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2023PC, Steam Deck verified95 % positivefree

You play Benny, a test character stuck in an unfinished game on her last day before being replaced. Navigating a chaotic development facility, you platform and dodge your way toward defying the script and becoming the lead, with plenty of self-aware humor about game-dev chaos.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lots of humour
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Fast pace

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2024USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified96 % positive17.99 €

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An absurd, hand-animated comedy adventure platformer set in a bizarre Northern English town, where you take on ever stranger jobs for the locals. Its British humor and slapstick gags are the real star.

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Octodad

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You play an octopus in a suit passing as a human dad, wrestling with everyday chores using floppy tentacles. The deliberately clumsy controls create chaotic slapstick comedy.

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

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You play an octopus in a suit pretending to be a human dad, wrestling with deliberately floppy tentacle controls to complete everyday chores. The awkward physics produce constant slapstick, and it is even funnier in co-op.

Fever Meme

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A self-aware comedy parody that hops between genres, mocks traditional game design, and breaks the fourth wall by reacting to your actions and mistakes.

The Narrator is a Dick

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You play a platformer where the narrator constantly sabotages you and mocks every misstep. Its sharp, snarky humor and running commentary are what make this small indie game stand out.

On Rusty Trails

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A quirky illustrative platformer where you play Elvis, changing your appearance with a shifty suit while the world reacts to your disguise. Offbeat humor and a distinctive hand-drawn look define it.

Little Orpheus

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A humorous side-scrolling adventure set in the Cold War, in which a Soviet cosmonaut recounts his outlandish journey to the centre of the Earth. It focuses on witty storytelling, playful visuals and light platforming and puzzle sections.

Leo's Fortune

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A lovingly crafted platformer where you play Leo, a fluffy mustachioed ball chasing the thief who stole your gold. Momentum-based platforming, light puzzles and painterly levels make for a charming, short adventure.

Pikuniku

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A charming, absurdly funny puzzle-platformer where you play a little red creature who rolls, kicks and swings through a quirky world while uncovering a silly conspiracy. Its bold minimalist look and gentle difficulty make it very approachable.

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