Mossmouth
Studio von Derek Yu, bekannt für Spelunky und UFO 50 (2024).
Mossmouth is a studio (Indie, Indie) based in USA. PlayInsider covers 1 game by Mossmouth: UFO 50 (90).
Mossmouth is the studio of Derek Yu, one of the best-known indie developers around. It's best known for Spelunky, one of the most influential roguelike platformers ever. In 2024 came UFO 50, a collection of 50 fictional retro games that earned around 95 percent positive reviews on Steam.
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History: From Spelunky to Cult Studio
Derek Yu first released Spelunky as a free game in 2008. The remake and its sequel Spelunky 2 turned it into a genre classic. Games by Yu and his collaborators are released under the Mossmouth name.
UFO 50: 50 Games in One
UFO 50 came out on September 18, 2024. The idea: a fictional 1980s console with 50 original games across every genre. Derek Yu developed the collection over many years together with Jon Perry, Eirik Suhrke and other developers, using GameMaker.
Critics especially praised its huge scope and the quality of many of the individual games.
Approach and Style
Mossmouth stands for careful game design, lovingly crafted pixel art and tons of replay value. Its games are often tough but fair, and they reward exploration.
Official Links and Store Pages
If you want to see for yourself, you'll find more info, patch notes and the latest announcements straight from the source: Mossmouth's official website and UFO 50 on Steam. There you'll also find screenshots, trailers and current system requirements. Prices and sales change regularly, so it's worth a look before you buy.
Our Take on Mossmouth
With Spelunky and UFO 50, Mossmouth has created not one but two modern classics. We can't wait to see what the team has planned next.
