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Outpost - A new speccy game inspired by Dizzy series and modern metroidvania!
Juan J. Martínez has developed Outpost, a new platform-adventure game for the ZX Spectrum 48k inspired by the Dizzy series and modern Metroidvanias. Players explore a hostile alien planet, navigate 90 screens of platforming challenges, and collect 8 items to escape.
It Takes Two gets debut Nintendo Switch 2 trailer, free upgrade from Switch 1
It Takes Two is launching on the Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026, with a free upgrade available for owners of the original Nintendo Switch version. The game will also feature online cross-play with PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and other platforms.
Mister Scary – Where Are You? Has A Family To Find This Halloween
Mister Scary – Where Are You?, a platform adventure game developed by calgames and published by Ratalaika Games, is now available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £5.99. The game follows a purple monster searching for his lost family in a spooky world, featuring six stages with bosses and unique snack-based combat mechanics.
Extremely OK Games announces platform adventure game City of None for PC
Extremely OK Games has announced City of None, a new side-scrolling platform adventure game. The title is being developed for PC and is from the creators of Celeste.
Crystian and the Lost Crystals - An incredible Commodore 64 game has made an appearance!
Developer ntpr has released Crystian and the Lost Crystals, a new platform adventure game for the Commodore 64. Created by solo developer Marcel Sásik with music by Hans Svala, the game features detailed graphics, fluid motion, and classic maze exploration with modern depth. It is available now for retro enthusiasts.
Embark On An Adventurous Poultry Pandemonium In ‘Gonzalo The Chicken’ Clucking Its Frisky Feathers On STEAM
Indie developer and publisher WhaleplaneStudios announced Gonzalo the Chicken - Episode I, a platform adventure game coming to PC via STEAM in Q3 2026. Players control Gonzalo as he battles monstrous Crocogators using an explosive companion named Azzar, exploring diverse low-poly environments. The game features mechanics like combo attacks, flapping to extend jumps, and collecting bomb goo to upgrade Azzar with fire, homing, and sticky mutations.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be released for Switch 2 on May 21
Nintendo announced that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, coinciding with the Mar10 Day celebration. A new trailer showcases the game's cute, picture-book-like aesthetic and unique gameplay mechanics, including special abilities granted by enemies. The article also mentions Donald Glover voicing Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Yume Penguin Monogatari
Yume Penguin Monogatari is a quirky platform adventure game from Konami, notable for its unique fitness meter mechanic and lack of a traditional fail state, where players must manage Penta the penguin's weight. Despite its short length and easy difficulty, the game showcases Konami's quality with detailed visuals and humorous animations, though its music is forgettable.
