Underplayed Gems

DYE (2017)

DYE cover
Developer
Bat Country Games, LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 103 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

DYE feels like a demanding test of reflexes and patience, with tight precision jumps and a bright, pixel-art world that contrasts with its punishing difficulty.

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What players say

Players say DYE is a brutally hard precision platformer that ramps up difficulty fast, with a punishing start and unforgiving hitboxes. Some find the character physics awful, while others praise the controls and music, noting slow boss fights and a poor difficulty curve.

Screenshots

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