Kalevania (2023)

Developer: Jukka Mattila
Publisher: Jukka Mattila - "GamesByMichi"
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, challenging retro platformer with colorful pixel graphics, varied weapons, and a constant stream of enemies to fight through.

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What players say

Players like the fast-paced platforming and Finnish mythology theme, but many note the game is short, around two hours, and feels unbalanced, getting easy after early upgrades, while the limited lives frustrate some.

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