Underplayed Gems

25 Layers of Pain (2021)

25 Layers of Pain cover
Genres
Action, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brutally difficult precision platformer that combines cute pixel art and dark comedy with relentless, punishing gameplay designed to test your patience and skill.

punishingprecision platformerrage-inducingdarkly funnychallengingfast-pacedfrustratingretro

What players say

Players are split on whether the difficulty is fair or comes from inaccurate hitboxes. Many appreciate the game's self-aware, demeaning commentary and find it fun despite the frustration.

Screenshots

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