Monkey vs Dino (2021)

Developer: Hede
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

This is a straightforward two-character brawler where you pick sides and mash buttons to beat the opponent until one falls.

chaoticarcade-stylefast-pacedrepetitivesimpleaction-orientedcompetitive

What players say

Players are split between joke reviews and genuine complaints. Many highlight the inability to turn around as a frustrating limitation, and the game is extremely short, lasting only about 20 seconds. Multiple reviews call it overpriced or a scam, especially given the price tag, while a few praise it as a simple, easy achievement-farming game.

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