72%Strong matchBlack Future '88
74%49274% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 492 reviews·Action Roguelike · Roguelite
—An atomic war has reduced the world to a heap of ruins. However, there are still those who refuse to give up and seek to bring justice even in this chaos. Use your blade, granades and shotgun to fight your way through this post-apocalyptic scrolling action-platformer in pure 80s arcade style.

As an ex-agent named Sebastian Beck, you’ll face off against 7 dangerous criminals and traverse 7 levels filled with enemies and traps to overcome. The game also challenges you with a unique mechanic where the environment becomes increasingly hostile due to radiation—reach regenerating refrigerators that serve as life-saving checkpoints. 1989 After the World is a tribute to 80s arcade productions, where the fast-paced and satisfying gameplay keeps you hooked from start to finish. Features:
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