Underplayed Gems

Default Dan (2015)

Default Dan cover
Developer
Kikiwik Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A platformer where everything works opposite to expectations, creating a playful and humorous challenge that tricks your instincts.

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What players say

Players describe Default Dan as a platformer that flips Mario tropes upside down, making coins lethal and enemies deadly to jump on. They say it is short and challenging, with a dark world that many dislike. Controls have some jank, but players enjoy the difficulty once they adjust to the subversions.

Screenshots

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