Underplayed Gems

Friendly Fire (2020)

Friendly Fire cover
Developer
The Cat Hive Developers
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 1,039 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A gentle, dialogue-rich pixel art adventure where you explore a magical world and chat with its inhabitants to uncover its secrets.

mysteriouswhimsicalexplorationpixel artdialogue-drivenlight-heartedcasualmultiple endings

What players say

Players call it a short, free metroidvania-lite that lasts 15-60 minutes. It has five endings that encourage replay, though some found the final ending frustratingly vague. The pixel art, soundtrack, and dialogue with humorous references get praise, while the lack of saves and achievements is noted.

Screenshots

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