Rex Rocket (2014)

Developer: Castle Pixel, LLC.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 265 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic 2D platformer with handcrafted pixel art and chiptune music, offering a rewarding but challenging classic feel.

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What players say

Players are split on Rex Rocket. Some love its retro platforming and Mega Man feel, while many others call it a frustrating rage game with unfair death lasers. Several report the game no longer launches on Windows 10 without manual fixes.

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