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

Need more Metroidvania-like action platformers with dark fantasy vibes? Saviorless might be that jam you need on your proverbial gaming bread. Saviorless is an upcoming 2D action platformer from developer Empty Head Games and publisher Dear Villagers. The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and animation, with tw

Publisher Selecta Play and developer Disaster Games have announced a new 2D action platformer that lets you be the God of Death and Darkness in Morkull Ragast's Rage. In this game, you'll experience a rollercoaster ride filled with action, platforming, and exploration. Players take control of the villain of the sto

Back in April, Asylum Square and publisher GameForge revealed Tiny Thor's gameplay trailer. The trailer showcased the game's mechanics, environmental puzzles, boss fights, and more. Finally, Asylum Square has just announced that the retro-style game will be dropping this June for PC. Whereas the Nintendo Switch version

Developer Asylum Square and publisher Gameforge unveils a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming retro-style action platformer, Tiny Thor. Players assume the role of the son of Odin who has just been bestowed with the legendary Mjölnir hammer. It tells a "story of a boy taking responsibility" and must face almighty

Indie developer Sunnyside Games, in partnership with Dear Villagers, have announced their upcoming action platformer, Nocturnal. Coming to PC via Steam and consoles in spring 2023, Nocturnal is an action exploration odyssey that will task players with repelling a nefarious mist as it enshrouds an ancient isle. What'

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D action platformer with search action-like elements The last time production house Rooster Teeth lent their Western animation/anime license RWBY out for a video game is for the Arc System Works fighting game crossover BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, and that w

Funko, the makers of Funko Pop! toys which you usually buy last-minute for people who like pop culture stuff because you're lazy at shopping for gifts, is going in the games-making business. The toy-making company will be making a triple-A action platformer game together with developer 10:10 Games, and is being led

When's the last time you played a comic book-stylized action game set in 1920s Taiwan during the country's Japanese rule? Never? Exactly! Which is why it's great to see a game like The Legend of Tianding taking place in this not-quite-spoken-of time in history, albeit in a 2D action platformer context. Publisher Neo

Imagine a Metroidvania platformer with virtually unlimited procedurally-generated levels and a pet owl for a companion? That's Eagle Island for you; an indie game by developer Pixelnicks and publisher Screenwave Media. It initially began life in 2017 on Kickstarter but is available for the PC and Nintendo Switch start

Publisher Microids and developer Ocellus Services have revealed that their 3D action platformer, The Smurfs: Dreams, will be released on numerous platforms this year. In this game, players play as Smurf and embark on a journey to escape mazes located in dreams. The characters have been placed under a spell of sl

Publisher and developer D-Pad Studio has shifted gears for Savant - Ascent REMIX PC version, from its previously planned 15 September release window to 29 September. Versions for consoles and mobile will be released at a later date. This decision was made due to a development delay. Initially, the game was intro

Publisher 505 Games and developer Lab Zero Games have announced the release date for Indivisible. It was originally announced back in 2015 along with a crowdfunding campaign for the game. Four years later, and fans will finally be getting their hands on the highly-anticipated title. Indivisible is unique in that it fe

Canari Games, the developers behind the critically acclaimed sci-fi platformer title Lunark, have announced a new IP under its belt, Castaway. This game offers a multitude of gameplay options, including unique weapon capabilities, and caters to players of all ages. It boasts charming pixel graphics that evoke memories

Working on licensed titles, no matter how good they end up, can only take you so far. Sometimes you just want to break out into doing something new that you can own for yourself. Take Evening Star, a 2018-formed group of developers whose claim to fame is making Sonic The Hedgehog relevant again. See, Evening Star is

Go Berserk with this upcoming new 2D platformer. Berserk Boy is an upcoming 2D action-packed platformer that blends classic and modern gaming styles, as well as a soundtrack from Sonic Mania/TMNT: Shredder's Revenge composer Tee Lopes. After much teasing and social media announcements/GIFs, the game has a release da

Platforms: PC (version reviewed), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch Genre: Platformer, Adventure, Action, Turn-Based Strategy, Atmospheric In the ever-evolving realm of visually appealing platformer-like games, it is always refreshing to encounter a title that introduces innovative concepts and

Publisher Thunderful and developer Noname Studios have announced their highly anticipated 2D adventure platformer game Worldless is now available for pre-order for all platforms. To make things even more enticing, a special promotion will be given for early pre-orders. Players who pre-order the game between now and

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 Genre: 3D third-person platformer with puzzles and light combat featuring a cuddly yeti From the developers that brought you the wholesome adventure puzzle game Rime comes this 3D third-person platformer starring League of Legends'

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 Genre: First-Person Parkour Platformer, Cyberpunk, Ninja Game The first Ghostrunner game in 2020 was a wake-up call for players who wanted a first-person parkour game with a challenge: you die in one hit, everything's out to get you, and the levels are