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2016PEGI 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified93 % positive14.99 €

A wordless, gorgeous pixel-art adventure built on lightning-fast dash combat and exploring a ruined, mysterious world full of hidden paths. Its atmosphere and Disasterpeace soundtrack tell a melancholic story without a single line of dialogue.

  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Pixel art
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hyper Light Drifter special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Unsighted

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2021USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Hyper Light Drifter: pixel art, gripping boss fights and interconnected level design.

A pixel-art Metroidvania where you play the automaton Alma, racing against a clock to save your friends before they lose their sentience. Fast parrying and dodging combat meets an interconnected world full of secrets, with a ticking timer that shapes every decision.

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