Underplayed Gems

Skeleton Runner (2022)

Skeleton Runner cover
Developer
Mixtor, Tero Lunkka
Publisher
HaDe Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical 2.5D platformer where you guide a fragile skeleton through nine puzzles, requiring careful jumps and constant awareness of fall damage.

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What players say

Players are split: some call it a fun short puzzle platformer with 9 levels, while others say it is an asset flip with ugly graphics and no story. Criticism focuses on frustrating wall jumps and inconsistent fall damage.

Screenshots

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