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1989 After the War (2025)

1989 After the War cover
Developer
SEEP
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced retro action-adventure with 8-bit style and a hostile, radiation-riddled world where you must survive and hunt criminals.

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What players say

Players compare this to SEEP's other games, especially Ninja 1987, and say it is a short, polished retro platformer. The recharging shotgun and grenades add variety, but the infinitely respawning enemies and short sword range frustrate some. Most find it challenging yet fair with infinite lives, and note the August 2025 update made it fully playable on Steam Deck.

Screenshots

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