Red Candle Games has announced that Nine Sols will launch for PC via Steam on 29 May 2024. It is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection-focused combat. Red Candle Games is best known for developing psychological horror games Detention and Devotion. The studio aims to delive

INTI CREATES has announced that its newest 2D action game, Umbraclaw, will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC on 30 May 2024. A demo will be available during the Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition. Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal

Publisher Flyhigh Works and Shinobo non-Grata developer Studio PICO have recently announced an upcoming side-scrolling 2D robot action game titled "The Scramble Vice." With a release date of 2024 for PC, the game takes place in the year 2048, when criminal acts have become rampant using robots. Set in a futurist

Chinese developer 91Act has announced that their action roguelike titled BlazBlue: Entropy Effect is now available on PC via Steam Early Access. Yes, the same BlazBlue that was a 2D fighting game from Arc System Works before Guilty Gear got back into the fray. Among the features of the Early Access release are four

During Nintendo Direct June 2023, Nintendo announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a brand new 2D Mario adventure. From the trailer, it looks like multiple characters will be playable, including Mario himself, Luigi, Princess Peach and most likely for the first time ever in 2D form, Princess Daisy. The next evolution

During PC Gaming Show 2023, Orbit Studio and Play On Worlds announced Ebenezer And The Invisible World. Ebenezer And The Invisible World Embark is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’

Inti Creates is getting in touch with its cat-loving side with its new 2D title. Enter Umbraclaw, a 2D side-scrolling action game that follows the journey of Kuon, a cat who died and must return home to his owner from the underworld. The game is directed by Satoru Nishizawa, who is known for Blaster Master Zero. The

The 2D action game fixes from indie companies just keep on coming. Here's another one for the books: Saga of Sins. Saga of Sins is a side-scrolling action-adventure game where the game's aesthetics are based on the stained glass artworks of Hieronymus Bosch, with a story where you tackle the seven deadly sins as the

Publisher Curve Games and developer Pixadrome are bringing a new pixelated brawler into 2022 with Chenso Club. Side-scrolling roguelike brawler Chenso Club is 2D and pixelated all the way, and will definitely appeal to anyone who likes the recent Ninja Turtles game and Streets of Rage 4. The game will be out for PC,

Last year's Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth won critics over with its lovely 2D art style and search action Metroidvania style gameplay. It was a tad short, but it was still highly entertaining, at least in my perspective. So it's great to know that its developer, Team Ladybug, has announced a new

If you love straightforward 2D action, roguelike elements, and Lovecraftian artwork, you may want to check out this new game. Source Of Madness is out now for PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. It's an indie game published by Thunderful and made by Carry Castle; you fight hordes of mon

In the world of video games development, it's very hard to find original ideas. That's not entirely a bad thing. Taking inspiration from other successful games can potentially make your own game a lot more enjoyable. However, some developers take more than just inspiration. https://twitter.com/PlayEnchanted/status/118

The upcoming Arc System Works and Cygames 2D fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus is going to be packed with features. In addition to modes like arcade, versus, practice, and online, the title will feature a full-blown RPG mode which is sure to blow every other fighting game's "RPG mode" since, well, the 90s. https

This is part 1 of a 2-part feature. Head here for part 2 if you want to see who is #1!  As a genre, fighting games have always been home to some of the most iconic and memorable characters in fighting game history. Here’s our pick of the top 20 2D fighting game characters of all time based on their design,

Inti Creates will be releasing a new 2D action game named Umbraclaw, which is about a cat who literally goes through hell and back to reunite with its owner Tsukomo. The developer released a story trailer filled with a new soft piano-filled theme song called "A Partner's Promise" sung by Tsukumo voice actor Yuko Nat

Bandai Namco announced that they will be releasing a new 2D side-scrolling action RPG based on the popular manga and anime series, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. The game is titled That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Isekai Chronicles and will be the first game based on this property to be released on co

Platforms: PCGenre: Action, Mythology, Roguelite, Story Rich, Base-Building   Sons of Valhalla combines classic 2D side-scrolling combat with strategic base-building, offering an experience that is akin to Ratropolis, but without the deck-building mechanics. Developed by Pixel Chest and published by Hooded

SEGA has announced that a demo for Sonic Superstars has been released for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Sonic Superstars is currently available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Steam, and Epic Games Store. PlayStation Plus Premium members can now play a one-hour demo of the PS4 and PS5 ve

SEGA has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the Steam SEGA Winter Sale, which is currently taking place on Valve's Steam platform. This sale offers a fantastic opportunity for players to avail themselves of remarkable games without breaking the bank. Starting today until 4 January 2024, this sale offe

SEGA has a rich history of producing gaming gems that have captivated players around the world. The company has delivered high-quality gaming experiences that have stood the test of time. This year, SEGA continues to impress with a wide range of games that are not only visually stunning but also offer immersive and add