nintendo feel: family-friendly, pleasant, flexible, soft, tactile, easy to beat but challenging to 100%. Demo available.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350720/PaperKlay/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350720/PaperKlay/
How to Say Goodbye is a soft, emotional puzzle game about death and acceptance. The game approaches heavy topics with a gentle touch. Puzzles have interesting mechanics around sliding tiles that are not that difficult, but engaging.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/how_to_say_goodbye/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/how_to_say_goodbye/
Togges is a wondrous and unique 3D platformer. While your movement capacity is great, you can't progress unless you take the Togges with you, by laying them down in paths or stacking them. Creative and fun.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/togges/
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https://www.gog.com/en/game/togges/
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Rotund Takeoff is a hardcore platformer with no normal platforms, just directional launchers. Tough and unforgiving, Kaizo Mario players will find a similar challenge here. Go fast; bounce, bounce, die.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/rotund-takeoff-switch/
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Rotund Takeoff for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
You are Chubbit, a plump bunny plunged into a precision platforming nightmare! To escape, simply move left, move right, and master the nuanced dynamics of ceaseless bouncing! Playing well means playing fast, exemplified by the simple stopwatch HUD. Earn …
Rotund Rebound is the sequel. Expands on the original in so many ways with lots of new mechanics, special levels, and alternate characters. Bounce, bounce, die, again.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/rotund-rebound-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/rotund-rebound-switch/
Rotund Rebound for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Sentence has been passed on the dark carrot, so hop down the rabbit hole and hold on tight. An epic retro platforming adventure unfolds as you brave nightmare worlds and encounter a colorful cast of quirky characters on the road to rescuing your friends …
C.A.R.L. is a charming retro action-platformer. Play the titular robot as you explore the facility of the evil Kent, and meet other robots both friendly and hostile. There's exploration, secrets, upgrades, and more.
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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune is a fun and challenging action RPG very much in the vein of Bloodstained: RotN and the Igavanias. Solid gameplay, multiple playable characters, interesting story. Very anime, for better or worse. Early Access.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429500/Frontier_Hunter_Erzas_Wheel_of_Fortune/
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This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Impaler is a unique, exciting, challenging retro roguelike arena FPS. Combat is distinctive: summon spikes to skewer enemies, stomp them, explode them, shoot them (but watch out for weapon overheating). Balancing the use of various types of attacks is key.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573090/Impaler/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573090/Impaler/
Okay, I'm gonna stop here for now. I'll tell you about more great indie games tomorrow.
Lone Fungus is an incredible Metroidvania inspired in part by Hollow Knight. Distinctive feel, interesting mechanics, nice atmosphere. A lot of cool movement tech and challenging platforming. Lots of options. Fantastic. Early Access.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674780/Lone_Fungus/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674780/Lone_Fungus/
Skábma - Snowfall is a gorgeous adventure game about a young Sámi called to use a magic drum to heal the land and help spirits, four of which will grant special powers. Kinda janky, but beautiful, engrossing, and fun.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1665280/Skbma__Snowfall/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1665280/Skbma__Snowfall/
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The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!
