ERSATZ

68KS
Released Sep 13, 2017by Paris StalkerPositive(89% of 19 Steam reviews)

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!

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About ERSATZ

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!).

Game details

Game details

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Full
Steam rating
Positive (89%)

Age ratings

IGRS 13DEJUS 6STEAM_GERMANY 6

Game modes

Languages

Audio & text: English

Text only: Russian

ERSATZ price history

Lowest tracked price: €1.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: €1.99.

ERSATZ reviews

89% positive reviews all-time.

ERSATZ — frequently asked questions

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • 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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