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ERSATZ

Paris Stalker · Sep 13, 2017

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!

Action Platformer Rhythm Music Minimalist

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All-time peak: 1
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Steam reviews: 88.9% positive

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WHAT IS ERSATZ?

ERSATZ is a speed focused, hardcore Action Platformer with Rhythm elements. Featuring a multiple genre Original Electronic Soundtrack which dynamically builds and changes based on your progression!

In ERSATZ, your dash is also your attack, and hitting enemies recharges a dash block instantly. So use it effectively in combination with your slam to chain actions together and speed through 8 challenging and increasingly intense levels as fast as you can. Can you get an S Rank on every level and playstyle?

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ERSATZ

"It’s the immaculate sound design and tremendous freedom of movement that makes Ersatz so satisfying to play."
- Rock Paper Shotgun

"If you're a fan of seriously good music and challenging platformers, stop right now and go get it. It's very simple to get into, difficult to master and it's a damn treat for the ears."
- Gaming On Linux

"...Out of every game I've reviewed on this channel and probably every game I will review, this has got to be one of the most overlooked, under rated and underappreciated of them all."
- The Hidden Chest

"For a game made by one person, ERSATZ is one of the most polished games I've ever played!"
- Peppage

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Original Soundtrack by game's creator, with genres including:

House, Trance, Synthwave, DnB, Techno & More!

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Also Inlcuding:

TYPE BETA & TYPE GAMMA: Unlockable alternative playstyles with their own times & grades
JOURNEY MODE: Try & complete all 8 levels as fast as you can. Do it in under 60mins for a special reward. For experts & speedrunners!
INFINITE MODE: Infinite dash energy, go wild and set crazy times on the mode's own leaderboards!
SYNTH RUSH: Challenge any individual or ALL of the bosses of ERSATZ against the clock!
STEAM LEADERBOARDS: See how your times stack up compared to other players all over the world on Windows, Mac & Linux (viewable in game!)
VIBRATION: With full controller support. Feel your controller vibrate to the beat!

Design, Art, Animation, Programming & Music all by Paris Stalker (that's me!).

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System requirements Windows · Linux

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OS *: Windows Vista and above
Processor: 1.2 ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 768mb video memory
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 250 MB available space

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OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (Tested on)
Processor: 1.2GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 768mb video memory
Storage: 250 MB available space

Game details Languages, features & support

Publisher: Paris Stalker, ALL iN
Brazilian rating: 6
Steam Germany rating: 6
Achievements: 17
Controller support: full
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages: English*, Russian
*languages with full audio support
Website: Official website ↗
Support: [email protected] Support site ↗

Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (2)

Language	Interface	Full audio	Subtitles
English	Yes	Yes	No
Russian	Yes	No	No

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Ersatz EULA

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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $1.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▲ ~13 days until next sale

Value Score

Great Value — 89th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 89th percentile. Priced as Market at $1.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 33%

Value Ratio Top 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ERSATZ worth buying right now?

Watch — $1.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

When does ERSATZ go on sale?

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

Is ERSATZ free to play?

ERSATZ costs $1.99 on Steam.

What genre is ERSATZ?

ERSATZ is a Action, Indie game.

Who developed ERSATZ?

ERSATZ was developed by Paris Stalker and published by Paris Stalker.

What platforms does ERSATZ support?

Available on Steam for Windows, Linux.

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