Underplayed Gems

Super Skelemania (2017)

Super Skelemania cover
Developer
Ben Allen, Miroko, Ayrayen
Publisher
Ben Allen
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a lively underground planet as an agile skeleton, finding power-ups and uncovering secrets at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise Super Skelemania as a short, polished metroidvania built around movement abilities and platforming rather than combat. Most finish in 1 to 2 hours, with only two bosses and a speedrun achievement. Many note the developer trimmed out all filler, while some find the $10 price too steep for the length.

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