8. Dust: An Elysian Tail

Dust: An Elysian Tail is a solid 2D action slash platformer slash RPG. You play as Dust, a warrior who has a faded memory of just about everything. You’re given a sentient blade and its adorable keeper to make up for the head fog. Without the blade, Ahrah, and its keeper Fidget, you would be lost.

The Steam announcement video for Dust: An Elysian Tale.

The world you venture across couldn’t be more enjoyable to explore. Hand-painted scenery will take your breath away. Combat is flexible providing a variety of combos and channeled attacks. At times you might feel like you’re M. Bison whipping out a psycho crusher. Characters will engage you not only with text but voice as well.

Taste my lightning, suckers!

It doesn’t get much better than this. With Ahrah as your guide and Fidget as your company, help Dust remember who he is.