Fist of the Neverwake – A Free Hit of 90s Platforming Nostalgia
If you're into tight 2.5D action with a serious throwback vibe, Fist of the Neverwake is the kind of side-scroller that'll grab your reflexes and test your muscle memory. Made for the Platformer Challenge jam, it’s free, fast, and totally worth a spin—especially if you’ve got a soft spot for pixel-era platformers or just want something punchy between big-budget grinds.
Retro Platforming With a Magnetic Twist
This one’s all about momentum, timing, and caffeinated chaos. You play as Ase, a hyper-caffeinated jerboa (yes, really) fighting to wake up a city cursed by eternal sleep. The gimmick? Magnetic gloves. They boost your movement and power up your attacks when used right after landing a hit, giving the combat a rhythm-game-like pace that rewards aggression and precision.
It plays like a love letter to classic 90s platformers, with bold pixel art, tough-but-fair level design, and a weirdly compelling lore vibe. Fist of the Neverwake is short and self-contained, but it packs a punch—literally. It’s free to right now and feels like a proper indie gem. If you’re the type who appreciates games like Katana ZERO or Celeste, this one’s absolutely worth your time.
Whether you’re speedrunning, experimenting with inputs, or just in it for some tight platforming and magnetic mayhem, this free title is a perfect palate cleanser for players bouncing between heavier singleplayer campaigns or roguelikes.
Controls – Keyboard and Controller
- Move: Arrow Keys / D-Pad
- Crouch: Arrow Down / D-Pad Down
- Jump / Magnet Jump: D / A
- Charge Punch / Magnet Punch: S / X
- Fullscreen: F4 / View-Select
- Pause: Enter / Start
File information
File name: FistOfTheNeverwake_v2_win.zip
File size: 59.01 MB
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