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Retro Platformer Jam 2026 [8 Bits to Infinity]

Hosted by Arkeia (previously Retro Indie Josh), 8 Bits to Infinity · #8bitstoinfinity
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A jam submission

Hunting ApplesView game page

8bit to Infinity - Retro Platformer 2026
Submitted by vanAndesen — 17 hours, 57 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Focus & Theme#93.0673.067
Music & Sound#112.8002.800
Graphics & Animation#113.3333.333
Overall#142.7562.756
X Factor#172.4672.467
Fun & Design#192.6002.600
Technical#212.2672.267

Ranked from 15 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Did you credit all assets in-game (including your own) as required by the rules?

Not in-game but on the game page

How did you implement the focus of the jam, retro platformer?
Just did a simple platformer in pixelart with some old school sfx and music.

Team Size

Solo (1)

Will you continue work on the game after the jam?

No - only made for the jam

How does your game apply the theme, Clouds? (optional)
Level settings

Which diversifiers did you use, if any? (optional)

Five-Minute Game

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Comments

CookingLapinSubmitted134 days ago(+1)

Cute art! Not a bad game overall if a bit short, you nailed the retro theme.

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Runners of the Djinn's wrath
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saurterrsSubmitted134 days ago

Main character is cute and good job on making all art and music cohesive. It was fun :)

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Tyrannicide in the Cloud Castle
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vanAndesenDeveloper134 days ago

Thanks for your feedback. I had to quickly find a few SFXs and a soundtrack. Hit the jackpot on it with one of Joshs music packs and a lucky draw of SFXs.

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Malchio03Submitted135 days ago(+1)

Had fun!

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Cloud Hunter
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Pikpik Factory136 days ago

I dug it (especially the art - the main character is adorable!) but it went to a black screen at the end of the first level, I can't figure out how to get past there.

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vanAndesenDeveloper135 days ago

I only got to make one level, sadly.

Thanks for playing.

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LudiCraftSubmitted136 days ago

Despite its cute look, the game is quite demanding and requires very precise control. It almost feels like a rhythm game, where you need delicate and careful finger movements.

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Wind & Sun
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daidSubmitted137 days ago

Overall, good entry. Controls feel good, but variable jump height could be nice if you have more complex levels. The "dead-drop" at the end is a bit mean, but, fine for a short game.

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Re-Entry
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vanAndesenDeveloper135 days ago

Thanks for the feedback Daid.

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MagnSubmitted138 days ago

The art is very impressive, especially the clouds. The gameplay is simplistic, but maybe the biggest issue is the controls. The jumping is too fast and the jumps were hard to make. However, this is just my personal taste.

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Ghost_game
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RandomFunkGDSubmitted138 days ago

A bit short and has 1 main bug, but other than that I liked the vibe ! the music is relaxing and fits the game well, the apples are fun to collect on your 2nd playthrough.

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The 1-legged Ninja
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