Underplayed Gems

A Distant Stabbing (2021)

A Distant Stabbing cover
Developer
AndyK
Genres
Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deceptively cartoonish precision platformer that feels punishing and strategic, where each misstep sends you tumbling back in frustration.

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What players say

Players describe a brutally frustrating 2D platformer where a single misplaced arrow can ruin many minutes of progress. The game is split-second punishing and addictive, with some noting permanent traps and endless falls that add to the difficulty.

Screenshots

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