The Tale of Bistun is an interesting action-adventure based on a classic Persian poem. Gameplay-wise, this is very straightforward, conventional, and easy. But the story is really engaging and the visual style is really neat.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/916140/The_Tale_of_Bistun/
https://www.gog.com/game/the_tale_of_bistun
https://store.steampowered.com/app/916140/The_Tale_of_Bistun/
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Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a fun, goofy rolling 3D platformer. Big stages (loosely) based on history filled with collectibles. Lots of customization, silliness, and interesting things to do. Early Access.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227650/BangOn_Balls_Chronicles/
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A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
Sumire is a beautiful, bittersweet adventure game about a girl trying to share a perfect day with a short-lived magical flower. She's reluctant at first, but enticed by the possibility of speaking with her dead grandmother.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335230/Sumire/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335230/Sumire/
What Lies in the Multiverse is a fun, reality-shifting puzzle platformer. The mechanics aren't unique, but the puzzles are inventive & interesting. Also has an engaging story that can be both silly & serious.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721170/What_Lies_in_the_Multiverse/
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https://www.gog.com/game/what_lies_in_the_multiverse
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Isolomus is a very short and fascinating horror game. Bizarre, bewildering, and a little gross. Unique clay visuals. Branching paths and two endings. Amazing. Very cheap.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1459910/Isolomus/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1459910/Isolomus/
Newt One is a bright, exuberant, non-violent 3D platformer. This is a friendly, easy game, and there's not a lot of depth or anything, but it's charming. Not for everyone, but I like it.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/842850/Newt_One/
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A nonviolent musical 3D Platformer The land of Groovy Hue was once bursting with music and color until the Great Slumber. Take control of Newt, a new tone in this musical land. Awakening this sleeping, silent world is Newt's rite of passage. Restore music, life, and color to the your world!
Journey of the Broken Circle is a thoughtful, emotional, incredible platformer with a story about relationships. Amazing and surprisingly poignant. Visuals are only okay, could be more legible, but everything else is fantastic.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/journey-of-the-broken-circle-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/journey-of-the-broken-circle-switch/
Journey of the Broken Circle for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
"an experience everyone should play through at least once" - Nintendo World Report Meet fascinating characters on your quest to complete the imperfect Circle. New partners bring unique abilities and their own personality to roll with... In this 3-5 hours…
Glyph is an incredible 3D rolling platformer with distinctive style. Very challenging, but at times still very chill (but other times exhilarating).
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/glyph-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/glyph-switch/
Glyph for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Glyph is a cute, physics-based adventure starring a mech-scarab and his trusted guide, Anobi, challenged with rebuilding an ancient civilization buried under the desert sand. Jump, double-jump, smash and glide through the air in this vertical platformer …
Skully is a neat, fun rolling 3D platformer where you can assume several non-ball forms in addition to the round, rolling skull you are most of the time. Luscious graphics, engaging story, great gameplay.
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4735-CUSA19102_00-00000000SKULLYUS
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Skully
On a mysterious remote island, a skull washes up on shore and is reawakened by an enigmatic deity. Dubbed Skully, the newly reanimated being has been summoned to intervene in a war between the deity’s three siblings, whose quarrel jeopardizes the island they call home. Fate has bestowed Skully with a second chance at “life” and his adventure will take him across a strange paradise as he seeks an end to the conflict that plagues the isle. Key Features • Hop, skip and roll your way to victory. Dodge obstacles across the island as Skully, a skull reanimated by the power of magical clay. • Adapt to your environment. Transform into three distinct forms to overcome challenges and defeat enemies. • Traverse a mysterious island. Roll through 18 different levels in 7 distinct ecosystems each packed with unique dangers. • Explore a compelling story. Fully voiced dialogue and cutscenes breathe life into the island’s inhabitants and the charming world of Skully
The Wizard and The Slug is a quirky, and silly platformer with some really creative and fun gameplay mechanics. The story is fun, but also kinda epic? Or something😉. Anyway, story good, gameplay good, get it.
https://www.gog.com/game/the_wizard_and_the_slug
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https://www.gog.com/game/the_wizard_and_the_slug
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Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles is a strange but very cute 3D puzzle platformer. The whole game is one giant world to explore with weird creatures you mind control by standing on top of them. Wonderful.
