Fit check
Is William and Sly worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of fox-led adventures who want open-world exploration
- Players seeking a relaxed 3D platforming adventure rather than combat-focused action
- Fans of the original William and Sly Flash games who want a reimagined 3D version
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the exploration and mushroom-collecting structure too gentle
- Those looking for a tightly guided or highly replayable experience may find the open-ended pacing less structured
- Players uninterested in platforming or environmental exploration are unlikely to find much focus elsewhere
Our take on William and Sly
Its defining structure is an open 3D wilderness where a fox collects mushrooms while moving at an unhurried pace through valleys, mountains, coasts, and other natural areas.
What is William and Sly?
Play as a fox exploring a large 3D mountain world with valleys, high peaks, coastlines, and other natural areas.
Mushroom collecting provides a central objective while the story follows efforts to unravel the magical schemes of a dark enchantress. Exploration can proceed at an individual pace across the open world, combining platforming with discovery. The game reimagines the earlier William and Sly browser games in a new 3D format. Its content includes fifteen new songs and more than ten hours of gameplay. All assets, music, and gameplay were created by indie developer Lucas Paakh using Unreal Engine.
How William and Sly plays
- 01Open-world exploration
- The fox can travel through valleys, mountains, coasts, and other wilderness areas at an individual pace.
- 02Mushroom collection
- Searching for mushrooms gives exploration a recurring objective across the landscape.
- 03Enchantment storyline
- The adventure centers on unraveling the magical schemes of a dark enchantress.
- 04Fifteen new songs
- The game includes a soundtrack containing fifteen new songs.
- 05Ten-hour adventure
- The vendor estimates more than ten hours of gameplay.
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William and Sly: platforms & release
Is William and Sly worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of fox-led adventures who want open-world exploration. Skip it if: players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the exploration and mushroom-collecting structure too gentle.
Where can I download William and Sly?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens William and Sly's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is William and Sly on?
Windows only.
