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Scrabdackle
Developer jakefriend
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home. From the Steam store page
174 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 16, 2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
131 positive · 7 negative
95% range 90–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 131 | 7 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 0 | 19 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
148 of 155 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 132 yes, 7 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 139 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (167 of 174 positive).
Players praise the game's heart, charm, and passion poured into every detail. [1][2][3] Some note the episodic format can feel limiting or frustrating. [4] A few reviewers report technical issues like framerate drops. [5]
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Representative posts
- [12]
Normally when a game doesn't appeal to me, I just quietly move on, but in the "About the Game" section, the dev had the arrogance to dump on the design choices of one of the Zelda classics, after producing a game like this. So, review time... The first thing you're likely to read, the "About the Game" section, has a few sloppy grammar errors, and even "with with" (a duplicated word), which any text editor would have …
- [1]
I've been looking forward to this game since its Kickstarter days of yesteryears, and. yeah. it's peak, your honor. It's hard to describe how much heart and soul is packed into every corner and dialogue box in this game. It has a lot to say all under its whimsical exterior, and you're constantly rewarded with some surprisingly deep rabbit holes and character moments the more you snoop around in each corner in its …
- [4]
I gotta say I don't think the episodic format was the best choice. I mean it works for TV but for games what happens is people explore your game until the limits show, then it gets frustrating cuz it feels like just an extension of a demo. Then you get bored of it and move on and forget about it. Pros: -Really charming and unique art style. Never seen anything quite like it. -Good music -Boss fight are quite …
- [2]
Scrabdackle is so very much ALIVE. It’s really wholly unmatched when it comes to that. NPCs react to you walking away, people just walk around towns, the world is rich and vibrant, your character writes logs about every little thing, and the way everything is animated makes it feel so alive in a way I haven’t really seen before. Just… so much passion has gone into this world. The artstyle is literally sooo cute it’s …
- [3]
What a lovely little game to have stumbled upon! It's rare to find a work like this where every inch of it is the artist's own from top to bottom. There is so much love and care put in this beautiful game, its world, its characters... everything! Scrabdackle is a fun little top-down 2D RPG. It reminds me a lot of the old legend of zelda games I used to play on my gameboy growing up. It's got the same sort of …
Summarised from 34 of the 176 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Scrabdackle talk about charming and unique art style; those who didn't talk about episodic format can feel like a demo. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 174 · most liked firstMy game Scrabdackle releases TOMORROW, Dec 2nd!! I've been trying to explain what it is for years - here's my final attempt before launch. store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation
positive · AI labelView post →How the conversations (and 'scrying' spell) work in my game, Scrabdackle! Convo trees are so branchy that I had to make my own editor tool to manage them 😅 It's launching tomorrow (TOMORROW) if it sounds neat! store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
positive · AI labelView post →Sharing some of my favourite smear frames in my handmade game, Scrabdackle! It's coming out TUESDAY! Dec 2! Would love if y'all took a look! 😊💙 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
positive · AI labelView post →look ma i'm in videogames!! recently got commissioned to illustrate key art for @jakefriend.bsky.social's game Scrabdackle! super excited to finally share!!! #scrabdackle #art
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been looking forward to this game since its Kickstarter days of yesteryears, and. yeah. it's peak, your honor. It's hard to describe how much heart and soul is packed into every corner and dialogue box in this game. It has a lot to say all under its whimsical exterior, and you're constantly rewarded with some surprisingly deep rabbit holes and character moments the more you snoop around in each corner in its world, even beyond major story beats. The optional scrying//bestiary/journal…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scrabdackle game time :3 www.twitch.tv/fealty2fate
neutral · AI labelView post →I gotta say I don't think the episodic format was the best choice. I mean it works for TV but for games what happens is people explore your game until the limits show, then it gets frustrating cuz it feels like just an extension of a demo. Then you get bored of it and move on and forget about it. Pros: -Really charming and unique art style. Never seen anything quite like it. -Good music -Boss fight are quite challenging and fun without getting too tedious. You slowly figure out the patterns…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When thinking of Scrabdackle, there are two separate facets of the game that come to my mind. The community, and the actual game. I don’t wanna ramble too much (lol), so for this review I’ll just be talking about the game itself. Where do I even begin? For brief context, I’ve been a community member of Scrabdackle’s ever since early 2021, and have been waiting for the game’s official release ever since I backed it on kickstarter all those years ago. To put it simply, this game means the world…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home. Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more: somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab... @jakefriend.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →this is one of those games that makes you enjoy video games again if you’ve felt yourself stagnating lately (and even if you haven’t) it’s worth your time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our friend Jake's game Scrabdackle releases in a matter of hours!!! It's a very special labor of love years in the making, definitely check it out! (or else 👁️)
neutral · AI labelView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/sRzbaTW33XU Gameplay: Good Story: Very Good Music: Excellent Graphics: Good Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My review of Scrabdackle, a special game almost solely made by an ambitious, talented maniac called @jakefriend.bsky.social . Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.
