The Best Pixel Games - Page 3

Update : The Slormancer added at rank #22.
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UNREAL LIFE (2020)

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And now, for today's story.


  • pixel
  • scroller
  • atmospheric
  • adventure
  • multiple-endings
  • point-and-click
  • story
  • puzzle
  • dark
  • exploration

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The Slormancer (2025)

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PC Windows

The Slormancer is a 2D Action-RPG Dungeon Crawling game where you play as a Knight, Huntress, or Mage. You must master hundreds of abilities and ancestral powers, gear up, and fight against hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer. With shiny loot, collectibles, frenetic gameplay, and pixel art, this game will have you hooked for countless hours of content. With a deep story, unique weapons, and endless quests for epic loot, every playthrough is different. Don't miss out on this epic adventure!


What we like:
  • Surprisingly addictive rogue-like feel ARPG
  • Well thought out and implemented game
  • Polished and exceedingly pleasant early access game
  • Constantly updating and improving by the developers
  • Wide range of build possibilities
What could be improved:
  • Repetition in maps and levels
  • Too much grind with not enough payoff
  • Controller issues in menus
  • Demoralizing legendary effect that didn't work
  • Absence of certain features like influence

  • arpg
  • loot
  • hack-and-slash
  • pixel
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • action
  • class
  • isometric
  • top-down
  • action-adventure
  • soundtrack
  • 2d
  • farming

23

Return. (2018)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Return to your home planet after 200 years of space travel in this atmospheric, art-driven adventure. Shoot, slash, and roll your way through dangerous enemies and ancient bosses, purchase items and unlock powerful weapons, and explore your unfamiliar home for parts to repair your ship.


  • dystopian
  • soundtrack
  • pixel
  • stylized
  • scroller
  • atmospheric
  • post-apocalyptic
  • souls
  • exploration
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • difficult

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Unsighted (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Android

UNSIGHTED invites you into a post-apocalyptic world where you have a ticking clock before your own expiration. With Metroidvania-like gameplay, fully interconnected world, and an interesting story that allows for tough choices, the game provides a balanced mix of exploration, combat, and character progression. With additional modes like co-op and rogue-lite, UNSIGHTED guarantees a high replay value. A game that creatively brings several game designs together to make a fun and polished game.


What we like:
  • Balanced mix of gameplay elements
  • Interesting story with tough choices
  • High replayability with additional modes
  • Polished sound and graphics
  • Responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • Writing could be better
  • Characters feel one-dimensional
  • Dialogue interrupts gameplay

  • pixel
  • exploration
  • boss
  • top-down
  • robots
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • puzzle
  • war
  • post-apocalyptic
  • souls
  • platform
  • rpg
  • crafting

25

Frequency (2023)

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early access ps2 Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android

Drive the world and make it dance as you piece together the geometric puzzles and build musical tracks that are intertwined.


  • multiple-endings
  • music
  • space
  • choices
  • instrument
  • walking-simulator
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • online-capable
  • pixel
  • cyberpunk
  • humor
  • rhythm
  • interactive
  • minimalist

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Lucy Dreaming (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Mac OS Linux Xbox One

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.


  • nostalgia
  • point-and-click
  • comedy
  • pixel
  • humor
  • 1990s
  • 1980s
  • old-school
  • puzzle
  • mystery
  • adventure
  • funny
  • dark
  • retro
  • story

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster (2021)

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PC Windows j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

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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A Space for the Unbound (2023)

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

Step into the shoes of Atma in A Space for the Unbound, a heartwarming adventure set in 90s rural Indonesia. Discover hidden secrets, interact with townsfolk, and solve intriguing puzzles in this nostalgic and supernatural experience. Immerse yourself in the captivating pixel art graphics and soothing music.


What we like:
  • Engaging and charming storyline
  • Relaxing and simple gameplay
  • Stunning pixel art graphics
  • Well-designed puzzles
  • Beautiful and calming soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive combat sequences
  • Confusing and unhelpful map
  • Excessive back-and-forth exploration

  • supernatural
  • pixel
  • 1990s
  • philosophical
  • story
  • surreal
  • adventure
  • emotional
  • anime
  • psychological
  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • mystery
  • walking-simulator
  • dystopian

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Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- (2021)

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

Play as Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War ~Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth~, a thrilling 2D action-exploration game. Using your sword and bow, fight against enemies and level up your elemental spirits to gain new abilities. With beautiful graphics and an engaging story by the original creator, both longtime fans and new players will enjoy this Metroidvania-style adventure.


What we like:
  • Fantastic gameplay and puzzles
  • Beautiful 2D sprites with great animations
  • Good music
  • Backtracking is not a chore
  • Smooth and responsive controls with continuous influx of new weapons and spells
What could be improved:
  • Extremely short gameplay for completionists
  • Grating music at times
  • Potentially difficult fights

  • anime
  • boss
  • "
  • action-exploration
  • exploration
  • pixel
  • novel
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • fantasy
  • rpg
  • boss-fight
  • platform
  • beat-em-up
  • ikaruga

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Monster Sanctuary (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Mac OS Linux

Monster Sanctuary is a retro-inspired RPG where you collect over 100 unique monsters to fight alongside you in strategic turn-based combat. The game offers a huge world to explore and highly customizable equipment for each monster. With free DLCs and alternate music tracks, there's always something new to experience. Jump in and start your journey as a Monster Keeper now!


What we like:
  • Intricate teambuilding and turn-based gameplay
  • Huge map with many secret locations and over 100 monsters
  • No required grind, relies mostly on monster synergy and tactics
  • Highly customizable equipment and skill trees for each monster
  • Generous amount of content, including free DLCs and alternate music tracks
What could be improved:
  • Game may be too difficult for players expecting a Pokemon-like experience
  • Story and general progression may not do a great job of directing players towards building monster synergies
  • Sudden difficulty spike relative to the rest of the story may turn some players off
  • Plot is basic and nothing breathtaking

  • turn-based
  • metroidvania
  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • collector
  • creature
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • platform
  • fight
  • tactical
  • 2d

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