2D Platformer
FAIL GAMES is a collection of brutally hard but simple minigames. Beat each game to unlock the next. Earn coins when you fail and spend them on outfits and effects. So easy to learn your grandma could play it, but so hard to master you'll throw your PC out the window. And your grandma. WARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS SEAGULLS Every game takes 5 seconds. Mastering it might take 500 attempts. FAIL GAMES is a collection of brutally difficult one-button physics games where every tiny mistake ends with your face on a rock — or worse. Those poor rocks. Leap off towering cliffs. Launch yourself down impossible ski jumps. Dodge seagulls, survive spinning saws, fight unpredictable winds, and somehow stick the perfect landing. Discover and beat 50+ games to become the Champion! Anyone can press one button. But can you master it? Features 🎯 50+ handcrafted games 🕹️ Simple one-button controls 💀 Brutally difficult physics-based gameplay 🖥️ Retro C64-inspired pixel art aesthetics ⚡ Instant restarts 🏆 Online leaderboards & achievements 🎭 Unlockable outfits, skins & effects 🎉 Spectacular ragdoll failures 🔥 Endless "one more try" gameplay Failure happens every five seconds. Success is rare. Welcome to FAIL GAMES.
1980s · 2D · 2D Platformer
Three complete, wonderfully bizarre indie games packed into one unapologetically silly collection. Born from a simple philosophy that finished games deserve to be played, this bundle brings together three distinct titles overflowing with absurd humor, retro platforming, and strategic gameplay. Included Games: TOWERS King Man: A challenging tower defense game where you build defenses to protect King Man's gold vault from the seductive Queen Woman and her relentless forces. Donion on Election Day: A satirical, Metroidvania-style platformer following Donald the orange onion as he explores a sprawling world to hunt down missing votes and crush opposing forces. Monkey Kong Island: A stage-based action platformer where you play as an island foreman searching for the ultimate location to construct a massive skyscraper. Key Features: Three Games in One: Experience three distinct genres in a single bundle, spanning tower defense, Metroidvania exploration, and classic platforming. Fully Realized Gameplay: Complete, standalone game experiences packed with detailed levels, mechanics, and retro visuals. Absurdist Voice Acting & Script: Features quirky voice lines and heavy doses of surreal, self-aware humor. Varied Level Design: From defensive castle layouts to interconnected platforming zones, each title brings a unique pacing and playstyle.
A tiny spark. A very bad idea. Tap to hop, hold to float, and climb through a machine full of rhythmic deathtraps. Gauntlet is a fast, one-thumb arcade platformer: 50 handcrafted levels across five strange worlds, from the overgrown Verdant Relay to the golden Crown. Dodge sweepers, time the crushing jaws, slip through laser pulses, and thread the twin moons. Rest on a mint perch, catch your breath, then go again. A new Daily Gauntlet arrives every midnight UTC. Everyone gets the same course. Race for the fastest finish on global and regional leaderboards. Instant retries, personal bests, and par times make every run worth another try. Keyboard: Space / Up / W to hop; hold to float. P pauses, R restarts, M toggles sound. On touchscreens, tap and hold anywhere in the shaft. Clear levels to unlock new worlds, and earn an achievement for every chapter.
A nostalgic throwback to late-night gaming under the covers on a classic 4-shade green handheld. Pixel Pileup Party collects four brand-new, original 8-bit handheld games into a single package. Designed to capture the feeling of 90s monochrome gaming, it delivers distinct retro experiences paired with modern save functionality and full chiptune soundtracks. Included Games: Chibi Ninja-Kun: A tough retro action-platformer. Infiltrate dangerous levels, defeat bosses, and recover stolen ancient ninja scrolls. Donion VS Bad Hombres: A handheld Metroidvania. Help Donald the orange onion navigate, explore, and clear infiltrating fruits from his wall. Puzzle King Man: A pure, single-player Match-3 puzzle game focused strictly on block-matching mechanics. eXtreme Rider RETRO: High-speed endless cycle riding where survival is limited. Drive as far as possible before crashing and compete on global online leaderboards. Key Features: Four Games in One: Features an action-platformer, Metroidvania, Match-3 puzzler, and an endless runner. Custom 4-Shade Palettes: Distinct green-screen color palettes tailored for each game. Unlockable Graphic Modes: Three of the included games (excluding Puzzle King Man) feature hidden, unlockable display modes. Online Highscores: Global leaderboard support featured in eXtreme Rider RETRO. Authentic Audio & Quality of Life: Full chiptune music paired with built-in game saving.
