RetroWar: 8-bit Party Battle (2019)

Developer: Electron Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A chaotic arcade party game where you and friends battle on the couch in fast, frantic mini-games.

retro8-bitpartycompetitivefast-pacedlocal multiplayerchaoticarcade

What players say

Players love this as a party game for groups, especially with 4 or more. The eight built-in games are fun and easy to learn, and the ability to mod or tweak settings adds depth. Some wish for a few more games, but the retro presentation and local multiplayer focus win out.

Screenshots

RetroWar: 8-bit Party Battle screenshot 1

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RetroWar: 8-bit Party Battle screenshot 4

RetroWar: 8-bit Party Battle screenshot 5

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