Platformance: Temple Death is a $1 downloadable indie game for the Xbox 360. Max Abrams is an agreeable Kotaku intern.

Every two weeks, we weigh in on our favorite selections on Xbox Live's indie channel. These are not Microsoft-approved games. They're created by everyone from the average Joe to upstart game companies, and reviewed by users like you.

Platformance: Castle Pain is a $1 game that was just released on the Xbox 360's Indie Games channel. Jump through the castle, die a lot — as I did — and keep reviving at the nearest candle. Beware the ghost.