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ReturnState

Also known as ReturnState, r, returnstate

ReturnState is a sci-fi themed action platformer with gameplay inspired by 2D classics like Castlevania, Sonic, and Super Mario Bros.

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23 May 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 21 Jun 2018

6/20/18 Progress Report

Hello All! I'm in the process of finishing up the next major update. It may take another week to get it all done. It will add a new female main character (in her 2D and 3D forms in the attached image), 8 new levels, and…

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May 2018
5/9/18 Progress ReportHello All! The 8 level expansion update announced in January has grown into a number of other changes to the game. At this point I don't know the full extent of what will be added, and don't want to make promises I can'…Announcement1 changeGameplay10 May 2018
January 2018
Weeklong SaleReturnState is now on sale all week!Announcement09 Jan 2018
Weeklong SaleReturnState is now on sale all week!Announcement09 Jan 2018
1/8/18 Progress ReportHello all! ReturnState will soon grow 3 times in size. I'm currently building 8 new levels, bringing the total from 4 to 12. And of course, these will all be playable in 8-bit, 8-bit handheld, and 32-bit versions. Until…Announcement1 change1 numericGameplay08 Jan 2018
1/8/18 Progress ReportHello all! ReturnState will soon grow 3 times in size. I'm currently building 8 new levels, bringing the total from 4 to 12. And of course, these will all be playable in 8-bit, 8-bit handheld, and 32-bit versions. Until…Announcement1 change1 numericGameplay08 Jan 2018
December 2017
8-bit AdditionAn 8-bit NES-like style has been added. You can play the entire game as either 32-bit, 8-bit, or 8-bit handheld. Just select the one you want from the title screen.Announcement1 changeGameplay08 Dec 2017
8-bit AdditionAn 8-bit NES-like style has been added. You can play the entire game as either 32-bit, 8-bit, or 8-bit handheld. Just select the one you want from the title screen.Announcement1 changeGameplay08 Dec 2017

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