Top 10 Pixel Art Games You Should Play

10 Best Pixel Art Games Available Now

10. THE ESCAPISTS 2

The Escapists 2 is a strategy role-playing video game developed by Mouldy Toof Studios and published by Team17. As you may have guessed, this is a sequel to The Escapists. Interestingly, this was also the first version to be released worldwide. This pixel graphics strategy game allows you to craft, steal and brawl, all in an effort to escape some of the most maximum security facilities in the world. Team17 Digital Limited did a very good job with this game and it is reflected in the many positive reviews garnered.

9. KINGDOM NEW LANDS

With Kingdom: New Lands, developer Noio did justice in building upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom. In doing so, the developer introduced a host of new and exciting content, and it did so without compromising the revered gameplay of the base game. “Be brave, ruler, and fight to the bitter end, lest these New Lands conquer you instead” is the slogan attached which wonderfully captures the essence of the game. A Royal Edition is also available on Steam.

8. BROFORCE

Broforce is an action, co-op, pixel graphics game published by Devolver Digital and developed by Free Lives. To put the developer’s handy work into perspective, Broforce is a recipient of thousands of overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. The game features Bro-Op & Deathmatch, and Explosion Run modes. Critics also hail the game for the creative freedom attached to the level editor as well as its fully destructible environment which accentuates the action-packed 2D experience.

7. PAPERS, PLEASE

Papers, Please is one of the few games dubbed deserving of a perfect score of 10 out of 10 on Steam. In the game, you assume the role of an immigration inspector whose duty is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin. You decide who enters through deduction, with nothing but the papers provided by each individual. A case can be made for many different attributes when seeking a catalyst for the game’s success but its uniqueness is what appears the most pronounced.

6. STARBOUND

Chucklefish published and developed the pixel-graphics survival masterpiece that is Starbound. The premise of the game is: you recently left home only to find yourself stranded shortly thereafter as your ship has been damaged. Your only option now is to beam down to the planet, repair your ship, then resume exploring the universe. Many players have set out on the same adventure, and well over 57,000 of them documented their experiences in very positive reviews left on Steam.

5. DEAD CELLS

Dead Cells is a rogue-lite unlike any other the gaming world has ever seen. This pixel graphics Metroidvania-inspired title has been a one-stop destination for many players since release in August of last year. In the game, players get to explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle. The game is cheered for its hardcore nature, in that there are no checkpoints, yet you are expected to defeat the keepers in 2D Souls-lite combat. Dying is usually due to fatal errors, which are very helpful lessons learned.

4. TERRARIA

Terraria has garnered hundreds of thousands of dedicated players who are very much passionate about the title. Critics believe this is due to the seemingly limitless possibilities the game offers. In this pixel graphics game, players get to dig, fight, explore, build, and do basically everything related to survival-adventure games. Join an active player-base of over 20,000 strong and delve deep into cavernous expanses in search of treasure and raw materials with which you can craft all you need.

3. FTL FASTER THAN LIGHT

Subset Games have a lot to be proud of in their rogue-like strategy game, Faster Than Light. This game is one of the top pixel graphics games right now, and this is very much evident from its warm reception and dedicated player-base. The game allows you to pilot your spaceship and crew on an adventure through a randomly-generated galaxy filled with thrill and wonder. There is also the threat of permanent death which enhances the gameplay with an added high-risk factor.

2. THE BINDING OF ISAAC REBIRTH

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is Nicalis’ very successful product of persistence. When The Binding of Isaac was first released, it was rejected due to controversial content among other issues. The Nicalis developers then took it upon themselves to revamp the game and attach the appropriate Rebirth tag to it. All the hard work paid off and now this rogue-inspired action RPG shooter is hailed as one of the best pixel graphics games in the world. Grab your copy to join Isaac on a gnarly adventure.

1. STARDEW VALLEY

Stardew Valley is one of the top role-playing games on PC as well as the number one pixel graphics game in the world by a large chunk of the gaming community’s standards. This is a farming simulation game published and developed by ConcernedApe. What is particularly impressive about this title is it is a “one-man labour of love” that has bested games of quite a few respected development teams’ games. Should the game persist to win over the hearts of the masses, legendary status is compulsory.

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