Axiom Verge is a retro-style action-platformer with a heavy emphasis on exploration, developed by Thomas Happ Games. It was initially released in 2015. The game is heavily inspired by classics like Metroid and Castlevania, featuring a complex and interconnected world where players control Trace, a scientist who finds himself in a mysterious, alien world after an experiment goes awry. Players must navigate through different environments, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies using a variety of weapons and abilities. With its pixel art aesthetic and atmospheric soundtrack, Axiom Verge is a homage to the 8-bit era while also bringing its own unique twists to the genre.