https://www.gog.com/game/lumote
https://www.gog.com/game/lumote
Castle on the Coast is a charming and fun retro 3D platformer collectathon. Pretty easy and friendly, with optional co-op to make things easier, but really very fun. Perhaps unpolished compared to similar games, but wonderful.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341900/Castle_on_the_Coast/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/castle-on-the-coast
https://www.gog.com/index.php/game/castle_on_the_coast
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341900/Castle_on_the_Coast/
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https://www.gog.com/index.php/game/castle_on_the_coast
Karma Knight is an amazing action game with distinctive style. Unusual visuals and interesting, exciting combat.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255740/Karma_Knight/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/karma-knight-switch/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255740/Karma_Knight/
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RUN: The world in-between is a strange and atmospheric, fast paced platformer. The procedurally generated levels can sometimes be repetitive, but there is much to discover if you keep playing.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548940/RUN_The_world_inbetween/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548940/RUN_The_world_inbetween/
Yono and the Celestial Elephants is an enchanting and friendly adventure game. Somewhat Zelda-esque, but simple and easy, it has delightful visuals and surprisingly good writing.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/602430/Yono_and_the_Celestial_Elephants/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/602430/Yono_and_the_Celestial_Elephants/
Discolored is an interesting little adventure game where you investigate a diner that's lost its color. It's an interesting idea and has some neat puzzles. Nothing big or deep, but a nice game.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/discolored-switch/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/933860/Discolored/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/discolored-switch/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/933860/Discolored/
Discolored for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Discolored is a strange and surreal puzzle adventure, taking place over two-or-so hours in a single desolate location. Your mission: restore the color to this once-vibrant world. What caused the colors to disappear? How can they be brought back? As you e…
And check out Discolored 2. Looks to expand the game in a lot of ways, especially story and action. Which are not completely positive changes. But the puzzles are good.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859720/Discolored_2/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859720/Discolored_2/
Golf Gang is fun and silly golf game where speed is more important than stroke count, especially in the crazy multiplayer modes. Hit your ball again before you stop, even in midair, and go fast!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151050/Golf_Gang/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151050/Golf_Gang/
Teacup is a short, gentle, charming adventure game. Teacup, an introverted frog, needs to overcome her shyness and talk to and help lots of different folks to get enough tea for her upcoming tea party. Easy and friendly.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1444300/Teacup/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1444300/Teacup/
Knightin'+ is a very unserious, dungeon-only Zelda-lite. Retro graphics, solid gameplay, gets quite challenging.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/922710/Knightin/
https://www.gog.com/game/knightin
https://store.steampowered.com/app/922710/Knightin/
https://www.gog.com/game/knightin
Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank is a delightfully silly point-and-click adventure about a group of weird friends playing a pirate TTRPG. The interplay between the pirate game world and the "real" world is really fun and clever.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/chook-sosig-walk-the-plank
https://www.gog.com/game/chook_sosig_walk_the_plank
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Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank is a mischievous, charming and character-driven adventure.Along with a few friends, Chook & Sosig get creative while roleplaying as pirates. When you need to hunt for fabled treasure, you need some weird pals to join your quest! Join a ghostly chicken and a wobbly spaghetti cat as they seek fabled treasures, solve puzzles, wear dashing hats, and who knows what else!Through point and click gameplay and hilarious dialogue with oddball characters, the world of Chook...
Beacon Pines is an amazing adventure with fantastic visuals and an engrossing, branching story of youth, tragedy, and mystery. Go back and forth through the story freely, and words you discover unlock new story paths.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/beacon-pines-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/beacon_pines
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https://www.gog.com/game/beacon_pines
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Beacon Pines for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
UNCOVER THE TRUTH Something strange is happening at the old warehouse, and Luka and his friends seem to be the only ones taking notice. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! REWRIT…
A Building Full of Cats is a simple but charming hidden object game. Find all the cats; sometimes you'll have to do special things to reveal the cats. Straightforward, but it has a neat visual style.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/a-building-full-of-cats-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/a-building-full-of-cats-switch/
Wuppo is a quirky, silly, weird metroidvania. A unique, luscious world to explore with fantastic hand-drawn visuals, lots of colorful characters, and interesting gameplay.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/wuppo-definitive-edition-switch/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1470-CUSA08517_00-WUPPOUSDE0000000
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Wuppo: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
After losing its home, one lonely Wum must travel the length and width of the world to find a new place to live. From the metropolitan haven Popocity to the cavernous Bliekopolis, our Wum will discover magical places and encounter strange creatures. But …
Kaze and the Wild Masks is a fantastic, somewhat-retro platformer. While the influence of Donkey Kong Country is obvious, Kaze still manages to be very original, fun, and just gorgeous.
