Underplayed Gems

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP (2012)

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP cover
Developer
Capybara, Superbrothers, Jim Guthrie
Publisher
Capybara Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 2,650 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, dreamy exploration through a stylized pixel world guided by a rich soundtrack and moon-phase rhythms.

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What players say

Players love the art and music, but nearly everyone complains that the PC port keeps touchscreen controls and moves at a crawl. Solving puzzles often requires a guide because the game gives almost no direction, and the short runtime leaves some wanting more.

Screenshots

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