
1989 After the War
An atomic war has reduced the world to a heap of ruins. However, there are still those who refuse to give up and seek to bring justice even in this chaos. Use your blade, granades and shotgun to fight your way through this post-apocalyptic scrolling action-platformer in pure 80s arcade style.
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February 3, 2025
1 year and 179 days ago
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Positive18 reviews88.9%
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8 itemsAbout the Game

As an ex-agent named Sebastian Beck, you’ll face off against 7 dangerous criminals and traverse 7 levels filled with enemies and traps to overcome. The game also challenges you with a unique mechanic where the environment becomes increasingly hostile due to radiation—reach regenerating refrigerators that serve as life-saving checkpoints.
1989 After the World is a tribute to 80s arcade productions, where the fast-paced and satisfying gameplay keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Features:
- Hunt down 7 fearsome criminals!
- Graphics and music in full 8-bit style!
- Spend your dollars or save them to beat your high score!
- Defeat enemies with your shotgun or blade!
- Use stage elements to overcome obstacles!
- Radiation system that makes the game more challenging and immersive!
- An 80s B-movie style story!
- Unlock many achievements!