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Chasm
ChasmA retro pixel‑art RPG platformer with procedurally generated worlds
Vertical Drop Heroes HD
Vertical Drop Heroes HDProcedural platformer RPG where heroes drop, fight, and conquer ever‑changing stages.
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.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD blends fast‑paced platforming with deep RPG mechanics, delivering a procedurally generated adventure that keeps each run fresh. Players guide a hero through randomly built stages, mastering a variety of skills and traits to survive increasingly deadly challenges. The game culminates in a showdown with a final boss, revealing the mystery behind the world while supporting single‑player, co‑op, and split‑screen multiplayer across all major consoles and PC platforms.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Roguelike / Roguelite
Best for
Retro action‑RPG fans
Fans of roguelike platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2018-07-30
2014-07-25
Specifications
developer
Bit Kid, Inc.
Nerdook Productions
publisher
Bit Kid, Inc., Leadman Games
Digerati Distribution
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 7
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
70/100+1%
69/100
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.
  • Highly replayable thanks to procedural generation
  • Deep skill customization adds strategic variety
  • Supports both local and online co‑op
  • Rich fantasy art and sound design
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.
  • Roguelike resets can be frustrating for casual players
  • Difficulty spikes may be steep in later stages
  • Limited narrative depth beyond the final boss reveal
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