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Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

Released: 12/3/2021

The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost, for out of this aether of fear arises a heroine, a ray of hope. Her name is Dandara. Welcome to a unique 2D metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration. Defy gravity as you jump across floors, walls, and ceilings alike. Discover the mysteries and secrets hidden throughout the world of Salt and its diverse array of characters. Empower Dandara for combat and survival against enemies bent on oppression. Awaken, Dandara, to bring freedom and balance to this directionless world.

The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost, for out of this aether of fear arises a heroine, a ray of hope. Her name is Dandara. Welcome to a unique 2D metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration. Defy gravity as you jump across floors, walls, and ceilings alike. Discover the mysteries and secrets hidden throughout the world of Salt and its diverse array of characters. Empower Dandara for combat and survival against enemies bent on oppression. Awaken, Dandara, to bring freedom and balance to this directionless world.

The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost, for out of this aether of fear arises a heroine, a ray of hope. Her name is Dandara. Welcome to a unique 2D metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration. Defy gravity as you jump across floors, walls, and ceilings alike. Discover the mysteries and secrets hidden throughout the world of Salt and its diverse array of characters. Empower Dandara for combat and survival against enemies bent on oppression. Awaken, Dandara, to bring freedom and balance to this directionless world.

Critics
83
Steam
81

Score Breakdown

82.9

Critic Average

8 reviews

81

Steam User Score

1,253 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+2.1
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
+2.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

8 early (100%)0 launch window (0%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 8 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 82.9/100. Critics score this game 2.1 points higher than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 8)+
  1. Gianluca ArenaviaSpaziogames
    Apr 24, 2020·Early review
    80/100View review
    Steam 80.8/100 · -0.8 pts
  2. Ville KovanenviaFintendo
    Apr 21, 2020·Early review
    90/100View review
    Steam 80.8/100 · +9.2 pts
  3. Alireza AbroshanviaPardis Game
    Apr 2, 2020·Early review
    95/100View review
    Steam 80.8/100 · +14.2 pts
  4. Anthony BacchusviaCOGconnected
    Mar 31, 2020·Early review
    83/100View review
    Steam 80.8/100 · +2.2 pts
  5. Fernando Sánchezvia33bits
    Mar 26, 2020·Early review
    90/100View review
    Steam 80.8/100 · +9.2 pts