Fit check
Is 1001 Spikes worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platforming fans who want trap-filled stages and repeated attempts
- Local multiplayer groups seeking cooperative or competitive platforming
- Retro game fans who want pixel-based presentation and chiptune music
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the traps and reflex tests demanding
- Those wanting a short, linear campaign may not favor more than 100 stages, hidden characters, and repeated retries
- Solo players who specifically want a multiplayer-focused experience may not use the local modes
Our take on 1001 Spikes
The focus on trap-based platforming and repeated attempts leaves less room for slower exploration or broad role-playing systems. Its retro presentation also limits the visual style to Famicom-inspired graphics and chiptune music.
What is 1001 Spikes?
1001 Spikes follows Aban Hawkins through Antarctic ice, temple ruins, and South American caverns as he searches for his missing father and the treasure behind the Golden Door of Poko-Mum.
The game presents more than 100 platforming levels filled with traps that test timing, reflexes, and patience. Aban has 1001 lives for the journey. Up to four players can compete or cooperate locally. The presentation uses Famicom-style graphics and chiptune music. Nearly two dozen hidden characters can be unlocked, with each offering different abilities and gameplay. In-game cutscenes advance the mystery and provide individual stories for the characters.
How 1001 Spikes plays
- 01Large Level Count
- The campaign contains more than 100 stages and gives Aban 1001 lives.
- 02Local Multiplayer
- Cooperative and competitive modes support as many as four players on the same system.
- 03Unlockable Characters
- Nearly two dozen secret characters offer distinct abilities and ways to play.
- 04Story Cutscenes
- In-game scenes move the mystery forward and give each character an individual story.
- 05Retro Presentation
- The game uses Famicom-inspired visuals and chiptune music by Rushjet1 and Misoka.
1001 Spikes compared to similar games
1001 Spikes centers on trap-based platforming across more than 100 levels, with local cooperative and versus modes for up to four players. Jusant focuses on climbing, route choices, stamina management, and a quieter journey, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania rather than a fixed platforming challenge.
1001 Spikes: platforms & release
Is 1001 Spikes worth it?
It is worth it if: platforming fans who want trap-filled stages and repeated attempts. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the traps and reflex tests demanding.
Where can I download 1001 Spikes?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens 1001 Spikes's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is 1001 Spikes on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
