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Chasm
ChasmA retro pixel‑art RPG platformer with procedurally generated worlds
Salt and Sanctuary
Salt and SanctuaryA dark, 2D soulslike adventure where stamina meets brutal combat
Overview
Description

Chasm drops you into a procedurally‑generated fantasy realm where you explore six massive, hand‑crafted areas as Daltyn, a soldier investigating a silent mining town. The game blends hack‑and‑slash dungeon crawling with Metroidvania‑style platforming, offering deep exploration, loot, and secret hunting in a vibrant pixel‑art style. With new abilities and equipment to discover, you’ll navigate treacherous traps, battle hordes of enemies, and uncover the paranormal force sealing the town of Karthas. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, Chasm delivers a single‑player adventure for fans of indie action‑RPGs.

Explore a fog‑shrouded island as a shipwrecked sailor, battling grotesque enemies and massive bosses in interconnected, hand‑drawn environments. The game blends side‑scrolling action with deep RPG systems like stamina management, skill trees, and equipment upgrades for a challenging solo or co‑op experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Action RPG
Best for
Retro action‑RPG fans
Players who love tough 2D action RPGs
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2018-07-30
2016-03-15
Specifications
developer
Bit Kid, Inc.
Ska Studios
publisher
Bit Kid, Inc., Leadman Games
Ska Studios
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 7
PEGI 16, ESRB M+129%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
70/100
85/100+21%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Procedurally generated levels keep gameplay fresh.
  • Rich pixel‑art aesthetic appeals to retro lovers.
  • Deep ability and equipment system adds RPG depth.
  • Single‑player focus provides an immersive solo experience.
  • Deep, rewarding combat mechanics
  • Rich, atmospheric world design
  • Extensive character customization
  • Co‑op mode adds replay value
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player, no co‑op options.
  • Difficulty spikes can be steep for newcomers.
  • Replay value hinges on procedural variation rather than story breadth.
  • High difficulty may deter casual players
  • Limited save checkpoints can be frustrating
  • No official mod support
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