Santa’s Surprise (2021) is a 2D side-scrolling platformer created independently by Pirate Shell, described as “Like Celeste, but with Santa” and set on the morning of Christmas Eve. It combines platforming agility with stealth mechanics.
Tag: Retro
Ghosts’n Demons
Ghosts’n Demons is an incredible and challenging remake of Ghosts ‘n Goblins, specifically Makaimura for WonderSwan, available for free and compatible with Windows! If you’re seeking a challenge, this little gem will not disappoint!
Cat Gunner vs. Zombies
Get ready for Cat Gunner vs. Zombies, an action-packed, Halloween-ready shooter where pixelated cats meet hordes of the undead in a spooky showdown. Wield powerful weapons and go head-to-head with brain-craving zombies that get tougher with each round.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rescue-Palooza!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rescue-Palooza! is a free-to-download fan-made game that pays homage to the classic NES and arcade TMNT titles while adding plenty of modern enhancements and a cast of 60 playable characters.
Puppets Cemetery
Puppets Cemetery is an engaging, fast-paced, browser-based arena top-down shooter set in a haunting, Halloween-themed graveyard. Fend off relentless waves of zombies using a variety of weapons scattered across the battlefield.
Backstreet Warriors
Backstreet Warriors is a free and intense minimalist beat ’em up, where you face 99 enemies in a street battle with mechanics focused on striking and defending in short and challenging sessions. Available for multiple platforms and with multiplayer support.
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland
The retro platformer from Rugrats, Adventures in Gameland, is currently free, for Windows, 100% free to keep, in a time-limited giveaway offer! Go get it! Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland can normally cost US$ 24.99!
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition
The action-platofrmer inspired by Hokuto no Ken, Oniken: Unstoppable Edition, is free, for Windows, 100% free to keep, in a time-limited giveaway offer! Go get it! This game normally costs US$4.99.
Just Shut Up & Drive
Just Shut Up & Drive is an indie 3D racing game heavily inspired by the classic Out Run, combining a retrowave vibe and very pleasant pixel art graphics with fluid arcade-style gameplay and simple controls. It was released in 2010.
Mario Teaches Typing 3
Mario Teaches Typing 3 is a free typing game and an irreverent parody not intended for children of the old Mario Teaches Typing series. It promises to enhance players’ typing skills through unusual and unexpected scenarios, with a touch of dark humor. It was released on 2024.