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Is Anodyne worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit

Players who enjoy surreal settings and want an exploration-focused adventure
Fans of dungeon puzzles who prefer combat and maze navigation in the same game
Players seeking a 6-8+ hour action-adventure with secrets beyond the credits

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund

Players seeking a linear campaign rather than nonlinear exploration across connected dream locations
Players wanting a long-form adventure, since the main game is listed at 6-8+ hours
Players who prefer realistic worlds over abstract, moody, and surreal environments

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Our take on Anodyne

Its defining structure is a nonlinear dream world where portals in the Nexus connect dungeons, natural landscapes, hotels, temples, and abstract spaces as exploration advances.

What is Anodyne?

Anodyne is a 2D action-adventure set inside the surreal subconscious of Young, a silent protagonist trying to awaken.

Exploration moves through fields, caves, forests, cliffs, hotels, temples, space, and other unusual locations connected nonlinearly through the Nexus. Dungeons and mazes combine environmental puzzles with combat, using a broom to defeat enemies and open paths. Strange characters provide conversations and clues about Young’s psyche. Mysterious Cards scattered throughout the world unlock access to deeper regions, while health upgrades support progress into more dangerous areas. The Steam version includes both Anodyne Remastered and Classic Anodyne. The main adventure lasts 6-8+ hours, with additional surprises after the credits.

How Anodyne plays

01Nonlinear dream world: The connected setting includes natural, urban, abstract, and subterranean areas reached through portals in the Nexus.
02Puzzle combat dungeons: Large dungeons and mazes combine environmental challenges with broom-based enemy fights.
03Card-gated exploration: Mysterious Cards found throughout the world open access to further parts of Young’s mind.
04Two included versions: The Steam edition provides both Anodyne Remastered and Classic Anodyne.

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Is Anodyne worth it?

It is worth it if: players who enjoy surreal settings and want an exploration-focused adventure. Skip it if: players seeking a linear campaign rather than nonlinear exploration across connected dream locations.