The Best Pixel Games - Page 3

Update : Castlevania DominuS Collection added at rank #8.
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Bleak Sword DX (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.


  • hack-and-slash
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • swordplay
  • 2d
  • fight
  • atmospheric
  • boss
  • minimalist
  • linear
  • gladiator
  • action
  • action-adventure

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Dungeon Munchies (2019)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Dungeon Munchies is a unique 2D platformer that combines zombie cooking action with RPG elements. Explore a collapsed world filled with mutated potatoes, killer wasps, electric snails, and more. Collect ingredients from defeated enemies, cook new recipes, and unlock different buffs and weapons. The game offers a mix of gross-out humor and a compelling storyline.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of cooking and platforming
  • Compelling storyline
  • Customization options for combat
  • Impressive art style and monster designs
  • Diverse soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Imprecise controls for ranged weapons, shields, and platform jumping

  • cooking
  • platform
  • bullet-hell
  • rpg
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • post-apocalyptic
  • anime
  • pixel
  • funny
  • 2d
  • action
  • action-adventure
  • zombies
  • exploration

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HUNTDOWN (2020)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Join the action-packed world of HUNTDOWN, a hard-boiled arcade shooter set in a gritty, neon-soaked 80s cityscape ruled by criminal gangs. Take on the role of one of three legendary bounty hunters and lay waste to the underworld to collect your bounty. With unique boss fights and an arsenal of weapons to choose from, HUNTDOWN is a must-play for those who love fast-paced, co-op shooters.


What we like:
  • Pixel art, music, and gameplay are fantastic
  • Perfect gunplay and 80s vibe
  • Packed with addictive carnage
  • Well-designed levels
  • Memorable and funny boss fights.
What could be improved:
  • Bonus objectives are repetitive
  • Difficulty on some bosses can seem off
  • Characters can be hard to follow in intense fights
  • Comedy can go overboard and may disappoint those expecting a more serious tone.

  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • cover
  • shooter
  • retro
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • hockey
  • pixel
  • action
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • 2d
  • classic

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Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster (2021)

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90
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The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • lore
  • jrpg
  • party
  • class
  • turn-based
  • auto-battle
  • 2d
  • story
  • battle
  • remake
  • exploration
  • magic

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INMOST (2020)

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Nintendo Switch  Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Inmost is an action-adventure platform indie game developed by Lithuania-based[1] developer Hidden Layer Games, published by Chucklefish, and released on October 11, 2019 for iOS on the App Store,[2] then later ported to other platforms on August 21, 2020.[3][4] The game follows the story of a young girl, a stoic knight, and a man in search of answers.[5] These stories are interconnected to a creature which feeds on pain, and is set in two different worlds.[1]


  • platform
  • pixel
  • puzzle
  • atmospheric
  • narrative
  • horror
  • story
  • metroidvania
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • narration
  • adventure
  • grief
  • platform-action
  • action-adventure

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Coromon (2022)

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Android Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!


  • turn-based
  • battle
  • rpg
  • collector
  • creature
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • collectathon
  • customization
  • jrpg
  • character
  • boss-fight
  • dungeon
  • in-battle
  • retro

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Planet Cube: Edge (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Mac OS

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.


  • platform
  • pixel
  • precision
  • high-skill
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • linear
  • hand-crafted
  • collectathon
  • hero
  • space
  • futuristic
  • underwater
  • sci-fi
  • light-hearted

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The Plague Doctor of Wippra (2022)

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The plague spreads agony and fear in the small town of Wippra. As a plague doctor, you bring healing and relief wherever you can. But ignorance, superstition, and religious zeal make for a deadly threat in this retro medieval medical adventure!


  • point-and-click
  • medieval
  • pixel
  • historical
  • noir
  • story
  • narration
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • conversation
  • adventure
  • narrative

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster (2021)

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Immerse yourself in the timeless adventure of FINAL FANTASY III. Experience the captivating story and charming retro graphics, now remastered with updated 2D pixel graphics and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Dive into a world of magic and darkness, where only the chosen adventurers can save the world. With improved gameplay and additional features, this remastered edition brings new life to a beloved classic. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey?


What we like:
  • The redemption arc of Final Fantasy series
  • Robust job system with customization
  • Challenging battles and well-designed dungeons
  • Captivating narrative and character development
  • Remastered soundtrack and immersive sound design
  • Quality-of-life improvements
What could be improved:
  • Expensive pricing
  • Balancing issues with difficulty spikes
  • Tedium of grinding for different jobs
  • Lack of individuality among party members

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • pixel
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • nostalgia
  • class
  • 2d
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • party
  • boss
  • remaster

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Finding Paradise (2017)

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Explore the emotional journey of Drs. Eva Rosalene and Neil Watts as they fulfill a dying man's wish in Finding Paradise. Dive into patients' memories, uncovering their life stories and final wishes. Engage with a thought-provoking and meaningful narrative that resonates with players. Experience the impact games can have on personal growth and introspection. Join the doctors on this unforgettable adventure and make a difference in someone's life!


What we like:
  • Amazing sequel to 'To the Moon'
  • Thought-provoking and meaningful story
  • Emotional impact that resonates with players
  • Engaging and well-crafted narrative
  • Provides valuable life lessons
What could be improved:
  • Can be emotionally difficult to play

  • rpg
  • story
  • pixel
  • emotional
  • japanese
  • adventure
  • interactive
  • fiction
  • narrative
  • psychological
  • top-down
  • rpgmaker
  • funny
  • puzzle
  • comedy

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