THE DARUMA CHALLENGE (2025)

Developer: Mūn Mūn Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relentless, punishing precision platformer where every bounce can send you tumbling back to the start, testing patience and skill with dark humor and psychological tension.

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What players say

Players describe a foddian climbing game where you control a constantly bouncing character. They highlight a generous checkpoint system and a separate time attack mode without checkpoints. Hidden sanctuaries and bonus areas add challenge for completionists, and the game is considered tough but fair.

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