platformers, (neo) retro games, arcade games.
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4 Classic Platformers reimagined w/ 32-bit styled #pixelart (by @snakepixel the Pixel Artist of Owlboy)
- Sparkster
- Chip 'n Dale
- Wario Land
- Alex Kidd
Source: pixeljoint.com/p/7755.htm
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Retro Racing 2 adapted for desktop and coming to #Steamnextfest
Be sure to play the demo and wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/3…
#indiegames
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To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the SEGA Mark III console in Japan, Astro Climber will be released and available for free on 20th October. #homebrew #mastersystem
4 promising upcoming platformers:
Icy Tower (tba 2026 | @johanpeitz)
Artius (tba | @PVicGames)
Go Slimey Go (Nov. 2025 | @goslimeygo)
Frogspin (tba 2026 | @venturousgames)
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📣 ICY TOWER IS COMING BACK ❤️
We're making a new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary 2026!
Watch the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam 🥳
⭐️ s.team/a/3014860
#pixelart #indiegame #icytower
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In 1989 @RareLtd released the isometric platformer "Snake Rattle N Roll" for NES. A GEN/MD port followed in 1993. In 1991 "Sneaky Snakes" was released for the GB. Maybe someday @Nitrome and @RareLtd will work together and create "Snake Rattle N Roll 2" (Mockup by @mat_annal)
More info about the Snake Rattle N Roll games on Wikipedia and MobyGames:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_…
mobygames.com/game/11270/sna…
mobygames.com/game/23423/sne…
A few promising upcoming acrobatic 2D platformers (and a vertical shooter) for your consideration:
- Hayaku | @Elk_sign
- Lucid | @_theMatteBlack
- Demon Crush | @DemonCrushGame
- Raizing Core | @badcomputer0
Related links to the games:
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
store.steampowered.com/app/1…
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-…
These 3D platformers (from well known franchises) will be released in 2025:
- Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 (2. Oct)
- Yooka-Replaylee (9. Oct)
- Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (26. Sep)
- SpongeBob Titans of the Tide (18. Nov)
Moreover these 3D platformers (from well known franchises) were released in 2024:
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (25. Oct)
- Smurfs Dreams (7. Nov)
- Snow Bros. Wonderland (28. Nov)
Links to all above mentioned 3D platformers:
nintendo.com/us/store/produc…
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
store.steampowered.com/app/2…
store.steampowered.com/app/3…
In case you like shoot 'em ups consider to check out these recently released games:
Platypus Reclayed | @ClaymaticGames
Zoe Begone | @Retchy
Frontier Force | @badcomputer0
Project X: Light Years | MK Games
Related Steam pages (if available): store.steampowered.com/app/2… store.steampowered.com/app/1…
badcomputer0.itch.io/frontie…
store.steampowered.com/app/3…
If you like Castlevania or 2D Zelda you might also be interested in these 4 upcoming games:
Lone Fungus 2 | @BastiArtGames
Spinelasher | @PinkAnvil
Mina the Hollower | @YachtClubGames
Quest Master | @Apogee_Ent
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You can now stun enemies with the grapple hook and I've added collapsing platforms too. #homebrew #mastersystem