Swords & Bones 5 (2025)

Developer: SEEP
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A demanding, retro-styled platformer that tests your reflexes with tight jumps and combat against grotesque enemies in a grim medieval world.

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What players say

Players say this fifth entry is the hardest in the series, with many praising the increased challenge and new cheese-shrink mechanic, though some find enemy shooting patterns unfair. Completion takes about 5 hours, and the game uses infinite lives. Opinions split on the mouse-platforming sections and puzzle design.

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