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2013PEGI 16PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified86 % positive14.79 €

A surreal, Zelda-inspired pixel-art adventure where you roam the dreamlike subconscious of Young. Odd dungeons, bosses and strange places create a moody, cryptic and melancholic experience.

  • Pixel art
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Emotional impact
  • Strong soundtrack

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Figment

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2017USK 6PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch88 % positive19.99 €

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Figment is a quirky action-adventure set inside a human mind, where you play Dusty, fighting nightmares and solving puzzles. Its hand-drawn world, musical numbers and dry humor make it stand out.

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Raji: An Ancient Epic

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A linear action-adventure set in a mythic version of ancient India. As a chosen girl, Raji mixes melee combat with climbing and puzzle sections through beautifully designed temples to rescue her brother.

Silt

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In a surreal, monochrome hand-drawn underwater world, you possess sea creatures and use their abilities to solve environmental puzzles. Its eerie, enigmatic atmosphere carries the whole journey.

Alwa's Awakening

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A charming Metroidvania with an authentic 8-bit look, pixel art and chiptune music. You wield a magic staff to explore an interconnected world, solve puzzles and beat bosses.

RiME

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A wordless, beautifully stylized adventure where a boy explores a mysterious island and solves environmental puzzles. The meaning of the journey only reveals itself near the end, as a moving story about grief and loss.

Owlboy

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As the mute owl boy Otus you soar through lushly drawn pixel worlds, carrying companions whose abilities double as weapons. A heartfelt, emotional story is paired with varied puzzle and combat sections.

Animal Well

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A dense, interconnected pixel-art labyrinth packed with secrets, where a handful of tools unlock clever puzzles. Its cute look hides an eerie atmosphere, and the deepest mysteries reward real puzzle-solving and curiosity.

Papo & Yo

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A poetic puzzle platformer in which a boy navigates a dreamlike favela alongside a monster who stands in for his father's addiction. The puzzles and the personal, autobiographical story are tightly intertwined.

Mandagon

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An atmospheric platform adventure set in a world inspired by Tibetan philosophy, dwelling on life, death and the meaning of true sacrifice.

Shadow of the Colossus

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You ride your horse Agro through a silent, empty land and face giant colossi one by one, climbing their bodies to find their weak points. The game thrives on its melancholic mood, stark beauty, and the feeling that every victory comes at a cost.

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