Sub Terra Draconis (2019)

Developer: Crystal Shard
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle but tricky retro puzzle game where you guide a young dragon through colorful mines, carefully planning each grid move to collect treasure.

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What players say

Players describe Sub Terra Draconis as a challenging puzzle-platformer that mixes planning with reaction-based levels, and they appreciate the optional hardmode and timer. Fans of older puzzle games like Beetle Ju and Chip's Challenge will find familiar ideas here, though levels can be lengthy.

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