Heli 1983 - A challenging C64 game with a cool soundtrack gets a part 2

Yet another C64 game has appeared in our inbox of retro goodness, as we've recently been informed via Saberman, that if you head on over to the CSdb link below, you can download the latest arcade game from Drachenberg Studios called 'Heli 1983 - Part 2' ; The sequel to a C64 game set in 1983, whereby playing as a heli pilot and transported to an Alien headquarters on Mars, you must destroy them once and for all and find your way back to Earth.

The Matrix World Crycron Escape - Reach a high score in this insanely difficult game

Are you sitting down feeling all calm and relaxed, well it's time to change all that, as you've got TMW Crycron Escape to play. Crycron Escape is a one touch Arcade game from JOZGames that will frustrate you, drive you insane but will also keep you coming back for more. In this game you control a psychedelic green ball with gravitational powers, that must not clash with the oncoming walls and reach as far as possible for a high score. Although it sounds like fun, it's incredibly difficult! But don't let that put you off as it's still very much enjoyable and has a great sound track.

Mibibli's Quest - Another crazy platformer with high difficulty!

We do love our difficult platformers that require both timing and skill to pass every deadly spike, and Mibibli's Quest by RyanMelmoth is another one of those games. Featuring a great chiptune soundtrack, a very colourful graphical art style and multiple genres of game play, this is a game that's both difficult and fun to play so highly recommended. Freely available for Windows and Mac but the developer is accepting contributions.

Birden - Insanely difficult browser based platformer

If you thought Meat Boy was difficult or even vvvvvv wait till you try Birden from Bitendo Software. A game in which you must avoid all the spikes, traps and enemies to reach the exit, but I guarantee you will not last long as you will die over and over again in frustration. As a bird you can flap about to avoid these deadly devices but wrong one flap and it's instant death (and level restart). Not just that but the developer has decided to make the character like an elastic band, which ends up with you bouncing and sliding all over the place, thus you have been warned!

Yury - Retro platform/arcade action game with insane difficulty

Yury is a deliberately retro platform/arcade action game that combines old-school graphics, classic mechanics and challenging gameplay with a sense of sci-fi survival horror atmosphere. Accompanied by original EDM/chiptune soundtrack, player will control a cosmonaut on a distant and dangerous planet, helping him to avoid intricate traps and get rid of sinister monsters. In-air dodging, fast paced puzzles and intense shooting will keep on the edge of one's seat - Developer Quote

Developer : Cubic Pie Release Date : May 2014 Systems : PC ,Mac ,Linux

Surface - Free Arcade Platformer with hardcore difficulty

Game Type : Arcade Platformer
Developer : PixolPalette

Game Info Quote : Surface is an Arcade platformer, where you traverse up each stage as fast as you can while avoiding hazards and enemies that will attempt to stop you. With 6 stages: 4 normal, 2 mini challanges, and 1 secret stage, there's plenty to do in Surface.
Release : Now (Free)
Systems : Any (Browser Based)

Brave Bit - Micro Platform Puzzle game with a kickstarter

If you really enjoyed games like Meat Boy, then you will surely enjoy this little gem. This is Brave Bit, a Micro Platform Puzzle game, which is developed by just one person for the Android, iOS, MAC and PC. A game where splattering death comes oh so often, as the rooms are layered with Saws Blades, Spikes and much more. Brave Bit has a rather interesting take on the gameplay style, as levels are Upward Scrolling, which according to the developers, is achievable through the use of a unique mechanic. By moving all the way across a floor and though the wall, the player is able to move Brave Bit up to the next floor. But there's more to this game!

TowerClimb - Permadeath Platformer

TowerClimb is a game which the developer claims is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer. What that means is, when you die it's permanent and every time you restart you're a different person in a different Tower.