Underplayed Gems

ADEN (2024)

ADEN cover
Developer
takayakata
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 690 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cute and surreal side-scrolling beat 'em up where you tackle bosses and then dance to music, with a darkly humorous psychological horror twist.

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What players say

Players praise the surreal aesthetic and outstanding soundtrack, but split on the gameplay: some find the rhythm-based combat and counter timing frustrating, while others enjoy its eccentric charm. The story focuses more on one character than the store page suggests, leaving some disappointed.

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Screenshots

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