Ophidian (2017)

Developer: ManBeardGames
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 43 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic arcade puzzle game where you quickly navigate a growing snake-like entity to eat blocks while dodging obstacles, with modes adding competitive or self-challenging twists.

casualpuzzlearcadecompetitiveretro-inspiredfast-pacedsololocal multiplayer

What players say

Players say Ophidian is an addictive and challenging twist on classic Snake with hand-crafted levels, multiple modes including multiplayer and a ghost mode, and a chill audio-visual style. Some find certain levels infuriatingly hard, while one reviewer notes visibility issues with dark obstacles.

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