Poacher

Developer: Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw

Apr 5, 2012

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
boss gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

difficulty options

Themes

fantasy

Summary

Poacher is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania starring stout Yorkshireman Derek Badger and his trusty shotgun.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Where to play

- Windows

Resources

Links

IGDB
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