Squeaky Squad (2024)

Developer: Malef
Publisher: Maleficorp
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic yet exploratory roguelite platformer where you scurry through procedurally generated ship sections, upgrading gear to fight squeaky rodent foes.

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What players say

Players praise the music and art direction but are split on the controls: some call them terrible because aiming with the right stick moves a mouse cursor, and jumping requires that same thumb. Others enjoy the simple but difficult gameplay and short levels. Long playthroughs report increasing bugs that can block completion.

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