Apple Slash (2020)

Developer: Agelvik
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 228 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 57 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, pixel-art action game where you spin a sword to slash through a murky swamp, blending cute characters with brutal gore.

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What players say

Players call it a snack-sized proof of concept that runs under an hour and ends on a cliffhanger. Combat is described as simple but weighty, and the black-white-on-red art style draws comparisons to Downwell.

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