Your favourite 2D games

[Rigamarole]

@Blazric Jones

Thanks for all the replies, I’ll be hunting down or buying most of these today to try out. I guess by 2D I mean, if it’s not a puzzle or strategy game then it’s side scrolling. However, I’m quite happy for suggestions that don’t fit this criteria if the game is simple and addictive.

As for Plants VS Zombies, I would say it was 2D but if you don’t, that’s fine with me.

Well, technically all games are 2D. The third dimension is just an illusion.

[Delayed_Reflex]

I found Gish to be quite a fun and unique indie side-scroller, with pretty interesting physics and graphics design.

If you like Rube-Goldberg style builder games, Armadillo Run is a great take along the lines of The Incredible Machine and The Even More Incredible Machine (seems like you can download the latter games, but they are on DOS?).

And seconding the recommendation by Ellis Dee for Star Control 2, the universe that the game is set in is truly one of the most fun sci-fi settings ever.

[in_hiding]

@Carmady

Braid

I was going to say Lemmings, but yeah. Braid. The Opening gives shivers every time, even if it’s “only” a nifty platform - jump&run.

[Max_Torque]

Here’s one from the Xbox indie marketplace: I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1NIT!!!1 Yes, that’s actually the title; the game doesn’t exactly take itself seriously. It has one of the best, most hilarious video game songs I’ve ever heard; listen to it for yourself, the best bit only takes about 2 minutes.