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Neanderthallica

Puzzle-metroidvania game set in a prehistoric world with a twist of sci-fi. Master the ability to change the weather, altering the environment and battles. Craft unique gear and weapons, and explore hidden secrets as you journey through humor-filled stone age.

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Developer
Cheers LLC
Publisher
Bonus Stage Publishing
Release
June 24, 2025
1 year and 39 days ago
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About the Game

Forget fire and remake the Stone Age with a sci-fi shock and amazing weather powers!

Neanderthallica challenges you to master the elements, hone your crafting skills, and delve into a world overflowing with charm and clever design. Claim your place as the ultimate Neanderthal and rewrite history!

Command the Elements

Manipulate weather conditions not just for combat, but to reshape the environment, solve puzzles, and reveal new pathways essential for exploration.

Craft & Customize

Discover and forge over 150 gear and weapon combinations, empowering you to overcome specific obstacles, defeat challenging enemies, and access previously unreachable zones.

A Humorous Sci-Fi Twist on Prehistory

Dive into a captivating narrative that blends the ancient world with surprising sci-fi elements, all delivered with a lighthearted and humorous tone.

Key Features

  • DIY disaster-maker: Craft over 150 gear and weapon combinations. Because nothing says "I'm prepared" like a good custom weapon.

  • Environmental engineer, with explosives: Strategically use weapons and weather to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and defeat enemies. Sometimes, the solution is just more fire.

  • Archaeologist with a death wish: Explore a prehistoric world, discover hidden secrets, collect artifacts, and unlock achievements. Just try not to become a fossil yourself.

  • "Huh?" no more: Translate symbolic dialogues to actually understand what those quirky NPCs are mumbling about and unravel the mysteries.

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