Alwa's Awakening (2017)

Developer: Elden Pixels
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 939 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A challenging retro Metroidvania where you explore a pixel-art world at your own pace, guided only by your curiosity.

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What players say

Players describe Alwa's Awakening as a simple, easy retro-styled platformer with a great chip-tune soundtrack. Instead of standard upgrades like a double jump, you unlock unusual spells for movement. Some find the physics clunky and the exploration slow, while others call it a well-made basic metroidvania. Many agree its sequel, Alwa's Legacy, improves on it in every way.

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