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Alexandre Marache · Published by Gribouillis Studios
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
Arkwright is a retro 2d action platformer set in a dark 8-bit world. Battle with your sword, face the undead, werewolves, cultists and infernal creatures through 6 levels.
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Navigate through Arkwright’s eerie 2D landscapes, wielding a sword to fend off various monsters. Alexandre Marache’s action-adventure game challenges you with thrilling combat in an 8-bit realm.
About this game
Arkwright is an action platformer set in a dark 8-bit world.
The darkness is here! Turn off the light, the demons have arrived on Earth. Save the humankind.
STORY
You played as Solene, a young warrior. You village has been attacked by monsters. Defeat them trought 6 levels, as an old cursed church, swamps, dark forest.
FEATURES
Retro 2d Action Platformer
Fight with your sword and other secrets special weapons to save humankind
Face many enemies as undead villagers, evil crows, giant bats, skeletons, cultists, werewolfs.
Travel across 6 unique lands, from the burned village of Ravendor to the sinister realms beyond the Dark forest.
Unique chiptune music composed for the game , paying homage to the 8-bit console era! Soundtrack by Hans Vivian-Wenzel and Corentin Guezenoc.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2Ghz or faster processer
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 50 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Devlog - Super Attack
Hello retro adventurers,I am currently working on the Super Attack integration (cost 10 consumables). It destroys every enemies on screens or make high damage on Bosses and mini bosses. After struggling on it for two weeks, it finally works as expected!Thank to Mico27 on GitHub who show me how to fix it on GB Studio : Impossible to stop a MoveTo action OnUpdate · Issue #2082 · chrismaltby/gb-studioThis attack was inspired by old games as Street of Rage with the Police Support Attack. But also the Golden Axe Magic Attack. Do you like this new Super Attack, do you expect more player movement?Read full article on Community Announcements (Alexspectror)Patch NotesOfficial
Devlog - Level 6 - Mountains of Madness
Hello adventurer, Level 06 is now playable. After crossing the desolated swamp in Level 05, it s time to move to your next destination. The world needs you, the dark sorcerer is still alive. You need to find this bad guy and overcome the Mountains of Madness. The ascent will be perilous, between snowy passages, cold wind and ice caverns.Fight archer skeletons. They can shot 3 arrow at same time. Cover youself before attacking them.Face wild creatures in this cold biome. They have their own patterns. take care of them. Theses are young, small and fluffy. Maybe, a big one awaits you.Enter into forgotten caverns. And, please follow and support the project :)Read full article on Community Announcements (Alexspectror)AnnouncementsOfficial
Devlog - Level 5 is finished. Welcome to the desolated swamp!
Hello adventurer, Here s some good news! Level 5 is now finished. After leaving the black woods in Level 4, you will enter into the desolate swamp. With this area come new enemies as mudmen, dead souls, skeletons fish, and new gameplay sections.You will walk in this deadly swamp, navigate through the marshes in a small wooden boat.Then lose yourself in the enigmatic fog swamp. A big monster is sleeping on theses area. Dont wake him up. See you next time for more information! Don t forget Arkwright is a gameboy game first which turn on the original device. This is a portage on PC. Please support the game by adding it to your wishlist!Read full article on Community Announcements (Alexspectror)
