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Castaway

Castaway

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Mostly Positive
$7.99
Aug 16, 2024
Steam ↗
Reviews
263
Mostly Positive
Positive
73.0%
192 positive
Followers
2.2K
Est. WishlistsestiProxy: followers × 12 (industry heuristic)
26.6K
Est. OwnersestiBoxleiter method: reviews × 32
8.4K
Est. RevenueestiEst. owners × ~62% of list price
$41.7K
Price (US)
$7.99
Release
Aug 16, 2024
About

CASTAWAY

Embark on an action-packed adventure in Castaway, diving players into a pixelated and retro universe. Assume the role of Martin, whose spaceship crash-landed on an uncharted island where his faithful pet was taken by hostile creatures. Retrieve your weapons and venture out to rescue your kidnapped companion in this endearing and unexpectedly dynamic world.

2 mini-games in 1! STORY MODE / SURVIVOR MODE!

Beat the 3 bosses in the concise and delightful "Story Mode" to unlock the thrilling and addictive "Survivor Mode." Ascend a 50-floor tower, with each level presenting increasingly challenging trials!

KEY FEATURES:

  • For All Ages: From the "pacifist" mode without enemies or “invincible” to the challenging "unfair" mode, Castaway caters to all ages, from seasoned gamers to younger players discovering the genre for the first time. Try to complete the game as quickly as possible thanks to the speedrun mode!

  • Charming Pixel Art Graphics: Immerse yourself in a 2D retro pixel art world reminiscent of classic adventure games. It'll feel like coming home!

  • Unique Weapon Abilities: Solve puzzles by acquiring weapons with distinct characteristics - the sword for speed, the pickaxe for power, and the grappling hook for increased mobility.

  • Enchanting Soundtrack: Enjoy chiptune melodies, whether heroic or haunting, paying homage to the 8-bit console era!

★ Reviews
73%
Mostly Positive
263 total reviews
192 positive (73.0%)71 negative
Features
Family SharingFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Cloud
Tags
1990's2DActionAction-AdventureAdventureAnimeCombatControllerDogsFamily FriendlyIndieLinearMetroidvaniaOld SchoolPixel Graphics
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Estimates — owners use the Boxleiter method (reviews × 32), wishlists proxy followers × 12, revenue uses ~62% of list price × est. owners. These are rough industry heuristics, not official data.
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