Bring Dad Home (2020)

Developer: Poler Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted and cartoonish clicker-runner game with a silly premise, yet rooted in a personal story about caring for a parent.

actioncasualrunnerclickercutefunnycartoonyfamily friendlydifficult

What players say

Players say this is a short arcade-style game about getting a drunk dad home, but it gets surprisingly tough. The game loop involves buying and crafting gear to manage increasing difficulty, requiring both quick reflexes and luck. Some find it repetitive, others enjoy the challenge, but nearly everyone mentions the physical toll on their hands.

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