Skelets

Dig through the dirt, collect shiny diamonds, grab some weapons and kill all other skelets.

“Skelets” is about two teams of skeleton warriors fighting for diamonds. At the beginning of each level, the diamonds are buried in a single mount of earth and must be dug up. For that purpose each player is equiped with a pickaxe, which can also be used as a weapon. However, you can find more sophisticated weapons in the dirt—such as shotguns or rocket launchers.

The rounds in "Skeletons" are very short and quickly end in chaos. The game includes an approximately 30 minutes long single-player campaign, which feels like a tutorial and allows you to unlock new levels. It’s a nice addition, but the focus of the game is clearly on the “Versus Mode”, where up to four skeletons compete in short skirmishes.

“Skeletons” is not a particularly extensive or visually stunning game, but it’s still fun and, due to the simple core meachanic, well suited for short gaming sessions. It is not a long-term commitment, but since it’s inexpensive, it is worth a look.

Why you should play it:

• The controls and the main mechanics are easy to understand, so the game is well suited for short sessions.
• The teams can be supplemented by AI players that are actually somewhat competent.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

• Windows, macOS (Steam, itch.io)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Skelets”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

• Regular Gamepad
• Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Skelets”.

Multiplayer Options

• Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
• No Online Multiplayer
• Remote Play Together on Steam

Remote Play Together (Steam) allows you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. The service is free.