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Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

What works

  • Unique and satisfying movement mechanic
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Beautiful pixel art and music
  • Engaging exploration and level design
  • Meaningful progression and upgrades

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and difficulty spikes
  • Limited story depth and vague narrative
  • Controller strongly recommended over mouse/keyboard
  • Some frustrating enemy layouts and backtracking
  • Shorter length compared to genre peers

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Odallus: The Dark Call

  • Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

  • Flinthook

  • Rogue Legacy

  • Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight

  • Atomik: RunGunJumpGun

Less expressive

Games that feels like Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition but with less self-expression and customization

  • Environmental Station Alpha

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Zexion

  • Axiom Verge 2

  • Cathedral

  • Rex Rocket

More relaxing

Games that feels like Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition but with a more relaxing feel

  • Haiku, the Robot

  • Spaceport Hope

  • Cally's Caves 3

  • It Lurks Below

  • Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

  • Janosik

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Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026