Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (2026)

Developer: Cacareco Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 200 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A playful, mischievous adventure where a curious kid dashes into mysterious ruins with a lighthearted sense of exploration and mild mystery.

playfuladventurouscuriouslightheartedmischievousaction-orientedmysteriouschildlike

What players say

Players call it a bite-sized metroidvania that takes about two to four hours to beat, even at full completion. It captures the gameboy color look and feel, with a world that is fun to explore and secrets that reward backtracking. There is no double jump, which some note as unusual for the genre. Bosses are varied and can be challenging, but the game never gets too hard.

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