Half-Life 2D: Block Mesa
Fan Game in the style of: Half-Life (1998) | Category: Demakes
Author: Jim Lessels | Curator: Modbadger
Fan Game in the style of: Half-Life (1998) | Category: Demakes
Author: Jim Lessels | Curator: Modbadger
A 2D demake of Half-Life in pixel-art style with platforming and side-scrolling elements. Experience a reimagined adventure of Gordon Freeman in 2D, where a scientific experiment once again goes horribly wrong — but this time, in a whole new dimension.
Localizations:
Localizations:
The fan game is localized into 1 language
(You don’t need to download anything extra to play in these languages)
Chapters 1–12 are available, offering around 90 minutes of gameplay. Chapters 13–19 are currently in development.
Features:
Classic Half-Life storyline adapted to 2D gameplay
Pixel art with recognizable characters, weapons, and environments
2D aesthetic inspired by Minecraft and retro games
Physics-based puzzles, shooting, and platforming
Secrets, Easter eggs, and references to the original series
Completely free game made by fans — for fans
This is not just a parody, but a tribute to the original, recreated with love and attention to detail. Perfect for both Black Mesa veterans and newcomers discovering the legend in a new format.
CREDITS
Code, Art & Design: Jim Lessels
Music & Sound Effects: Valve Software, Kelly Bailey, Mark DiAngelo, RA The Sun God, soundbible.com, freesfx.co.uk
Half-Life and all related elements are ™ and © 2025 of Valve Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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