Underplayed Gems

Super Life of Pixel (2014)

Super Life of Pixel cover
Developer
Super Icon Ltd
Publisher
WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 375 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tough but rewarding run through pixel-art platforms inspired by classic consoles, where one wrong jump means instant death.

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What players say

Players call Super Life of Pixel a love letter to retro gaming, with levels styled after different console eras. However, many say the difficulty is punishing, with no checkpoints, pixel-perfect jumps, and a steep late-game spike that makes some levels feel unfair.

Screenshots

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