Underplayed Gems

The True Slime King (2023)

The True Slime King cover
Developer
Josh Penn-Pierson
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A vibrant and demanding precision platformer that feels tight and responsive, where you quickly respawn from frequent deaths to master tricky jumps.

precision platformingchallengingtight controlscolorfulpixel graphicsfast respawnretro styled

What players say

Players praise the tight controls and fluid wall-sticking mechanics, comparing it favorably to Super Meat Boy and Celeste. The game offers a large amount of content including a level editor, though some dislike the overworld level select UI. There is a noted issue with the Untouchable achievement being missable if amulets are picked up before beating the game.

Screenshots

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