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
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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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