Underplayed Gems

Skedaddle (2016)

Skedaddle cover
Developer
plaiko
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, one-mistake-and-you-die runner where constant button-tapping and pixel-perfect timing create a tense, punishing experience.

fast-pacedpunishingtensefrustratingchallengingpreciseretro-styledifficult

What players say

Players describe a deceptively tough runner where you alternate two keys to make your character run, and falling over is common. The art and music are praised, but many find the controls uncomfortable or repetitive, and losing all progress on death frustrates some. A few mention that co-op or rebinding keys in the launcher helps.

Screenshots

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