Chained Echoes - Launch Trailer
Available on: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass
This pixel art RPG launched late in 2022, but looks like a forgotten SNES or PS1-era classic—and has the gameplay chops to back up its appearance. Despite its throw-back presentation, Chained Echoes feels modern, offering fresh takes on old-school ideas like turn-based combat, smart level design that encourages exploration, and an excellent story filled with genuine surprises and well-written characters. Oh, and you get to pilot giant mechs.