The Siege and the Sandfox

The Siege and the Sandfox

Cardboard Sword · 2025

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of 2D Metroidvanias, precision platformers, and stealth games who enjoy deliberate sneaking and acrobatic traversal over combat.: Combining fluid parkour movement with tense 2D stealth systems offers a distinctive rhythm of athletic traversal, shadow navigation, and interconnected exploration through an intricate desert palace. Tradeoff: The heavy focus on evasion and hiding over direct combat means players seeking aggressive combat encounters or high-impact brawling may find the cautious pace restrictive.

What it does best

  • platform

  • fantasy

  • stealth

The setup

What you are walking into

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

PlatformAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionFantasyStealth
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