Prehistoric Dude (2020)

Developer: lightUP
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted and charming side-scrolling adventure through colorful prehistoric levels with simple platforming and gentle combat.

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What players say

Players agree Prehistoric Dude is a very short, chill metroidvania that can be finished in an afternoon, and they praise its open level design and charming style. Opinions split on controls: some find them fine, others report unresponsive controller play or bad keyboard binds, and a few mention minor collision bugs.

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