Underplayed Gems

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 (2025)

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 cover
Developer
STORYBIRD Studio
Publisher
PQube, PixelHeart
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.4 of 5, 127 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense and methodical platformer with punishing combat and strategic progression, evoking a dark, vengeful quest through treacherous lands.

action platformerretro revivalvengefulchallengingstrategicexplorationboss fightsatmospheric

What players say

Players say the pixel art is beautiful and the chain weapon feels satisfying, but many are frustrated by a lack of checkpoints and no map. The game starts slow and difficulty spikes late, with opinions split on whether the old-school controls feel cozy or unresponsive.

Trailer

Screenshots

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