Swords & Bones (2021)

Developer: SEEP
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 85 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced retro platformer with punishing traps and monster gauntlets, driven by a dark fantasy chiptune soundtrack.

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What players say

Players compare it to Ghosts and Goblins without the crushing difficulty, noting short levels with unlimited continues. They split on the challenge: some find it fair and fun, others say enemies are hit sponges and upgrades force grinding. At a very low price, most say it delivers a few hours of decent retro action.

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