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Very Positive — 96% positive (314 reviews) · Metacritic 87 · 45 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
£15.49
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Adventure, Indie, RPG · 2023 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on an emotional journey as you pilot your airship and gather a party to explore the expansive world map in this turn-based adventure. Experience the charm of JRPGs with 8-Bit Adventures 2.
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About the Game
An Exciting, Emotional Tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs!
8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs. Pilot your Airship and explore a vast World Map; strengthen your party’s bonds with character-driven side-quests, and face off with challenging Super Bosses in dynamic Turn-Based battles!
A mistreated child with impossible powers wreaks havoc upon the world, fighting for his right to exist. But if he lives, humanity must die. Now a famous hero has disappeared, kicking off a grand adventure - and a battle for survival...
A perfect entry point into the fan-favorite series, this is a story for new and returning players. Try the Free Demo today!
Enjoy a feel-good adventure filled with love, laughs, and drama, which deals with the dark stuff but always wants to leave you feeling uplifted over its 30-40 hour playtime.
Experience constant variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery – realised through charming pixel art which walks the line between authenticity and aesthetic.
Explore an expansive World Map filled with secrets and optional locations to discover; both on-foot and via Airship! The world of 8-Bit Adventures 2 is full of the character-driven side-quests and challenging Super Boss battles that any RPG fan expects.
Engage in turn-based JRPG battles with depth and strategy, inspired by games like Final Fantasy X, Chrono Trigger, and Mother 3.
Freely swap allies in combat, equip Augments to customise your characters, and unleash 99 unique abilities, including Team Attacks and Omega Burst finishing moves.
Meet a lovable cast of seven playable characters who form relationships, make mistakes, and struggle with their past, but still work to save the world and overcome their demons.
Relax with a carefully crafted adventure which never bogs the player down, but ensures you're always doing something fun and meaningful. From beginning to end, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is focused on telling an engaging story, not wasting your time - and that means no random battles or mandatory grinding!
Become engrossed in an earnest, heartfelt story about living a full life and protecting the things that really matter - no cynicism, meta-narrative, or classic game parody in sight.
Save the world from a vengeful Glitch! A mistreated child with terrifying powers threatens to reshape the world in his own chaotic image. A unique and persistent foe from beginning to end, the Glitch changes and develops over the course of the story like any other character, grappling with what he is…and what he could be.
This game features bright screen flashes for certain special attacks and effects. If you are susceptible to these kinds of flashes and bright lights, or have an epileptic condition of any kind, please consult your physician before playing.
System Requirements
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- OS *: Windows (7 or higher)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible sound card
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Update for August 2026
It turns out there was a bug still in the game where the Free DLC area would appear on the World Map early, while the player was in the Airship. I fixed this on console and other platforms, but it turns out I never pushed this particular change to Steam. In short, I'm a dummy XD Thank you to everyone who brought this issue to my attention, and I sincerely apologise for missing this!Read full article on Community Announcements (Critical Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Indie Quest Discount + Infinite Alliance Bundle
Indie Quest 2026 has just premiered with a ton of amazing announcements! Just like last year, my new game - Infinite Alliance - participated in the event with a new trailer, featuring the Warrior from 8-Bit Adventures 2 (and maybe a couple more familiar faces in the final release...).You can learn more by following the link below, but here's a tease of some incredible new artwork by Stephanie Sybydlo: This year, Indie Quest has created a Steam Page and included all of the Infinite Alliance games - so to celebrate, we've created a new bundle featuring 8-Bit Adventures 2 AND I've put the whole 8-Bit Adventures series on discount (details below) 😄Steam BundleWe've put together a Steam Bundle containing all of the released games involved in Infinite Alliance with a 10% discount! This includes 8-Bit Adventures 2, as well as games like CrossCode, Chained Echoes, Kingdoms of the Dump, Quartet, and many more.Additionally almost every game is also on sale as part of Indie Quest too (which is reflected in the bundle), so if you'd like to support us developers and play all of the games involved in Infinite Alliance, now is a great time 🥳I've received many requests for a bundle like this, so I hope it helps more players to discover some awesome indie JRPGs!8-Bit Adventures 2 DiscountsFrom now until June 4th at 5pm PDT, you can get 8-Bit Adventures 2 for 30% Off ($13.99 USD)! You can also get the incredible Soundtrack for 30% Off ($6.99 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack Bundle for just $20.99 USD!8-Bit Adventures 1 DiscountsWhile you can jump into 8-Bit Adventures 2 without any prior experience, players can also get 8-Bit Adventures 1 for 60% Off ($3.99 USD)!Additionally, the first game's wonderful Soundtrack is 30% Off ($3.49 USD), or you can get the 8-Bit Adventures 1 Game + Soundtrack Bundle for only $6.59 USD! Tales Across Time DiscountsFinally, you can also get my experimental, short-story RPG Tales Across Time for just $2.39 USD! This game was like a testing ground for ideas ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Critical Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Would you buy an 8-Bit Adventures 2 Plushie? + Hidden History Revealed
