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2018 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 14.99 € 👍 81 % Very positive, 1,171 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

A metroidvania where Dandara doesn't walk but leaps instantly from surface to surface, turning gravity and space into a puzzle of movement. Surreal pixel-art worlds reward exploration and demand precise leaping through tricky traversal and combat.

What defines Dandara:

  • Lots to discover
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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