Underplayed Gems

Donut Dodo (2022)

Donut Dodo cover
Developer
pixel games SARL-S
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 285 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, cheerful arcade challenge that tests your reflexes with tough but fair difficulty and a playful old-school feel.

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What players say

Players praise Donut Dodo as a faithful tribute to early-80s arcade games, especially Donkey Kong. They love the catchy music and tight controls, but warn that it commits fully to arcade difficulty, one game over means restarting from the very beginning. A few players complain about limited air control and the inability to turn on ladders, calling it frustrating rather than authentic.

Trailer

Screenshots

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