October Panic (2024)

Developer: Neckbolt
Publisher: Burning Planet Digital
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lively, cartoonish Halloween romp with simple old-school platforming action, cheerful horror parody, and a lighthearted, party-like tone.

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What players say

Players describe a very short, charming Halloween platformer that takes 30 to 45 minutes to finish. It pays homage to the NES game Panic Restaurant. The bosses are simple, only moving back and forth, and the game is on the easier side once you get used to it.

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