Meander Land (2024)

Developer: WhiskerFjords
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 24 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A short, linear 2D platformer with a retro monochromatic pixel style, featuring simple gunplay and a quirky story about a cartographer stranded on a mysterious island.

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What players say

A very short Mario Land homage that players finish in 20-30 minutes. It keeps things simple with basic platforming and a flying shoot-em-up segment, plus lots of color palettes to swap. Most find it pleasant and worth the low price, though some call it too easy and lacking variety.

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