Bard's Gold (2015)

Developer: Pixel Lantern
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 135 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tense platformer where every step is a risk and death comes easily, with a retro pixel aesthetic and a focus on careful exploration and gradual improvement.

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What players say

Players describe a slower-paced platformer with one-hit deaths that feel fair thanks to tight controls. The permanent upgrades keep you coming back, but some find the difficulty curve backwards and the knife too dominant. There are secrets to find in each run.

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