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Space Pirates for Life

A hardcore 2D action platformer where you play as a stranded space pirate. Hack, slash, and speedrun through a brutal alien world, with tight precision controls, end-game stats, and an exclusive unlockable track by Tidal Rave.

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Developer
Tidal Rave, Nathan Elliot
Publisher
Tidal Rave
Release
April 28, 2023
3 years and 97 days ago
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About the Game

Space Pirates for Life

Crash-landed. Outnumbered. Outgunned.
You are a space pirate stranded on a bizarre alien planet where every step could be your last. Hack, slash, and platform your way through a relentless retro-style gauntlet built for hardcore players.

Not for the casual gamer. Are you up for the challenge?

Features

  • ⚔️ Tight 2D combat & precision platforming

  • 🎶 Exclusive unlockable track from Tidal Rave — only in this game

  • 🏃 Speedrunning in mind — built-in timers, stats, and replayability

  • 💀 For true challengers — deaths are part of the journey

  • 📊 End-game stats to track your performance and bragging rights

  • 🔊 Catchy retro-inspired soundtrack to fuel your runs

Why Play?

If you love Celeste, Hollow Knight, or Super Meat Boy, and you crave the rush of mastering brutal levels, Space Pirates for Life is for you.
Every death teaches you. Every run makes you faster. Every victory feels earned.

💾 Add to your Wishlist now and prove you have what it takes to survive.

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