If you’ve been craving an old-school RPG experience with modern depth, mark your calendars—Pale Coins officially launches on October 22, 2025 for PC via Steam, priced at $9.99 USD. Developed over four years by solo creator Lukas Irzl, Pale Coins is a handcrafted pixel art Action RPG set in the kingdom of Grenmark. Inspired by the classics but built with fresh mechanics, the game emphasizes tough battles, player-driven exploration, and a no-handholding approach to adventure. “My goal was to capture the magic of the classics I grew up with while adding my own twist,” said developer Lukas Irzl. “The feedback…
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If you’ve been craving the golden era of JRPGs—those unforgettable adventures of the 16-bit and early CD-ROM days—Quartet might be exactly what you’re looking for. Developed by Something Classic Games, the team behind Shadows of Adam, this retro-inspired RPG is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG for $19.99 USD. Four Stories, One Epic At its core, Quartet weaves together four very different storylines into one sprawling adventure. You’ll follow a band of unlikely heroes, from uncovering government conspiracies to chasing visions of other worlds, surviving devastating airship raids, and discovering dangerous magical powers. Each tale kicks off…
It’s time to crank the synths and fuel up the jetpack—Klaus Lee – Thunderballs is out now on Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. This retro-inspired action-platformer delivers a chaotic blend of explosions, stunts, and moustache-powered heroics straight out of an ’80s action flick, launching at just €12.99 with discounts available across all platforms. You play as Klaus Lee, a jetpack-wearing, explosion-loving stuntman with a side gig saving the world. Your mission? Survive and conquer more than 100 handcrafted levels loaded with traps, secrets, and over-the-top challenges. Between temple ruins and dynamite-fueled jumps, it’s a full-throttle ride…
Indie studio Pipistrello Games is ready to sling some retro-flavored action your way with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, launching May 28, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. In this 2D platforming adventure, you’ll step into the wings of Pippit, a courageous little bat determined to restore the Pipistrello family’s honor after his beloved aunt is kidnapped. Armed with nothing but a cursed yoyo and a lot of heart, Pippit takes on the neon-lit underworld of a sprawling city filled with corporate corruption, colorful characters, and crime bosses who won’t go down without a fight.…