Orphan

Name: Orphan
Rating: 6 (44 reviews)

Developer: Windy Hill Studio

Publisher: 2Dimensions

Oct 31, 2018

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action
stealth

Themes

isolation
post apocalyptic
Sci-Fi

Summary

A 2D sci-fi platformer about a young boy who may be the last survivor of an alien invasion. Under the cover of night, he ventures out in search of other life and to seek revenge against the machines that have taken over the Earth.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Orphan

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