Doughlings: Arcade (2018)

Developer: Hero Concept
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Play feels like a brisk, colorful brick-breaker where quick reflexes and power-up collection keep the action snappy and cheerful.

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What players say

Players describe this as a solid brick breaker with character abilities and a progress system that add some depth, though many find the gameplay gets repetitive. Most agree it is worth picking up on sale, and the roughly 10-hour completion time includes 75 normal levels plus a map editor.

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