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1470-CUSA17979_00-KAZEWILDBUNDLEUS
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Back to Bed, by Bedtime Digital Games, is a fairly straightforward game; a path-direction puzzle. But the game's presentation shines. A brilliant, beautiful, surreal experience. Cheap!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/308040/Back_to_Bed/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/308040/Back_to_Bed/
Chronology, also from Bedtime Digital Games, is a beautiful and fun puzzle-platformer adventure. A perfect execution of time-travel puzzle gameplay. And it just looks and plays great. Short but sweet. Cheap!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/269330/Chronology/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/269330/Chronology/
Figment is another great game from Bedtime Digital Games, a gorgeous, surreal, musical action-adventure. While the combat is unremarkable, everything else about this game shines. Fantastic art and music and writing. Amazing.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/493540/Figment/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/figment-switch/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0810-CUSA14660_00-BEDTIMEDGFIGMENT
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Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
A sequel to Figment is in development! Figment 2: Creed Valley is coming soon. There's a free prologue you can play now.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1502260/Figment_2_Creed_Valley__Prologue/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085220/Figment_2_Creed_Valley/
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085220/Figment_2_Creed_Valley/
Figment 2: Creed Valley - Prologue on Steam
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Join Dusty, The Mind’s courage, as you make your way through puzzles, musical boss fights and unique environments. Get a taste of this surreal and whimsical adventure in the prologue.
The Tenth Line is an incredibly unique and fun platformer/RPG. The game mechanics are a fresh synthesis of a variety of interesting ideas, battles especially. The story is also interesting and engaging. Very cool.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-tenth-line
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The Tenth Line is the first commercial game project from Sungazer Software. During your adventure, you'll guide the princess of the tiny nation of Easania, far from home and desperate to escape the clutches of a mysterious cult in hot pursuit. Along with her unusual but reliable companions, you'll explore a vibrant world of humans, beasts, and dragons, all struggling to coexist in the tension following the assassination of the king of the nation of Skyweather. Troubled times are ahead, indeed...
OVIVO is a elegant & artistic platformer. But there's no jumping. Your only action is to switch into negative space and reverse gravity. This makes for unusual gameplay while you explore strange and beautiful black & white levels.
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OVIVO
In the world of OVIVO, Black and White exist in harmony. By constantly intertwining and replacing each other, they maintain balance. The main character named OVO was born of these two halves and has the ability to switch between them. OVO travels through the metaphorical world, overcoming dangers and collecting mysterious symbols. These symbols will help you unravel the story of this world, but how you interpret it is completely up to you. Features - Flow mechanics. In white, gravity points downward, in black - upward. Because momentum is preserved when transitioning from one color to another, OVO can float along their border as if being carried by a flow. - Fascinating art. The allegorical world of OVIVO is full of hidden images and optical illusions. - Design without words. There is almost no text in the game and the story is told through gameplay and visuals. - Meditative ambient soundtrack by Brokenkites.
Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a beautiful, thoughtful, wondrous platformer adventure. Has an emotional, authentic, dual layered story, and creative gameplay. Absolutely amazing.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/599610/Lost_Words_Beyond_the_Page/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4735-CUSA13809_00-LOSTWORDSGAME000
https://store.steampowered.com/app/599610/Lost_Words_Beyond_the_Page/
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The True Slime King is a hardcore platformer very much in the vein of Super Meat Boy; but it's a great game that still manages to forge it's own identity with light puzzle elements, ceiling cling, level editor & more. It's not actually on sale now, but the price is increasing soon for full release. Get it now for less.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/922170/The_True_Slime_King/
https://josh-penn-pierson.itch.io/the-true-slime-king
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An evil presence has emerged in the kingdom… but is it you or is it them? Play as a fallen king and somewhat immortal slime to conquer an onslaught of obstacles and puzzles in a quest to reclaim your fallen kingdoms. Smooth and simple controls for the ultimate experience in 2D precision platforming!
