Meganoid (2017)

Developer: Orangepixel
Publisher: Orangepixel, HandyGames
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, punishing platformer where every run is a tense scramble through a new, deadly labyrinth.

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What players say

Players overwhelmingly compare Meganoid to Spelunky, but many find it a weaker clone with a gimmicky hacking system that just applies random effects. The difficulty is high and some call it frustrating, with no character classes or progression. Others enjoy the challenge and consider it a short, fun platformer. A few note pop-ups asking for an email and that OrangePixel's games feel like reskins.

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