#01	Axiom Verge License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, Switch, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 7.2/10 action-adventure science-fiction platform action metroidvania cyberpunk / dark sci-fi side view fixed / flip-screen puzzle elements shooter pixel graphics great soundtrack 2d adventure retro exploration singleplayer atmospheric side-scrolling difficult alien horror story rich
#02	SteamWorld Dig 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Mac, 3DS, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 8.8/10 steampunk platform action metroidvania action-adventure western side view 2d scrolling puzzle elements direct control adventure mining 2d female protagonist singleplayer exploration great soundtrack robots controller casual colorful family friendly 2d platformer role-playing
#03	Cuphead License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Mac, Switch, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 8.9/10 action fantasy comedy platform 2d shoot-'em-up side view 2d scrolling shooter direct control flight / aviation difficult cartoon co-op great soundtrack local co-op hand-drawn multiplayer retro bullet hell singleplayer side-scrolling colorful funny souls-like
#04	Celeste License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9/10 action 2d fantasy platform side view 2d scrolling direct control precision platformer difficult pixel graphics great soundtrack 2d platformer female protagonist singleplayer story rich adventure cute puzzle platformer atmospheric lgbtq+ side-scrolling retro exploration
#05	Salt and Sanctuary License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10 action platform metroidvania role-playing horror fantasy side view 2d scrolling rpg elements souls-like dark fantasy 2d difficult local co-op atmospheric dark action rpg co-op gore side-scrolling singleplayer adventure story rich

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