A classic retro-style sci-fi platformer featuring non-linear stage exploration, branching paths, and high-stakes, timed gameplay. As the last remaining Time Knight, you are tasked with recovering lost Time Spheres scattered across dangerous, non-linear locations. These powerful artifacts permit travel through space and time, making them an existential threat if claimed by tyrants or madmen. With a ticking clock slowly draining your health, you must navigate hazardous maps, collect crucial upgrades, and defeat the powerful guardians protecting each sphere. Features: Non-Linear Stage Design: Explore large, open single-screen maps packed with hidden keys, secret areas, and optional upgrades. Branching Progression: Route your own path through the campaign, unlocking different stages and exits based on your exploration choices. Ticking Clock Mechanic: Time is an active hazard—fail to move quickly or find time extensions, and the Time Knight will suffer damage. Character Upgrades: Uncover both mandatory items and hidden stats to boost your health and extend your survival odds against fierce boss encounters. Modernized Retro Presentation: Vibrant pixel graphics paired with an energetic, modern chiptune soundtrack.
The direct sequel to The Ancestral Strain, blending open exploration with hard-hitting action levels. Four years after Arion Dorleac defeated Rhogul and the Incubus, his upcoming wedding is crashed by Sekhmet—the Succubus seeking revenge. Arion takes up the Shadow Blade once more to travel to Citadale island and confront the dark forces gathering there. Features: Hybrid Structure: Freely explore the non-linear hub of Citadale island to discover doors leading into long, challenging, action-focused stages. Non-Linear Stage Order: Find and tackle the castle’s surrounding stages and boss fights in any sequence you choose. Refined Gameplay: Features unique stage-specific mechanics along with rebalanced movement speed and attack ranges. Risk-Reward Checkpoints: A new checkpoint system is available to assist your run, for a price. Fresh Content: Includes brand-new levels, boss encounters, enemy types, and an original retro soundtrack.
A dark, challenging 2D action-RPG inspired by classic arcade adventures and hard-as-nails modern combat design. Mirenia is an 18-year-old warrior on a desperate quest for redemption. Three years after accidentally unleashing a dark entity, she travels to Tirkin Fortress to execute an ancient ritual and seal the evil away. Armed with her Shield Blade, Mirenia must fight through ruined villages, help desperate survivors, and survive the terrifying forces guarding her past mistakes. Features: Methodical 2D Combat: A deliberate combat system built on patience and precise timing, rewarding careful positioning over button mashing. Area Exploration & Quests: Explore multi-screen dungeons, talk to townsfolk, complete side objectives, and unlock items to help manage the steep difficulty. RPG Character Progression: Level up Mirenia, manage resources at village shops, and unlock magic spells to customize your battle strategy. Retro-Inspired Presentation: Fluidly animated 2D pixel art paired with a modern, atmospheric soundtrack reminiscent of 32-bit classics. Unforgiving Boss Encounters: Battle massive, complex bosses and solve environmental riddles across more than a dozen distinct locations. Content Warning: Contains explicit violence, gore, mature themes, and dark magic. See the Manual for more details: http://www.void-comics.com/Manuals/TheSkyliaProphecyManual.pdf
Experience three fictional retro classics in one hilarious retro collection, framed around an era of gaming history that never actually existed. Step into a alternate history of gaming with three comedy-filled platforming adventures. Built in the style of late 80s and early 90s releases, this collection brings together single-screen puzzles, sprawling open-map exploration, and over-the-top voice acting, alongside a tell-all mockumentary about the rise and fall of the franchise. Included Titles: KING MAN: A single-screen puzzle platformer built around clever level layouts, quick reflexes, and retro humor. Retro KING MAN: An exploration-focused platformer featuring large, interconnected maps, character upgrades, and early Metroidvania design choices. Super KING MAN: A 16-bit style platformer loaded with over-the-top voice samples, silly humor, and dynamic visual effects. Key Features: Three Games in One: Play through three distinct evolutionary eras of platformer mechanics, visuals, and audio design. Variety of Gameplay Mechanics: Switch between precise single-screen logic puzzles and broad, non-linear map exploration. In-Game Mockumentary: Uncover the absurd, fictional history of the series through a fully playable historical documentary feature. Chiptune & Voice Audio: Packed with retro chiptune tracks and cheesy, digitized voice lines.
A bright, family-friendly 2D platformer with objective-based stage exploration. When Louis the Racing Bat alerts Ginger the Tooth Fairy that her 32 magical teeth have been stolen, her powers begin to fade. Help Ginger navigate obstacle-filled worlds, complete stage objectives, and retrieve her teeth to keep her fairy magic alive. Features: 6 Non-Linear Worlds: Explore open stages filled with multiple objectives, secret paths, and distinct exits. 32 Collectible Teeth: Track down all 32 stolen teeth hidden throughout the game's levels. Beginner-Friendly & Educational: Accessible to newcomers and kids, incorporating fun facts and lessons about dental health. Secrets & Upgrades: Optional upgrades and hidden items reward thorough exploration for veteran players. Pixel Art Style: Bright 2D graphics accompanied by an upbeat retro soundtrack.
