Smelted Kin (2020)

Developer: Microbat Studio
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a decaying space station alongside a robot companion, solving puzzles and fighting mechanical foes in a quiet, mysterious 2D world.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided. Many find the controls unintuitive and the level design confusing without the map, while others enjoy it as a short, cheap metroidvania. A common complaint is that random explosives and losing currency on death make the game feel unfair.

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