Grizzland (2019)

Developer: Khud0
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A minimalist pixel-art platformer that feels like a slow, methodical exploration of a tiny open world, with no handholding and a focus on old-school questing.

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What players say

Players praise the minimalist 5-color art style and exploration, but are split on the combat. Many find the sword attack has a punishing cooldown that makes fighting feel clunky, while others call it a charming short metroidvania that takes about 6-7 hours to fully complete.

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