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ERSATZ

Also known as ERSATZ, e, ersatz

ERSATZ is a speed focused Hardcore Action Platformer with a musical twist! Featuring an Original Electronic Soundtrack also by Paris Stalker, the game's creator, hear and feel the music build as you progress and hazards, obstacles, boss attacks & controller vibrations move to the ever present beat!

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22 May 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 06 May 2023

v1.62ERSATZ v1.62 (Win + Linux)

ERSATZ v1.62 This update focuses on correcting a bunch of unseen errors that popped up when the game was ported into the later versions of GameMaker from GameMaker Studio 1.4. This fixes Steam functionality, a bunch of…

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April 2021
Optional Windows Update Adds Russian Language & Bootup FixHey all, it's been a looooong time! I've been hard at work on my next project the last couple of years and the engine I use has gone through some major updates meaning working on ERSATZ was largely a lot of effort for v…Announcement3 changesCompatibility06 Apr 2021
January 2019
Translations Incoming!I can confirm that translation work for ERSATZ is now underway! I've finished setting the game up to take the translations and have collated all the game's text. It's now just a matter of waiting for translators to fini…Announcement1 changeGameplay22 Jan 2019
October 2018
ERSATZ v 1.47Hey all, just a very small update for all platforms today. I've fixed a bug that caused freezing. This would trigger if pressed up against certain walls and trying to dash slide away from them. Thanks to JayJay for post…Announcementv1.471 changeFix16 Oct 2018
ERSATZ World Record Holder LIVE at speedrunning event! [08/10/2018]Exciting News! Watch Austrian World Record holder for ERSATZ, Klianc09, speedrun the game at German speedrunning event Germench today at: 14:20 gmt / 15:20 cet / 06:00 pst / 08:00 est The whole event will be watchable h…Announcement1 changeBalance08 Oct 2018
ERSATZ v1.46Hello all, Paris here :) It's been a while since I updated ERSATZ as I've mostly been hard at work on a new project. However, the ever impressive Klianc09 has found a few key bugs I wanted to fix before he plays the gam…Eventv1.461 changeFix04 Oct 2018
June 2018
50% Off Summer Sale! + UpdateHey everyone, I'm back from Japan and getting ready to move job & house, but the weather is warm and it's the Steam Summer Sale! 50% off ERSATZ with the complete Soundtrack! OR 33% off ERSATZ on its own! I've also just…Announcement1 changePerformance25 Jun 2018
Temporary Rollback + HolidayHey everyone, A bug introduced with the last update (v1.45) that caused crashes on the first level was raised to me by a player last night. However, I am currently away for 2 weeks in the land of the Rising Sun, so I ha…Announcement1 changeGameplay06 Jun 2018
May 2018
Hey all, Paris here, YouTuber The Hidden Chest uploaded a fantastic video about ERSATZ a few days ago. You can check it out HERE In other news, a small update before things kick off again busy wise back in IRL land. Thi…v1.451 changeFixGameplayPatch notes31 May 2018
ERSATZ Price Cut!Hey everyone, Paris here, It's time ERSATZ had a price cut me thinks, so the game is now down to $6.99 / €5.49 / £4.99!! It's been a while hasn't it? Well I must apologise for the lack of news on any front from me. Life…Announcement1 changeBalance26 May 2018
April 2018
ERSATZ Podcast Feature + Special Promo Discount!Hello lovely people! I'M ON ANOTHER PODCAST! ------------------------------------------ Back around October last year, shortly after ERSATZ' release, I had the pleasure of appearing on my good friend Max Pears' podcast,…Event1 change24 Apr 2018
Hey all, Paris here! Just a little update with a few small fixes in v1.44 of ERSATZ. And woo, it just hit 2000 keys activated!! In all honesty, it hasn't translated in a lot of money, but that doesn't take away from the…v1.441 changeFixPerformancePatch notes23 Apr 2018

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