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OUTBUDDIES DX is a passionately crafted metroidvania game by Julian Laufer, inspired by classics such as Super Metroid and Castlevania. It offers challenging yet encouraging gameplay, designed to skip punishing mechanics and grinding. The game is regularly updated with feedback and supports cross-platform cloud saving.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration.

"Elliot Quest" is a classic 2D action-adventure game with RPG elements. After Elliot's wife disappears, he's cursed to become a demon hunter. Explore the island of Urele, battle monsters, and uncover the truth behind your curse in this retro-inspired pixelated game. With challenging gameplay and multiple endings, replayability is high.

Demon Peak is a 2D action-platformer Metroidvania, focused on close combat and movement abilities. Explore interconnected areas to discover abilities, powerups, and bosses, with hand-painted pixel art and a 30-minute soundtrack. This game is a student project filled with numerous abilities, enemies, and rooms for players to enjoy.

"8BitBoy" is a single-player platformer game with a nostalgic 80s and 90s vibe, offering approximately 12 hours of main story playtime. The game features 5 worlds, 56 levels, and over 300 hidden locations to explore, with a variety of power-ups and boss battles. The game follows the journey of 8BitBoy, who gets sucked into a decaying world of platforming through a strange cartridge he found in his basement.

"Dungeon of Zolthan" is a first-person dungeon crawler game set in a dark fantasy world. The player must navigate through treacherous mazes, battling monsters and collecting loot to progress. With permadeath and randomly generated dungeons, each playthrough offers a new challenge.

"KUNAI is a single-player open-world game featuring marvelous mechanics and stellar visuals. Take control of Tabby, a robot imbued with an ancient warrior's soul, and navigate through a world filled with secrets and hidden passages. With ninja mobility and a deadly arsenal of weapons, fight against evil machines and increase your strength by killing enemy robots to unlock abilities and kick-ass tricks."

"FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with puzzle elements, featuring pixel-perfect graphics and a magic crossbow that lets you switch between two seasons in each level. Inspired by 16-bit classics, the game offers challenging platforming, screen-filling bosses, rich bonus levels, and upgrades for your shots and crossbow. Explore the mystical forest, uncover secrets, and test your skills in this love letter to retro gaming."

"Vision Soft Reset" is a 2D metroidvania following a clairvoyant cyborg, utilizing time-rewinding mechanics to solve puzzles, anticipate enemy attacks, and cheat death. Its polished action-exploration gameplay features fast-paced movement, diverse puzzles, and hidden techniques for skilled players to forge their own path. The game boasts concise level design, respecting the player's time, and supports various controllers for optimal experience.

"Castle In The Darkness" is a challenging 2D action-platformer with RPG elements. Battle monsters, find weapons and upgrades, and overcome platforming obstacles in a large interconnected world. With over 100 enemy types, 20 boss battles, and a New Game+ mode, there's plenty of content to explore.