Death Kid (2025)

Developer: Crooked Games
Publisher: Crooked Games, Take IT Studio!
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, arcade-style arena brawler where quick reflexes and strategic meta progression are key to surviving challenging, pixelated fights.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and fast-paced combat where you protect three soul cores from waves of enemies. Reviews note the game is short and can be completed in a couple of evenings. Some find the controls stiff, especially dashing and a specific combo.

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