Moon Raider is a nice, challenging pixel art action-platformer. Gameplay is solid; though it does have a few awkward quirks, but it's really fun and it looks great.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/moon-raider-switch/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4724-CUSA27346_00-3813071056330523
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https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4724-CUSA27346_00-3813071056330523
Moon Raider for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Ava is the young daughter of the brilliant-but-aging scientist Dr. Cavor and Selene, the former queen of the moon. Selene is a selenite whose life depends on special energy only moon gems can provide. With none left and time running out, Dr. Cavor enlist…
Steamroll is a creative, mini-golf-inspired puzzle adventure. Exploration, danger, and different tools add interesting depth to a classic game genre. And the steampunk aesthetic and humor are nice touches.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/steamroll-rustless-edition-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/steamroll-rustless-edition-switch/
Steamroll: Rustless Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
In this steampunk setting, you will play as a young engineer on his first day of work. A young man finding a job? As you can see, everything is possible in video games! The problem is that the mine you work on is about to collapse. Luckily, this budding …
Deleveled is a minimalist puzzle-platformer with no jump button. Instead you control two squares that bounce off each other. Tons of creative and challenging levels built around momentum and synchronization.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/deleveled-switch/
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Deleveled for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
What goes up must come down… and what comes down must be bounced! Send momentum from one block to another to shoot them around the map. Cleverly conserve momentum to navigate around the map and flick all the switches but be careful; once you’re down ther…
PHOGS! is incredibly bizarre and utterly delightful. Puzzles aren't that hard, but they are fun and interesting. Co-op must be crazy but I haven't been able to try it myself.
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2680-CUSA20207_00-PHOGS000000000US/
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PHOGS!
In PHOGS you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player. Forage through Food World, teeming with tasty treats. From hot buttered toast to chopped celery... even a river of chocolate Stroll through Sleep World, complete with teddy bears, cushions and quilts, all nestled in the glow of the soothing night-light. Pounce through the crazy toybox of Play World, exploring a beach amusement park, a retro arcade, and everything in between. Woof Supporting single-player and shared-controller gameplay, plus local and online co-op, Red and Blue are always ready to play
Catie in MeowmeowLand is a short, charming, wordless point-and-click. It's basically Alice in Wonderland, but with lots of cats. Surreal, silly, and short. A delight.
https://www.gog.com/game/catie_in_meowmeowland
https://www.gog.com/game/catie_in_meowmeowland
RESTLESS SOUL is a quirky, silly game. It's a twin-stick shooter pretending to be an RPG. Go on a quest to return to Life and fight a supervillain that exists in the afterlife for some reason? Don't expect things to makes sense. Fun and funny.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/restless-soul-switch/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/restless_soul
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/restless-soul
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/restless-soul-switch/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/restless_soul
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/restless-soul
Restless Soul for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
The adventure of a lifeti—er, afterlifetime—awaits! Help a wayward soul return to the land of the living in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure that pokes fun at life, death, video games, pop culture, and everything in between. Prevail in bullet-he…
Minute of Islands is a slow, strange, somber adventure. Incredible, unsettling, and yet strangely beautiful visuals accompany the amazing, thoughtful story. Breathtaking (and for Mo that's almost literal!).
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/minute-of-islands-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/minute_of_islands
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/minute-of-islands
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https://www.gog.com/game/minute_of_islands
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/minute-of-islands
Minute of Islands for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the d…
Speed Brawl is a racing 2D-action combat game. Polished, straightforward combat with an emphasis on speed and combos. Several different characters and tag-teaming spices things a bit. Very solid action game.
https://www.gog.com/game/speed_brawl
https://www.gog.com/game/speed_brawl