Hi everyone! Today I've got an important question to ask, and will also share a behind-the-scenes look at a failed pitch created during the development of 8-Bit Adventures 2. So first off, friends, I need to know...Would you buy an 8-Bit Adventures 2 Plushie?I've been speaking to a great company about the idea of making a high quality 8-Bit Adventures 2 plushie (most likely based on our fan-favourite Robot!). But there's a caveat - we need to have the numbers.Specifically, we'd need 200 people willing to pledge $3 each to pre-order the plush in order to make it a reality. These early adopters would then get an additional $3 off the final product. So that means the plushie would cost $27 with the discount.There aren't any pictures or concepts yet; right now, I'm just gauging interest in the idea =) So if I tried to make this a reality, is it something that you'd support? I really need to see the numbers on this one, so *please upvote this post or leave a comment below!*An Ambitious Failed PitchEnough time has passed that I can now reveal that I made a FAILED PITCH to Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox back in 2021 for console exclusive boss battles in 8-Bit Adventures 2. This is not real content, but rather a dream our team tried to make a reality.I'm thrilled to finally share the incredible work of Sebastian Cruz (carfonu), Loyal Haylett Jr (AnubisJr), Steven McCarthy, Andre Smith (Neweegee), Jerram Fahey, and Ryan Jampole!And that's not all! You can also listen to 9 incredible arrangements made for this pitch on Sebastian's SoundCloud page: https://soundcloud.com/carfonu/sets/8-bit-adventures-2-unreleasedMy eternal thanks to these amazing artists for bringing this dream to life with their talents. I am SO proud of what our team achieved and really happy to finally share this unfinished dream 😊 Several of the team members from this pitch are now also working with me on Infinite Alliance, too!You can also learn additional info in the social media threads I made! Twitter...Read full article on Community Announcements (Critical Games)Community & EventsOfficial
RPG Maker Festival 2026 Discounts + Pixel Art RPG Bundle!
The RPG Maker Festival has begun, and the 8-Bit Adventures series has been discounted to celebrate!If you're not sure about 8-Bit Adventures 2, I'm proud to say that we have a Very Positive rating on Steam with over 250 reviews, and a similarly impressive result from critics too! So if you love turn-based, story rich RPGs, please check out the game (and the new deals below)!Pixel Art RPG BundleThe 8-Bit Adventures series (1 and 2) is part of a new Pixel Art RPG bundle, which also comes with Splintered, Crescent Tower, and the Dungeon Antiqua games - all with a base 10% discount. There are some really cool games involved, so please check it out if you like classic, pixel art RPGs!8-Bit Adventures 2 DiscountFrom now until February 23rd at 10am Pacific, you can get 8-Bit Adventures 2 for 30% Off ($13.99 USD)! You can also get the incredible Soundtrack for 30% Off ($6.99 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack Bundle for just $20.99 USD! 8-Bit Adventures 1 DiscountWhile you can jump into 8-Bit Adventures 2 without any prior experience (it's designed to be a perfect entry point), I know several players like to get the full story.So you can also get 8-Bit Adventures 1 for 60% Off ($3.99 USD)!The first game's wonderful Soundtrack is 30% Off ($3.49 USD), or you can get the 8-Bit Adventures 1 Game + Soundtrack Bundle for only $6.59 USD! Tales Across Time DiscountFinally, you can also get my experimental, short-story RPG Tales Across Time for just $2.39 USD! This game was like a testing ground for ideas I was considering for 8-Bit Adventures 2 after finishing 8BA1. But make sure you get in before these deals disappear on February 23rd!What's Next?If you haven't already, you can learn about my next game - Infinite Alliance - here, which will actually feature characters from 8-Bit Adventures 2 (and will be totally FREE!). If you're interested, please add it to your wishlist to support the project: And as I said in December, rest assured I have more plans for the 8-Bit Adventures series,...Read full article on Community Announcements (Critical Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
3rd Anniversary Discount + Please Review Our Game!
Hey everyone! To celebrate (almost) 3 years of 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam, I'm happy to announce that both the game and soundtrack are 50% Off in this year's Steam Winter Sale!I very rarely do 50% Off sales (the only other time was during a Daily Deal in January 2025), but I wanted to do something special since we're coming up on 3 years. So if you've been holding off, now's a perfect time to pick up 8-Bit Adventures 2 and start a new journey (especially with the Free DLC we launched this past year!).Please Review Our Game!I always feel bad asking for things, but if you enjoyed 8-Bit Adventures 2, please consider giving it a review on Steam - even just a sentence or two is plenty. We're currently at 262 reviews, but if we can get over 500, we'll be able to receive the Overwhelmingly Positive status - which would really help the game (and improve how Steam's algorithm treats us)!I am immensely grateful for all of the support I've received with 8-Bit Adventures 2 - not only in the past 3 years, but over the last decade since the first 8BA game launched on Steam. Your kindness, encouraging words, interest in my work, and interactions are a big part of the reason I've kept going - and I hope everyone enjoyed the Free DLC we made as a thank you to our players.What's Next?If you haven't already, you can learn about my next game - Infinite Alliance - here, which will actually feature some characters from 8-Bit Adventures 2. If you're interested, please add it to your wishlist: And rest assured I have more plans for the 8-Bit Adventures series, as well!Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year to you all! ~Josh Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam!Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Switch!Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on PlayStation!Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Xbox!Visit the Official WebsiteFollow me on TwitterFollow me on BlueskySubscribe to my Official Youtube ChannelJoin the community on DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (Critical Games)
