Underplayed Gems

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons (2019)

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons cover
Developer
Adventure Islands
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 91 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like a pixelated, monochrome trip back to classic Game Boy metroidvania exploration, balancing careful navigation with the hunt for power-ups.

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What players say

Players call this a short mini-Metroidvania that can be beaten in under an hour, often 30 minutes. It recreates a Game Boy look with tight controls and a few hidden secrets, and runs well on Steam Deck. Some note it is more of a linear platformer than a true Metroidvania because backtracking is minimal.

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Screenshots

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