Project Blue

Developer: toggleSwitch

Publisher: Mega Cat Studios, toggleSwitch

May 16, 2020

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

boss gated
discrete levels
linear

Combat

action

Features

difficulty options

Themes

post apocalyptic
Sci-Fi

Summary

Put your skill, wits and reflexes to the test as you jump, swim, and blast your way through four massive areas in this exciting new action platformer.

Features
* 256 screens of heart-pounding action!
* A huge, original soundtrack of 22 songs!
* 3 layout-changing difficulty modes!
* Secret rooms and alternate routes galore!
* A custom, stand-alone level editor!

Last updated August 08, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- itch.io
Nintendo
- Switch
- NES
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One
Mobile
- Android

Resources

Links

IGDB

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