Alter Army

Alter Army is one of literally thousands of 2D retro pixel platformers infesting Steam. Some effort went into this one, it's a little beyond the usual asset flips we see from GameMaker Studio... but not much more. Effort went into level design, combat mechanics and game polish... all of which is lipstick on a dead pig, unfortunately. The theme seems to be at least partially a ripoff of Brutal Legend, but the game itself is considerably worse. From a technical perspective, the game doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. A choice was made to use obsolete, decades old retro pixel "art" as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics. It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget or talent, regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result. There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customise the graphics settings. There's no way for gamers to ensure this is running at the native resolution of their displays... there's no guarantee this game will look right on any PC as a result of this hamfisted design decision. There's no way for gamers to try improve the low quality graphics. In a sheer i…

Really fun game, but please add the ability to rebind the keys, the current layout is nearly unplayable.

This is really a hidden gem of a game. Tight controls, fun game play, incredible attention put into the animation. Fun game and hope it gets more visibility.

Alter Army, developed and published by Vague Pixels, is an action platformer that leans heavily into speed, aggression, and constant engagement. From the moment it begins, the game establishes a relentless pace, placing players in a harsh, collapsing world where survival depends on mastering combat and movement rather than carefully planning each step. It’s not a game interested in easing players in; instead, it expects immediate adaptation, rewarding those who embrace its intensity and punishing hesitation. The core structure revolves around a loop of exploration and combat encounters, with progression often tied to triggering arena-style battles. As players move through different areas, they are frequently locked into combat scenarios where waves of enemies must be defeated before moving forward. This design creates a steady rhythm—brief moments of traversal followed by bursts of high-pressure action—that defines the entire experience. It keeps the pacing consistently fast, ensuring that the player is rarely idle and always preparing for the next confrontation. Combat is the centerpiece, and it’s where Alter Army feels most alive. Movement mechanics such as dashing and jumping …

reminds me of old theme game.

Why isn't this a bestseller? This is a masterpiece.