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2026PCSteam Deck verified98 % positive7.79 €

A humorous Metroidvania adventure where a kid sneaks off from a family vacation into ancient ruins, collecting gear from fallen explorers. Exploring and uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization is the focus.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lots to discover
  • Lots of humour
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The Messenger

93 %Match

2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified92 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest: jumping and platforming, plenty of humour as well as lots to discover.

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

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