This game is still in Beta - I'll be making a bunch of updates. Think you have skill? Think again. Skill Issue is a brutal trap platformer where nothing is what it seems. Every platform could collapse, every coin could kill you, and every checkpoint is a lie. Jump, die, learn, rage, repeat. Featuring: Deviously designed levels packed with hidden spikes, lava, axes, and boulders Perfect for rage-baiting, trolling your friends, and testing your patience Simple controls, impossible timing You WILL die. It's not the game, it's a Skill Issue. How far can you get before you quit?
Help Mike the unicorn in this weird 2D ARPG/platformer Controls mobile/tablet (landscape): tap to move/jump/interact desktop: keyboard: arrows or WASD to move, Space to jump, Enter to interact
Blocks rain from the sky and pile into a tower. Your only way out is up. UP is a fast 16-bit arcade climber. Ride falling blocks as they land, slide down walls and kick off them, smash through ceilings, and dig your way out when you're boxed in. Keep moving: the lava never stops rising, and a full row collapses beneath your feet. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER RACES Race up to 6 players to 40 metres. Jump into Quick Match, or create a private room and share the 4-letter code or an invite link with friends. Grab weapon crates (blasters, bombs and rockets) and knock your rivals back down the tower. Not enough players? Fill the room with bots. FEATURES • Solo climb on Easy, Medium or Hard • Online races for up to 6 players with Quick Match, room codes and invite links • Weapon pickups: blaster, bombs and rockets • Wall slides, wall kicks, ceiling smashes and digging • Zombies, hearts and a constantly rising lava floor • Fully procedural retro pixel art, CRT effects and an adaptive chiptune soundtrack • Built-in tutorial • Plays on desktop (keyboard) and mobile (touch) CONTROLS • Left / Right: run • Jump button: jump and wall-kick • K or X: fire weapon • P: pause • Touch: on-screen controls on mobile How high can you climb?
The lighthouse is dark. Someone has to go. Leap between broken piers and wrecked ships in a rain-soaked harbour. Light the checkpoint lamps, watch the sea, and keep moving when a towering titan wakes beneath the wreckage. Time your jumps, dodge incoming blows, and use the giant's attacks to open your path: falling debris becomes a stepping stone, a shattered wall becomes a passage, and a toppled pillar becomes a bridge. A short, atmospheric single-player platformer with keyboard and touch controls. Would you like to see a continuation of this game? Let me know...
The definitive 8-bit dark fantasy trilogy following three generations of Demon Slayers. A Dark Lord plagues the land, and only the Dorleac bloodline can stop him. Take up the legendary Shadow Blade and wield subweapons like axes and shurikens to fight through hordes of monsters and horrific bosses across three distinct eras in this stage based action game. Included Chapters: Chapter 1: Gate of Souls: Sonja Dorleac journeys to Citadale castle in search of her missing husband. Chapter 2: Curse of Darkness: Sonja's son, Gabriel, steps forward as the next Demon Slayer. Chapter 3: Legacy of Fate: Christopher, Sonja's grandson, takes up the Shadow Blade for the final confrontation. Features: 3 Full Games: Unique storylines, playable characters, stage layouts, and chiptune soundtracks across each chapter. Classic Action: Tough, linear, stage-based 8-bit platforming built for skill and precision. Secrets & Modes: Unlock alternate endings for Chapters 1 and 2, plus an unlockable Boss Rush mode. Quality of Life: Built-in save states, overlay menus and other QOL features
Action · 2D Platformer · Retro
The 16-bit chapter of the dark fantasy action saga begins here! A century after peace was restored, Rhogul returns to seek revenge on the Dorleac bloodline. Armed with the legendary Shadow Blade, Arion Dorleac must navigate deadly traps and demonic hordes to stop the Lord of Darkness once and for all. Features: 16-Bit Retro Inspiration: Visuals and gameplay inspired by classic 16-bit SNES and MS-DOS action-platformers. Branching Stage Paths: Uncover hidden exits to unlock alternative stages and diverse routes through the game. Two Distinct Endings: Your path through the stages directly determines the outcome of your journey. Expanded Arsenal: Master brand-new subweapons and spells to defeat Rhogul's army.
Action · 2D Platformer · Retro
An anthology of retro Metroidvanias and action-platformers spanning different eras of classic gaming hardware. Citadale Resurrection collects multiple standalone retro titles, each designed to evoke the distinct look, sound, and feel of mid-1980s to early-1990s system hardware. Base Game (100% Free): Strength in Agony: A retro Metroidvania following a young girl's struggle to escape the dark halls of Citadale castle after her abduction. Suffer on Revival: A Class of '82-style port of the original 2013 game Minivania, returning to the true origins of the series. In-Game Jukebox: Free access to music tracks from both base games. Available Paid DLC Chapters: Book of Shadows: Search for missing pages of an infamous tome before they fall into evil hands. Includes full game and soundtrack. Prelude to War: Play as the son of the Dark Lord attempting to hide his father's cursed remains. Includes full game and soundtrack. Darkness My Curse: Follow Gabriel Dorleac on his initial search across Citadale island for his missing brother. Includes full game and soundtrack.
