There’s also a brand new character you’ll be stepping into called the Marked Inquisitor role. We know that this new installment will be putting players into a new era and a brand new location. Players can expect more platforming and brutal combat in this dark fantasy world.

Developer: Ska Studios, Devoured Studiosįans of Salt and Sanctuary have a sequel called Salt and Sacrifice currently in the works.

Just how this will connect remains to be seen, but players can get ready to battle the otherworldly entity and strange radio signals again sometime later on this year. There’s even some connection to the first game, so if you haven’t played the game yet or it’s been a little while, it might be time to go back and enjoy it. The gameplay will be like the original installment, where players present dialogue choices and puzzles. Oxenfree II: Lost Signals will be set in the same world but with different protagonists. Oxenfree tossed players into a supernatural horror narrative, where a mysterious entity is tormenting a group of youth who decided to party at a nearby island. The Warhammer 40,000 franchise is massive, and there are all kinds of different games available, so this could potentially be a new gateway for newcomers to the franchise. Seeking revenge, players are battling it out to claim their hair squig along with their warlord. Overall, we know that this game will have players charging through a hive city as you gun down all your enemies. With several different classes to pick from, each bringing their own unique playstyle and attributes. In Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef, players are tossed into the role of an Orc. This is also a game set within the Warhammer 40,000 franchise. #5 Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teefįrom the developers behind Guns, Gore & Cannoli comes a new side scroller shooter called Warhammer 40,000: Shoots, Blood & Teef. Visually, this game looks like a pixelated cinematic experience, but we’re still waiting to see just when the game will come out into the marketplace this year. If you’re not in the top tier of life, you’re nothing more than easily replaceable grunts to harvest organs and any other useful currency the elites can rip away from you. Unfortunately, it’s not easy in this world as a catastrophic event has made it to where crime and greed rule. Against its will, the AI is forced into adjusting to its new human life. In this science fiction title, players are stepping into the role of an AI that is unwillingly put inside a human body. Replaced throws players into an alternate 1980s America. So far, the game looks to be filled with puzzles and quick reflexes to survive. However, players will begin a journey to fight back these beasts and attempt to keep this world in harmony. Now a robotic army has invaded and seeking to take control. Instead, Planet of Lana is taking the role of a young girl and her companion as they soon find their bright, colorful world invaded. However, it’s not a game that throws players into a bleak world. Planet of Lana is a bit like Inside or Limbo but a lot more colorful.

Publisher: Thunderful Publishing, Thunderful Group.

They easily can get swapped around after they launch or when new games are unveiled. So don’t look too much into how these games are ranked. With that said, lists are always opinionated.

In this list, we will highlight a few side scrollers that we’re eager to play in 2022. However, there are still many fans for the genre, and each year we get a few side-scrolling games that we can’t wait to add to the mix. Side-Scrolling video games used to be practically all we got during the early days of gaming. #2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.

#5 Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef.

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