Squidly's Revenge

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Squidly's Revenge is a single player action game. It was developed by Howling Wolf Games and was released on November 6, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Squidly wasn’t a hero. He was just a squishy little reef-dweller with more heart than muscle. But when Lord Azure and his Abyssal Cult started dragging folks into the deep and wrecking his home, even a squid has his limits. Then Poseidon — ancient sea god, part-time drama queen — blessed him with divine power and one mission: get revenge. Now, in this fast-paced underwater roguelike, Squidly f…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The gameplay is simple, engaging, and offers a satisfying mix of chaos and strategy, with a variety of fun enemies and bosses.
The weapon stealing mechanic and random upgrades keep each run fresh and exciting, making the roguelike progression feel rewarding.
The pixel art style and humorous tone contribute to a unique and enjoyable experience, with chaotic underwater combat that is both addictive and entertaining.

The screen can become overly chaotic, making it difficult to see your character and navigate during intense moments.
The difficulty curve can be steep, with some boss fights feeling unfair and runs occasionally collapsing due to random factors.
Visibility issues during peak chaos can detract from the overall experience, leading to moments of frustration.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and engagement, offering a relaxing experience with a variety of fun enemies and bosses. Players can customize their experience through mods that adjust difficulty, while the unique weapon stealing mechanic adds variety and excitement to combat.
- “The gameplay is simple, engaging, and relaxing, with plenty of fun enemies and bosses.”
- “You can also enable various mods to change the difficulty and gameplay.”
- “The weapon-stealing mechanic keeps things fresh; one moment I’m smacking sharks with shrimp knuckles, and the next I’m blasting barnacle shells like aquatic buckshot.”
- “The weapon stealing mechanic keeps things fresh; one moment I'm smacking sharks with shrimp knuckles, next I'm blasting barnacle shells like aquatic buckshot.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their impressive pixel art style, which enhances the overall visual appeal of the game.
- “The pixel art style is fantastic.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments make the game visually captivating.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a playful tone and frantic action, with jokes that generally succeed in landing, contributing to an addictive and entertaining experience.
- “The tone is playful, the action frantic, and the humor lands more often than not.”
- “Still addictive, still hilarious.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional depth of the game surprising, particularly appreciating the unique portrayal of a squid character grappling with trauma, which adds a compelling layer to the narrative.
- “Plus, I never knew I needed a squid with emotional trauma until now.”