Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

2D action platformer built around leaping between surfaces

Long Hat House · Published by Raw Fury · Released Feb 6, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 1,275
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 7 years ago; May 23, 2019

What is Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition?

This 2D action platformer is set in Salt, where you move by leaping between surfaces rather than walking. You fight enemies, solve puzzles, and gain powers to reach previously inaccessible areas while uncovering the world's history.

For you if...

+you enjoy challenging exploration with routes unlocked by new powers
+you want platforming built around an unusual movement system
+you like solving puzzles alongside combat

Not for you if...

−you prefer walking freely between jumps
−you dislike retracing paths before fast travel becomes available
−you want a low-difficulty platformer

What players say

81% of 1,275 reviews are positive

Players praise the movement, pixel art, and music. Common complaints include backtracking and movement that some players find awkward to control, especially during combat.

Screenshots and trailer

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP
Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 220, Radeon HD 8400
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
Notes: Playing with a controller is strongly recommended.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Portuguese - Portugal.