Nihilsearch

Developer / Publisher: Team_Bug

Aug 28, 2022

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
boss gated

Combat

action

Features

skill tree

Themes

post apocalyptic
Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

Summary

Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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- RPG
- Differences
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Nihilsearch

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