Space Pirates for Life

Name: Space Pirates for Life
Rating: 0 (6 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Tidal Rave

Apr 28, 2023

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action
timer

Features

speedrun mode

Themes

Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

A hardcore 2D action platformer where you play as a stranded space pirate. Hack, slash, and speedrun through a brutal alien world, with tight precision controls, end-game stats, and an exclusive unlockable track by Tidal Rave.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Space Pirates for Life

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