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Anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer SlashZero announced for PS5, PC
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Streetlamp Studio have announced SlashZero, an anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer SlashZero announced for PS5, PC
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Streetlamp Studio have announced SlashZero, an anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Parkour Labs: Conquer Neon Skies and Defy Gravity in a Brutal Vaporwave Gauntlet
Parkour Labs, a first-person precision platformer with a vaporwave aesthetic, has been released on Xbox after two years of solo development. The game emphasizes pure skill, timing, and control across 60 levels, featuring instant respawns and physics-based movement. It aims to recapture raw gameplay mechanics, drawing inspiration from communities like surf maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Replaced Is Finally Almost Here We Take Another Look at the Cyberpunk Action-Platformer
The upcoming cyberpunk action-platformer Replaced is nearing completion, with a new demo offering a fresh look at its dark sci-fi aesthetic and impressive pixel art. The game aims to evoke a Vangelis-inspired atmosphere, drawing comparisons to Blade Runner.
Replaced Is Finally Almost Here – We Take Another Look at the Cyberpunk Action-Platformer
The upcoming cyberpunk action-platformer Replaced is nearing its release, with a new demo offering a fresh look at its dark sci-fi aesthetic and pixel art. The game is set to launch on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
SlashZero: Anime Roguelike Action-Platformer Revealed
Streetlamp Studio has revealed SlashZero, a 3D anime roguelike action-platformer featuring rich animations, a deep move pool, and a procedurally-generated cyberpunk world. The game is set to launch simultaneously on PlayStation, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with a focus on performance parity. Players will take on the role of a Timehacker attempting to break into parallel timelines to reset the course of history.
Anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer SlashZero announced for PS5, PC
Skystone Games and Streetlamp Studio have announced SlashZero, an anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Gonzalo the Chicken announcement press release
WhaleplaneStudios has announced a Summer 2026 release window for their single-player adventure platformer, Gonzalo the Chicken - Episode I, on Steam. The game features players controlling Gonzalo as he launches a bomb companion named Azzar to defeat enemies and explore a mysterious world with a low-poly art style.
Parkour Labs Turns Movement Into An Art Form
Parkour Labs, a new parkour experience emphasizing momentum and precision, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, with VR support on Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2. Developed by SoyKhaler and Entorno Virtual and published by Pdpartid@games, the game features a vaporwave aesthetic and a focus on player skill mastery. This release includes a major update with new environments and full VR functionality.
Space Bash: Contact!! - A spiritual sci-fi sequel to Jaleco’s classic RodLand is coming soon to the MSX
Space Bash: Contact!!, a spiritual successor to Jaleco's RodLand, is set to release on March 15, 2026, for the MSX platform. Developed for the MSXdev’25 competition, this new title features a faster, crazier, and more challenging experience with a space-themed alien world, designed for MSX computers with at least 16 KB of RAM.
Donkey Kong Bananza Review
This review of Donkey Kong Bananza aims to highlight top Nintendo Switch 2 games from the past year, serving as a buying guide for various platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The article also discusses the Switch 2's first year on the market.
Stretch Your Thinking With 1 CatLine
1 CatLine, a precision puzzle-platformer developed by Nerd Games and published by Eastasiasoft, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a unique mechanic where players use a stretchy cat companion to solve single-screen challenges, with the ability to freeze time to reposition the cat.
Review: Prison City (Nintendo Switch)
Prison City is a high-quality action platformer inspired by classic NES titles, now available physically for the Nintendo Switch. Despite its challenging retro-style difficulty, the game offers customizable options and multiple paths to accommodate a wider audience. The review praises its colorful visuals, immersive atmosphere, and satisfying gameplay loop, ultimately awarding it an 8.5.
Replaced Is Finally Almost Here – We Take Another Look at the Cyberpunk Action-Platformer
Replaced, a 2.5D cinematic action platformer from Sad Cat Studios, is set to launch on April 14, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and day one with Xbox Game Pass. The game features a post-nuclear cyberpunk dystopia where players control an AI named R.E.A.C.H. The preview highlights fluid combat, platforming, stealth mechanics, and a compelling narrative exploring themes of humanity and identity.
Haunted Lands Released
Haunted Lands, a retro-style action platformer developed by Alevgor and published by Alawar, has been released on PC via Steam. A launch trailer showcases the game's classic aesthetic and gameplay elements.
Cultists, Crypts, and Chaos — Solo-Developed Retro Platformer Haunted Lands Launches Today!
The solo-developed retro action platformer Haunted Lands has launched today on Steam for PC and Steam Deck. Developed by Oleksii Horiachev under the name Alevgor and published by Alawar, the game features six playable characters, artifact enhancements, and challenging gameplay for $5.99 USD with a launch discount.
Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Planet of Lana II. It also covers releases like The Legend of Khiimori and Lost and Found Co., alongside updates for Ratcheteer DX and Birds Watching. Upcoming titles like My Little Puppy and The House of Hikmah are also featured, along with Ballgame and Echobreaker.
Gladmort
Gladmort is an action platformer developed by Chipsonsteroids and published by Pixel Heart SAS, designed to emulate the challenging gameplay of Neo Geo classics like Ghouls 'n Ghosts. While it captures the aesthetic and core mechanics, the game suffers from frustrating level design and "gotcha" moments, particularly in its later stages. Despite strong boss battles, the overall execution falls short of its inspirations, making it a difficult experience for players.
Hotel Barcelona ‘Under New Management’ update promises “same core, better everything”
An update titled 'Under New Management' has been released for the game Hotel Barcelona, developed by Swery and Suda51. This update addresses player feedback with significant improvements to gameplay mechanics, including faster movement, improved combat recovery, and a reworked parry system. It also adds five free crossover skins and various quality-of-life enhancements.
Review - DEAD CELLS - A Dark Souls "Roguevania" equivalent?
Dead Cells is a highly satisfying 2D action-platformer that masterfully blends roguelite and Metroidvania elements, earning an overall rating of 95%. The game features magnificent art direction, balanced difficulty, and engaging combat, though its music is considered uninspired and the story is nonexistent. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
