One such title is Darkwood, which I personally feel is one of the scarier 2D games out there. Don't let its simple graphics fool you; this game manages to ramp up the tension in a way that I've never ...

Junk Jack provides a laid-back 2D sandbox experience for players interested in exploration and decorating. Oxygen Not Included is a meticulous space colony simulator emphasizing invisible forces for ...

Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 ...

Dragon Quest 1 is noticeably older than 3, even in its remade form. Dragon Quest 3 is recognized as one of the godfathers of ...

Silksong, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 2025's bounty of 2D platformers.

Plenty of classic games could benefit from an overhaul in this striking art style, so that players with more modern sensibilities could appreciate them all over again. Many classics from a bygone era ...

The Soulslike genre has never relied on photorealism or grand open worlds to make its mark. Instead, it thrives on atmosphere, challenge and an intricate web of mechanics that ask players to earn ...

Square Enix is set to complete its modernization of Dragon Quest's beginnings with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, but if ...

Inspired by Japanese black-ink paintings, “Shinobi: Art of Vengeance” returns to the Sega classic’s 2D roots with stylish art and aggressive gameplay. There’s a myth that true immersion into video ...