1001 Spikes (2014)
- Developer
- Nicalis, Inc.
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 770 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A brutally precise and unforgiving retro-styled platformer where every step risks instant death in South American ruins, demanding perfection through trial and error.
precision platformingpunishingretrochallengingpixel graphicslocal multiplayergreat soundtrackdifficult
What players say
Players describe 1001 Spikes as a brutally difficult precision platformer where death comes from hidden traps and trial-and-error discovery. Some say the difficulty is always fair due to subtle visual hints, while others find it cheap. The game rewards careful observation and flawless execution.
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