AdventureFit check
Is Pode worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Puzzle-adventure fans who want to explore caves and solve riddles
- Friends seeking a cooperative adventure that requires at least one gamepad
- Solo players who enjoy switching between characters with different abilities
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced game rather than a puzzle exploration adventure
- Players looking for a broad range of mechanics beyond character-based puzzles and exploration
- Groups without access to at least one gamepad for cooperative play
Our take on Pode
The friendship-focused opening gives co-op prominent billing, while solo play is also supported through switching between the two characters. The practical co-op requirement is worth noting: at least one gamepad is needed, and a gamepad is recommended for play.
What is Pode?
Pode is a puzzle exploration game set inside a mysterious mountain inspired by Norwegian art and nature.
Players guide Bulder, a rock, and Glo, a fallen star, through caves and ruins connected to a lost civilization. Each character has distinct abilities that can be combined to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and riddles, and open passages through the mountain. The game supports cooperative play with another person or solo play by switching between the two characters. Its journey centers on exploring the mountain and discovering its ancient world. Austin Wintory composed the soundtrack. A gamepad is recommended, and cooperative play requires at least one gamepad.
How Pode plays
- 01Two-character puzzles
- Bulder and Glo combine their distinct abilities to overcome obstacles and open routes through the mountain.
- 02Solo or cooperative play
- A solo player can switch between the characters, while cooperative play lets two people share the adventure.
- 03Mountain exploration
- The journey passes through caves and ruins associated with a lost civilization.
- 04Soundtrack composer
- Austin Wintory composed the game's soundtrack.
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Pode: platforms & release
Is Pode worth it?
It is worth it if: puzzle-adventure fans who want to explore caves and solve riddles. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced game rather than a puzzle exploration adventure.
Where can I download Pode?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Pode's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Pode on?
Windows only.