Bounce through pastel skies to pop floating face-filled bubbles and rack up high-scoring combos in this charming, kawaii arcade game.
The conclusion to the trilogy: a dark fantasy action adventure with Metroidvania elements. Cursed after defeating the Succubus, Arion Dorleac has ten nights before the full moon claims his life. To break the curse, travel across a vast, interconnected open world to locate four sacred flames before making your final descent into Citadale castle. Features: Expansive World: Explore forests, dark caverns, bustling towns, and dangerous dungeons surrounding Citadale island. Dynamic Day/Night System: Towns offering safety and quests by day turn lethal at night as stronger monsters roam. Character Progression: Upgrade your stats and abilities through optional quests and hidden items. Multiple Endings: Your speed and choices over the ten-day time limit determine Arion's fate. Atmospheric Audio: Full retro synth soundtrack driving the dark fantasy mood.
Head east across the dusty badlands in this side-scrolling pixel-art action game demo. Jump, shoot, and unleash barrages to defeat monstrous foes and clear the trail. Generative AI WAS used in the production of this demo.
The DARKCORN broke the rainbow into seven shards and scattered them across the land — and the GREATCORN has volunteered you to get them all back. Hooves of Hope is a side-scrolling platformer with a full RPG underneath. Explore one big connected world, fight your way through it, earn XP, and level up your stats and skills. Equipment drops color your unicorn and makes it stronger. At the heart of each region waits a DARKCORN — a corrupted unicorn that holds one of the seven shards. Reclaim them all, and save the world!
Free 8-bit NES-style game starring Jimothy, Seattle's viral short-spined raccoon. Raid trash cans, dodge paparazzi, cross Ballard streets, climb to the den.
js13k 2026 gamejam entry A roguelike platformer with a colorful twist. Rainbows are your weapon, but also a convenient way to travel between clouds. Use them to move around, or as shields, or to trap enemies and destroy them. Increase damage, rainbow length, number, thickness, casting speed and other unique upgrades to defeat waves of critters that have taken over the sky. Falling out of the sky will cost HP.. so grab the warp upgrade if you can. Use WASD/Cursors with Mouse or play with a Gamepad.
HEY, COMRADE! IT IS TIME TO SEIZE THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION! The greedy Fat Cats have climbed to the top of the industrial machine and stuffed their pockets with the wealth created by the workers. This injustice cannot stand! Take control of Karl Marx, glorious champion of the proletariat, and storm factories, banks, warehouses, and capitalist strongholds in the name of redistribution! Run! Jump! Climb! Collect enormous sacks of cash and shining stacks of gold while avoiding machinery, deadly hazards, and the well-dressed lackeys of bourgeois oppression. When the Fat Cats stand in your way, grab the mighty Hammer & Sickle power-up and demonstrate the unstoppable strength of historical materialism! But remember, Comrade: the money does not belong to you. Carry the stolen wealth safely through each level and deliver it to the clamoring masses below. The more you redistribute, the greater the triumph of the workers! Featuring glorious 16-bit action, towering industrial landscapes, bombastic revolutionary music, enormous moustaches, and more capitalist pigs than the Five-Year Plan can reasonably account for. REDISTRIBUTION TIME DEFEAT THE FAT CATS! REDISTRIBUTE THE WEALTH! SEIZE THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION! The revolution will not be televised. It will be pixelated. WIP - working out some bugs, feedback welcome.
1980s · 2D Platformer · Action
Pick Rocco or Pip, then jump, roll and throw barrels through three jungle courses in this free 2D platforming adventure. Explore Jungle Dock Dash, Treetop Timberworks and Echo Mine Ascent. Find hidden medallions, ride the mine cart and face Bramble to recover the lost cargo. Checkpoint flags restore your health; the optional helping-hand setting offers a gentler challenge. Play on a desktop or laptop with a keyboard. A/D or arrow keys move, W/S climb ladders, Space jumps and double jumps, Shift sprints, J or left-click rolls, E picks up or throws a barrel, X or Tab sets it down, and Esc pauses. Hold R to return to your checkpoint. Key bindings can be changed in Settings. Best chapter results and settings save in this browser. An unfinished run does not transfer across sites or devices. Created by Emile du Toit / Mafuta Games through iterative AI-assisted development with GPT-6 Astra, generated artwork, and code-composed music and sound effects. Feedback and bug reports: dutoit.emile@gmail.com. Please include your hero, chapter and browser.