Underplayed Gems

Cody's Nightmare (2023)

Cody's Nightmare cover
Developer
Afternoon Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.3 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A colorful pixel-art run and gun game that feels like a tough but playful nightmare where you shoot cartoonish fears with imaginative weapons.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack but find the game extremely short at under an hour. Opinions split on difficulty: some call it too easy while others enjoy it. The controls are tight but the game lacks d-pad support and telegraphing for attacks.

Screenshots

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