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Mysterious narrative first-person climbing platformer Lorn's Lure release date announced

By Liam Dawe,
Ready for something a bit different? Lorn's Lure is a 3D atmospheric narrative first-person parkour platformer with an interesting climbing system.

Inspired by Lemmings and Pikmin, puzzle-platformer GOD'S GIFT is out now

By Liam Dawe,
Following a successful Kickstarter back in late 2018, developer Straitjacket has launched GOD'S GIFT, a puzzle-platformer inspired by classic Lemmings and Pikmin.

Dead Cells has its final update out now with The End is Near

By Liam Dawe,
Six years after the main release, Dead Cells has seen its final update, packed full of content to give it a good send off.

Fox-girl platformer Kitsune Tails is a true quality retro-inspired good time - out now

By Liam Dawe,
Kitsune Tails from developer Kitsune Games is a platformer inspired by the classics like Super Mario Bros, steeped in Japanese mythology and it's well worth playing.

Kitsune Tails will be a platformer to remember, full of mini-games and powerful modding tools

By Liam Dawe,
Kitsune Tails, the platformer styled after beloved classics and steeped in Japanese mythology, shows off a bunch of retro minigames and some pretty powerful modding support that will be available at launch.

Check out Quantum Witch, a platformer meets point and click choose your adventure

By Liam Dawe,
Developer NikkiJay recently revealed Quantum Witch, a rather quirky sounding mix of game genres that blends a platformer with a sort-of choose your adventure style.

Fast-paced classic 3D platformer Frogun Encore is out now

By Liam Dawe,
A game that would have fit right at home on the Nintendo 64 or PlayStation 1, fast-paced classic 3D platformer Frogun Encore is now available.

Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator is a fresh feel-good, puzzle-platforming adventure

By Liam Dawe,
Coming from developer Adventure Works L.L.C., a feel-good, cinematic thrill-ride inspired by classic '80s adventure films and developed by one of the producers behind the interactive Millennium Falcon ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios, coming soon to Steam.

Sci-fi racing platformer Distance gets a surprise update with Steam Deck improvements

By Liam Dawe,
Distance is a name I've not heard for a while. A really good fun sci-fi racing platformer from developer Refract that released in 2018, and they're bringing it back for v1.5: The Kinetic Update.

Mysterious new Shovel Knight title teased, plus Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX

By Pengling,
As confirmed by developer Yacht Club Games at the end of their latest Yacht Club Games Presents broadcast, a brand new Shovel Knight game is on the way! Plus, we're also being treated to Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX.

WOLFHOUND is a sci-fi World War II metroidvania from the creator of Chasm

By Liam Dawe,
Bit Kid creator of Chasm have announced WOLFHOUND, a sci-fi World War II metroidvania where you play as a one-man-army Capt. Chuck “WOLFHOUND” Rosetti.

Kitsune Tails is a gay furry Mario-like steeped in Japanese mythology releasing August 1

By Liam Dawe,
Kitsune Tails from developer Kitsune Games and publisher MidBoss, the gay furry Mario-like, is now going to be released on August 1st.

Interview with OutOfTheBit on their cinematic platformer Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon

By Liam Dawe,
OutOfTheBit are currently working on Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon, a cinematic puzzle platformer after previously releasing the positively received Full Void.

Mind-melting portal-platformer Ingression out with Linux / Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
Ingression is a an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portal travel that will make your head spin.

Braid, Anniversary Edition updated to improve Steam Deck OLED support

By Liam Dawe,
Braid, Anniversary Edition (which released recently) got updated that should make it feel better specifically on the Steam Deck OLED model, and the frame limiter.

Surge Engine, the open source Sonic-like game engine (and game) gets upgraded

By Liam Dawe,
Surge Engine is a 2D retro game engine with an included Sonic-like game (Surge the Rabbit) for anyone who wants to make their own platformers like classic Sonic. The developers just released a big new version.

Ultimate Chicken Horse gets its biggest sale yet with a new content update

By Liam Dawe,
Ultimate Chicken Horse is easily one of the funniest and stupidest party-platformers I've ever played, and it just had a free content update with a big discount.

Nerobi is a new gorgeous looking platforming adventure

By Liam Dawe,
Hitting Early Access today is Nerobi, a gorgeous looking platforming adventure that blends in what the developer says are "several elements typical of a graphic adventure".

Dark fantasy 2D platformer Saviorless is out now with a real unique style

By Liam Dawe,
In Saviorless, you'll explore treacherous landscapes, fight nightmarish monsters, unravel a mysterious narrative and experience dynamic gameplay as three unique characters all while bathed in an atmospheric soundtrack.

SCHiM is a unique platformer about jumping between shadows

By Liam Dawe,
Sometimes I come across a game feel like I just need to play it, and the latest is SCHiM, a puzzle game with a really fun visual look and setting where you jump between shadows.
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