Underplayed Gems

Two Brothers (2013)

Two Brothers cover
Developer
Ackk Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
1.6 of 5, 195 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Two Brothers feels like a retro action-adventure with a classic Gameboy aesthetic, blending pixel art and local co-op in a mysterious cursed land.

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What players say

Players are deeply split on Two Brothers. Many call it a broken game with softlocks, crashes, and no fullscreen option, yet a vocal few praise its heart and unique story, calling the unplayability exaggerated. The game is often discussed alongside the developer's later title YIIK.

Screenshots

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