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Spider Fox is a single player casual platformer game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Planet 47 Games and was released on April 3, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Your goal is to cure all of the combined animals and defeat the Mad Scientist. Upgrade things like Web and Climbing Levels as you go. Collect items and collectables to help you navigate through map challenges and save the animals. Have fun using Grappling Webs to swing through the air and help you on your quest. Tons of ridiculous combined animals to see and cure. You help the animals and n…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Unique and charming protagonist combining a fox and spider with interesting web-slinging and climbing mechanics that are fun and rewarding.
  • Colorful, imaginative, and family-friendly world with diverse environments, quirky hybrid creatures, and an emphasis on exploration and discovery.
  • Relaxed, accessible gameplay with a positive and compassionate tone focusing on saving creatures rather than combat, suitable for casual players and children.
  • Movement and climbing controls can feel clunky or overly sensitive, occasionally causing frustration or accidental falls.
  • Gameplay can be repetitive with limited variety, especially in later stages; some objectives and mechanics feel familiar and underutilized.
  • Lack of polish evident in visuals, UI, and performance issues such as micro-stutters and occasional crashes; limited use of some mechanics like grappling.
  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Spider Fox centers on accessible, family-friendly platforming with a strong emphasis on exploration and unique web-swinging mobility, combining the agility of a fox with spider-like traversal. While its simple mechanics and relaxed pace create an enjoyable and charming experience, some players find the lack of varied challenges and limited gameplay depth may lead to repetitiveness during extended sessions. Overall, it offers a fun, imaginative adventure that appeals to casual players and those who appreciate a cozy, straightforward platformer.

    • “The hero combines the agility of a fox with the web-based traversal abilities of a spider, resulting in movement mechanics that become the centerpiece of the experience.”
    • “The result is a family-friendly platforming experience that focuses on discovery, movement, and fun rather than intense combat or complicated mechanics.”
    • “Along the way, players will utilize the web-slinging abilities of Spider Fox to engage in various challenges presented by enemies, adding depth and excitement to the gameplay experience.”
    • “The focus remains primarily on exploration and movement, which means gameplay variety can occasionally feel limited during longer sessions.”
    • “There are several other games in the collect-a-thon genre that vary gameplay way more.”
    • “If this game had more platforming challenges with more mechanics this game would be much more interesting.”
  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story of Spider Fox revolves around a compassionate mission to save animals fused into hybrids by a mad scientist's reckless experiments, offering a positive and heartfelt narrative. While charming and immersive, some players find the plot simple and repetitive, though it effectively supports the game's engaging and fun mechanics. Overall, the touching storyline enhances the adventure and endears players to the unique protagonist.

    • “The story centers on a world disrupted by the reckless experiments of a scientist whose creations have fused different animals together into strange hybrid forms.”
    • “At the heart of Spider Fox lies a touching narrative centered around the protagonist's quest to save his fellow animals and thwart the nefarious plans of the mad scientist.”
    • “Through engaging mechanics and charming storytelling, players will find themselves deeply immersed in the world of Spider Fox, rooting for our fluffy hero every step of the way.”
    • “While I think the story and vibe of the game are cute and the movement is pretty fun at times (I can see this as a fun game for speedrunners), this is too repetitive for my taste.”
    • “Story is as simple as gameplay: a mad scientist was making crazy experiments on animals, combining them into one.”
    • “Spidey swing and sling can be jank but you don't need to do a lot of that within the story mode, only for the swing and sling mini-game (completely optional and unrelated to any achievements/100% completion).”
  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game features a charming cartoon-inspired art style that complements its whimsical theme, though some areas experience minor load-in micro-stutters. While initial impressions may suggest a lack of cohesive design, the overall graphics are appealing and suit the game's lighthearted tone.

    • “Visually, Spider Fox embraces a cartoon-inspired art style that perfectly matches its whimsical premise.”
    • “Graphics are nice (played on 2k max to epic on everything) but certain areas do suffer from area load-in micro-stutters (I suspect this game was made on UE based on the 'Epic' wording in the graphics settings).”
    • “It's a cutesy game that has a great art style and many enjoyable aspects.”
  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is described as cute, funny, and delightfully weird, with creative and hilarious animal combinations. It appeals to a wide audience, including children, and adds a playful charm that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Cute and funny, very weird but really cool.”
    • “The snowmen are hilarious in my opinion.”
    • “The animal combinations are hilarious and creative.”
  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently playful, family-friendly, and calming, supported by lush environments and a cheerful visual design. Its peaceful and soothing ambiance, enhanced by ambient soundtrack, creates a relaxing experience that encourages leisurely exploration.

    • “Whether navigating lush outdoor spaces or investigating more unusual locations tied to the scientist's experiments, the environments consistently support the game's playful atmosphere.”
    • “The cheerful visual design helps reinforce the game's family-friendly atmosphere and contributes significantly to its overall appeal.”
    • “The lush environments and soothing ambient soundtrack create a peaceful atmosphere that invites players to explore at their own pace.”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it soothing and atmospheric, contributing to a peaceful exploration experience, while others feel it doesn't quite fit the overall tone. Additionally, the style and nostalgic vibes have been praised, enhancing the game's ambiance.

    • “Love the style and music, and I'm getting some real nice old-timey PSX-platformer vibes from this game.”
    • “The lush environments and soothing ambient soundtrack create a peaceful atmosphere that invites players to explore at their own pace.”
    • “The music also does not sit right with me either and the requirement of having every single upgrade unlocked to reach the final boss feels like a bit too much.”
  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a heartfelt and wholesome emotional experience, with a touching narrative focused on the protagonist's mission to save fellow animals from a villainous scientist. It is especially well-suited for children and players seeking meaningful, lighthearted achievements.

    • “At the heart of Spider Fox lies a touching narrative centered around the protagonist's quest to save his fellow animals and thwart the nefarious plans of the mad scientist.”
  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is highlighted by expressive and memorable designs, complemented by vibrant and detailed environments that enhance the overall experience.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers notable replayability, especially for completionists interested in uncovering all animals in each biome, collecting coins to unlock features like the mini-map, and discovering rare items such as the golden spider fox.

    • “Surprisingly, this game also has replayability value if you're a completionist, such as finding all the animals in each biome, collecting all the coins to unlock the mini-map, and finding the golden spider foxes.”
  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is generally stable, with users experiencing minimal crashes or bugs, though occasional crashes may still occur.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game shows inconsistent performance on the Steam Deck, but running it at medium settings generally achieves a frame rate between 45 and 60 FPS.

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Play Times

25h Median play time
25h Average play time
25-25h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Spider Fox is a casual platformer game with horror and fantasy themes. Common tags for Spider Fox include indie, exploration, family friendly, relaxing, third person and others.

Spider Fox is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Spider Fox.

Spider Fox was released on April 3, 2024.

Spider Fox was developed by Planet 47 Games.

Spider Fox has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Spider Fox for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Spider Fox is a single player game.

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