StrategyFit check
Is The Croaker worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want a defined set of themed levels
- Players interested in making and uploading stages who want an in-game editor
- Speedrunning fans who want leaderboard competition
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-focused experience may find the game centers on platforming levels and collecting items
- Players wanting a large campaign may find the stated 50 levels limited; more bonus levels are planned for future updates
- Players who do not enjoy collecting and spending in-game currencies may not want the shop and reward systems
Our take on The Croaker
The page emphasizes a wide set of features and ongoing additions, while the currently described campaign consists of 50 levels. The editor, leaderboards, shop, rewards, and saving add activities around that campaign; new bonus levels are presented as future additions.
What is The Croaker?
Play as Jeremy, trapped in a simulation and trying to escape without being found by Virtual Guy.
The game has 50 themed 2D platforming levels. Collect apples to spend on skins and banners in the online shop; completing levels also earns Emeralds, which have their own leaderboard. The game includes speedrunning tools, leaderboards, achievements, account saving, and an in-game level editor for creating and uploading stages. Daily rewards provide Apples and Amethysts. The vendor says new bonus levels are planned for future updates.
How The Croaker plays
- 01Fifty Campaign Levels
- Each level has its own theme.
- 02In-Game Level Editor
- Created stages can be uploaded and may be tagged or featured.
- 03Separate Leaderboards
- Rankings cover competition results and Emerald totals.
- 04Apple Shop
- Apples collected during play can be spent on skins and banners.
- 05Daily Rewards
- Daily claims provide Apples and Amethysts.
- 06Account Saving
- Progress is saved through an account system.
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The Croaker: platforms & release
Is The Croaker worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want a defined set of themed levels. Skip it if: players seeking a story-focused experience may find the game centers on platforming levels and collecting items.
Where can I download The Croaker?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Croaker's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Croaker on?
Windows only.
