DROS (v1.7)

A towering steampunk labyrinth gives Dros its strongest appeal: a story-led adventure built around an uneasy partnership between a clever slime creature and the hardened bounty hunter Captain. Together, they climb through a decaying vertical city of pipes, machinery, hidden chambers, and strange settlements, where every new floor feels like another piece of a larger mystery. The tone lands somewhere between a dark fairy tale and a quirky fantasy tale, balancing creepy creatures and grim industrial spaces with an unusually playful cast of oddballs.

Progress depends on regularly switching between the two heroes, since neither can survive the Tower alone. Little Dros handles nimble platforming, stealthy movement, tight passages, and puzzle-solving opportunities that are inaccessible to her larger companion, while Captain takes on hostile enemies and physical obstacles with far more force. Environmental puzzles ask players to combine their talents, whether that means finding an alternate route, slipping past a threat, or clearing the way for the other character. Exploration also rewards curiosity through alchemical treasures and journal entries that fill in character histories, Tower lore, and the motives behind its inhabitants.

Dros stands out less through complex combat than through its dual-character problem solving and a setting that feels deliberately handcrafted rather than procedurally assembled. Its residents are not treated as simple heroes or villains, giving conversations more personality than the usual quest-giver exchanges found in smaller adventure games. The Tower’s upward structure creates a satisfying sense of momentum, while side paths and lore collectibles encourage players to linger instead of rushing toward the next objective. Fans of puzzle-platform adventures with narrative weight, especially those who enjoy the atmosphere of games such as Alice: Madness Returns or the lighter exploration of Psychonauts, should find plenty to like here.