Alaric's Quest (2025)

Developer: Animal Indie Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 35 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brutally difficult platformer that demands patience and persistence, with a cartoonish exterior masking a relentless challenge.

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What players say

Players describe Alaric's Quest as a tough 2D platformer that evokes games like Prehistorik and Ghosts 'n Goblins. It offers a god mode for less masochistic players, and kids enjoy the challenge with adult help, but there's no hand-holding tutorial.

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