Underplayed Gems

Arkan: The dog adventurer (2019)

Arkan: The dog adventurer cover
Developer
Madao Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic blend of platforming and brick-breaking that tests your reflexes with escalating difficulty and pixelated chaos.

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What players say

Players praise the original blend of platformer and Arkanoid, calling it a novel idea with charming pixel art. The difficulty is divisive: some find it frustratingly hard and unrewarding, while others enjoy the challenge. A few note missing quality-of-life features, like a level-restart button and Steam Workshop support for the built-in editor.

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Screenshots

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