Hyper Light Drifter
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How many of these games with pixel art styles can you identify?This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify 15 games based on their pixel art styles, drawing inspiration from 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit aesthetics. It highlights games like Okami, Disco Elysium, Secret of Mana, Hyper Light Drifter, and Replaced as examples of striking art direction. PC Gamer also offers other trivia quizzes on various gaming topics.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Golf With Your Friends, Hyper Light Drifter, moreThe Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring a wide range of digital sales, including historic low prices for titles such as Golf With Your Friends, Hyper Light Drifter, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and Yakuza Kiwami. The article provides an extensive list of discounted games available on the North American eShop.
Colossus: Eternal Blight Kickstarter Launches After Indie Quest RevealRustic Panda Games and Level Up Gaming have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut title, Colossus: Eternal Blight, following its reveal at Indie Quest 2026. The action RPG features pixel art, a story about a kingdom consumed by a blight, and combat focused on movement and timing, with player choices impacting the narrative.- COLOSSUS: ETERNAL BLIGHT KICKSTARTER LIVE FOLLOWING INDIE QUEST 2026 PREMIERERustic Panda Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their action RPG, Colossus: Eternal Blight, following its premiere at Indie Quest 2026. The game features pixel art inspired by classics and a dynamic combat system. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest in June.
- One Military Camp comes to Switch 2! Build your camp on the new Nintendo console.Indie studio Abylight Studios announced that their game One Military Camp will be released on the Nintendo Switch. The studio, comprised of industry veterans and new talent, focuses on gameplay and attention to detail. Abylight Studios has previously published titles like Cursed Castilla and Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition.
Possessor(s) launch trailer – Hyper Light Drifter dev’s latest game on Nintendo Switch 2Possessor(s), the latest game from Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced side-scroller blends platform fighter combat with Metroidvania exploration in the ruins of Sanzu City. A launch trailer showcasing the hand-drawn characters and striking 3D backdrops is available.- Devolver Digital & Heart Machine’s Beautiful, Stylish Metroidvania, Possessor(s), is now Available on Nintendo Switch 2The Metroidvania game Possessor(s), developed by Heart Machine and published by Devolver Digital, is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 for $9.99. The game features fast-paced, combo-driven action and exploration in the ruins of Sanzu City, following the story of Luca and a demon named Rhem.
Neverway doesn't want to be Stardew Valley. Instead, the devs are going as "weird as possible," Larian-styleNeverway aims to differentiate itself from Stardew Valley by embracing a 'weird as possible' approach, inspired by Larian Studios' design philosophy. The game blends life simulation with horror, RPG, and Soulslike elements, exploring themes of trauma and cosmic realms. Developers Isadora Sophia and Pedro Medeiros, along with composer Disasterpeace, discuss their unique artistic choices in mechanics, art style, and music to create an authentic and deep experience for players.
Hyper Light Drifter Dev's Gorgeous Metroidvania Jumps To Switch 2 Next WeekHeart Machine's latest action game, Possessor(s), is launching on Nintendo Switch on April 29, 2026, following its earlier release on PlayStation 5 and PC. The stylish Metroidvania features fast-paced combat and exploration in a ruined city, with the protagonist Luca teaming up with a demon named Rhem. The developer also recently announced layoffs and the winding down of development for Hyper Light Breaker.- Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky seasonIndie studio Coldblood announced that its debut title, Neverway, a "nightmarish life-sim RPG," will launch in October 2026 for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features art by Pedro Medeiros and music by Disasterpeace, known for their work on Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter, respectively. A free prologue is available now on Steam.
- Horror Life Sim RPG 'Neverway' Shadowdrops Prologue With New Trailer; Launches October 2026The horror life simulation RPG 'Neverway' has shadowdropped its prologue and revealed an October 2026 release window for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game, featuring talent from Celeste and music by Disasterpeace, blends life simulation, action RPG combat, and a creeping supernatural horror narrative. A playable prologue is available now on Steam.
Best Android ARPGs – Updated!This guide highlights the best Action RPGs available on the Android platform, focusing on titles that balance depth with engaging combat and compelling stories. Featured games include Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, Pascal's Wager, Genshin Impact, and Hyper Light Drifter, among others, with details on their gameplay, pricing models, and unique features.- Business and FinanceIndie studio Heart Machine has voluntarily recognized a union, while Outersloth has revealed its game funding agreement with developers. These developments highlight ongoing discussions around labor relations and financial structures within the game development industry.
Hyper Light Drifter studio Heart Machine voluntarily recognises unionIndie developer Heart Machine has voluntarily recognized a union formed by 13 of its staff members, following several rounds of layoffs. Separately, Sumo Digital is partnering with Arm to evaluate new AI-powered neural technology for mobile game development, aiming to bring PC-quality graphics to mobile platforms.- Hyper Light Drifter studio workers form union after rounds of layoffsWorkers at independent game studio Heart Machine, known for Hyper Light Drifter, have formed a union with Communications Workers of America Local 9003. This move follows multiple rounds of layoffs at the studio, including the discontinuation of Hyper Light Breaker. The union aims to protect workers in the face of industry instability and increasing demands for employee voices to be heard.
"If we love this work, we have to protect it" - Hyper Light studio Heart Machine is now a "wall-to-wall" unionDevelopers at the indie studio Heart Machine, known for games like Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have unionized with the Communications Workers of America. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to protect workers' rights and workplace conditions. The studio has voluntarily recognized the union, and negotiations for a first contract are expected.
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognitionEmployees at Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have successfully unionized with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and received voluntary recognition from the company. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to secure better work-life balance, creative autonomy, and job security for developers. The unionization effort at Heart Machine is part of a broader trend of increasing labor organizing within the game industry.