Alawar and developer Alevgor’s throwback shoot ’em up Haunted Lands is now available on Steam, with a 20% launch discount. Following a strong showing during February’s Steam Next Fest, this blood-soaked retro platformer challenges players to defend sacred burial grounds from relentless waves of cultists, demons, and nightmarish creatures crawling out of the dark.
Sporting old-school pixel graphics reminiscent of early 90s platformers, you’ll choose from six unique characters, each fitting a different playstyle. With two Gunners (Veteran, Ranger), two Beasts (Werewolf, Salamander), and two Mages (Sorceress, Warlock), there are multiple options to take down the corruption haunting the burial grounds.
The burial grounds are vast and teeming with old crypts and tombs to explore that are crawling with evil spirits, elite versions of enemies, and several challenging bosses. Acquire artifacts to enhance the offensive and defensive prowess of your character, and discover the most powerful artifacts to entirely change your character’s skill sets.
And if you’re looking for an additional challenge, try your hand at completing every objective, along with finding every hidden secret as you crawl through the depths of this nightmarish hell.