The Long Tale (2025)

Developer: Syrnik Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic precision platformer with a lighthearted, retro feel and simple pixel visuals.

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What players say

Players describe a hardcore platformer full of troll traps and sudden spikes, similar to Syobon Action or I wanna be the guy. The game is short for now but developers are adding more levels, and bugs show up as often as deaths.

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