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2023USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable48 % positive39.99 €

A sequel to the retro classic Flashback: as Conrad you battle the alien Morphs and search for your abducted friend Ian in a sci-fi side-scroller. It mixes platforming, shooting and light puzzles in a classic style.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Flashback 2 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Lunark

88 %Match

2023USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified84 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Flashback 2: jumping and platforming, a sci-fi setting as well as combat with precise timing.

A cinematic 2D platformer in the spirit of classics like Another World and Flashback, with fluid rotoscope-style animation and a sci-fi tale spanning alien ruins and futuristic cities.

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The Way

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A pixel-art sci-fi platformer in the vein of Another World and Flashback: you travel to an alien planet seeking a way to bring a loved one back to life. Puzzles, platforming and exploration form the core.

AM2R: Return of Samus

Shooting and gunplay

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

Eden Genesis

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced cyberpunk platformer where you guide the cyborg Leah through neon-lit trials to free her corrupted mind. Precise timing and quick reflexes take center stage, backed by a story framing the challenges.

Axiom Verge

Shooting and gunplay

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

Mini Ghost

Action-packed real-time combat

A short mini Metroidvania with the look and feel of 1980s MSX computers, serving as a small prequel to Ghost 1.0. It offers compact exploration and classic platforming action.

Ghost 1.0

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A sci-fi metroidvania where you infiltrate a space station as an agent, switching between a robotic body and a digital ghost form to fight enemies and solve puzzles.

Xeodrifter

Shooting and gunplay

A compact retro space Metroidvania: you hop between four small planets, blast aliens, find new abilities and beat bosses. It is short, accessible and built around exploration.

Haydee

Shooting and gunplay

You explore a sci-fi world in the style of old-school Metroidvanias, combining third-person shooting and demanding platforming. Its blend of modern action with classic backtracking and puzzles is what makes it stand out.

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