Saving Princess

Developer: BRAINOS

Mar 29, 2016

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
Has Hub

Combat

action

Themes

Sci-Fi

Summary

Explore a space station crawling with rogue machines and even rival bounty hunters with the same objective as you - but with far, far different intentions!
Expand your arsenal as you collect upgrades to your trusty arm cannon and armor!
Test your might against several bosses - including a FREAKING SPACE NINJA!
Can you SAVE PRINCESS?

Last updated August 08, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- itch.io
Mobile
- Android

Resources

Links

IGDB

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