Games Like Allocation

Allocation is a really interesting little game that feels like a love letter to classic 2D platformers and Metroidvanias. You play as a character exploring a mysterious world divided into distinct areas. The core gameplay loop involves navigating these areas solving environmental puzzles and collecting upgrades that allow you to access previously unreachable places. It's got a charming retro aesthetic thanks to its use of the PICO-8 engine which gives it a very distinct look and feel. What makes it stand out is the way the different areas connect and how finding new abilities truly opens up the world in satisfying ways. It’s not a long game but it’s a consistently engaging experience that rewards exploration and clever thinking. It’s the kind of game you can pick up and play for a little while or get really absorbed in trying to uncover all its secrets.

Allocation is a really interesting little game that feels like a love letter to classic 2D platformers and Metroidvanias... Read more