JARS (2021)

Developer: Mousetrap Games
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 175 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hand-drawn tactical puzzle romp where absurd dark comedy meets strategic jar-smashing in a creepy basement.

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What players say

Players are split on JARS. Many praise its hand-drawn art and relaxing vibe, but an equal number are frustrated by heavy RNG, a forced grind to unlock essential minions, and repetitive levels that grow stale. Some find the difficulty curve unbalanced, while others call it too easy.

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