positive · AI labelView post →This game is, SO good. The exploration is engaging and constantly rewards a keen eye. The combat is simple yet every enemy and especially the bosses need to be approached with slightly or drastically differently. No two bosses feel the same. Charm oozes from every corner of the world; the artstyle is an obvious standout, but the writing is something you wouldn't expect to get sucked into as hard as you do. Even through short interactions you can immediately feel the personality jump out of any…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're on a call and laughing out loud at @exalclaw.bsky.social 's write-up of Scrabdackle Thank you for the review and sorry again about the Duck Knight 😬 🦆⚔️ PS. @jakefriend.bsky.social is on the call too, and they say they *aren't* sorry
neutral · AI labelView post →Open-world action adventure game with hand-drawn animations 'Scrabdackle' gets a new trailer. Early Access launching in 2025. Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/1578720 #indiegame #steam #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →Normally when a game doesn't appeal to me, I just quietly move on, but in the "About the Game" section, the dev had the arrogance to dump on the design choices of one of the Zelda classics, after producing a game like this. So, review time... The first thing you're likely to read, the "About the Game" section, has a few sloppy grammar errors, and even "with with" (a duplicated word), which any text editor would have red underlined. So apparently, I care more about this review than the dev…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scrabdackle is so very much ALIVE. It’s really wholly unmatched when it comes to that. NPCs react to you walking away, people just walk around towns, the world is rich and vibrant, your character writes logs about every little thing, and the way everything is animated makes it feel so alive in a way I haven’t really seen before. Just… so much passion has gone into this world. The artstyle is literally sooo cute it’s actually crazy. So full of silliness and whimsy while being unique and able…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →genuinely one of the best narratively written games i've played, only 2nd to in stars and time. not to even mention the engaging gameplay under the hood. if you're eying this game, get it! you'll be in for one hell of a treat :] in other words: has irreversibly changed my life -- so i think it's pretty cool maybes .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scribbly, open-world action adventure Scrabdackle arrives December 2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/scribbly-open-world-action-adventure-scrabdackle-arrives-december-2/ #Scrabdackle #IndieGames #Godot #Linux #SteamDeck #PCGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Scrabdackle Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran. store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
positive · AI labelView post →edit2: I finished the act 1! My points still stand. The game isn't that bad but I still wouldn't recommend it. idk if I'll try act 2 and 3 when they're released. There are a couple of quests that can't be finished in act 1. _______________________ I will try to finish the game and maybe I'll change some of my comments, but so far, I can't really say I recommend it I can see the devs have put in a lot of effort and passion into this game, However, I can only say the game is interesting enough…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An honest scrabdackle review By Gatorgod So, after having 100% the game, I am ready to drop my review. It is worth noting that this review contains A LOT of spoilers, so please, only read this if you are aware of this fact and either will not be affected by them, or do not care about knowing what awaits. Before I begin, I do want to stress that I ADORED this game, and all of the negative parts of my review are merely coming from my personal experience and mean absolutely no…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I am having incredibly bad framerate issues with the game, my labtop might not be the best but i continously have frame drops. I'll change my review or remove it entirely once this gets addressed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a lovely little game to have stumbled upon! It's rare to find a work like this where every inch of it is the artist's own from top to bottom. There is so much love and care put in this beautiful game, its world, its characters... everything! Scrabdackle is a fun little top-down 2D RPG. It reminds me a lot of the old legend of zelda games I used to play on my gameboy growing up. It's got the same sort of whimsical, adventurous tone that feels immersive without taking itself too seriously…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its fine but I didn't like it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Didn't expect funny wizard game to make me actually cry. Haven't finished act one, by the way. Ten outta ten.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New hate post at Exalclaw: I'm beefing with a duck in Scrabdackle. I want the full game out already so I can fight it again exalclaw.com/2025/10/23/s...
positive · AI labelView post →Scribbly adventure Scrabdackle looks fantastic with a new trailer and demo upgrade https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/scribbly-adventure-scrabdackle-looks-fantastic-with-a-new-trailer-and-demo-upgrade/ #Scrabdackle #Godot #IndieGames #Demo #Linux #SteamDeck
neutral · AI labelView post →You can tell the creator loves Paper Mario, which is great, because I love Paper Mario. I also love... Scrabdackle!? This is crazy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played for the length of a feature film and well past the first boss, yet still haven't gotten to an engaging story hook, which is crazy since this is only supposed to be the first of three acts. If there is a narrative in Scrabdackle, it's told at such a glacial pace that this game feels like it belongs in 17776 by Jon Bois. (In that story, humans achieved immortality and became so terminally bored that they play football games that drag on for thousands of years.) Scrabdackle starts with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For everyone who missed it, the game we'll be playing is: 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Scrabdackle!!!! Ive had my eye on this game for quite some time, so it seems only fitting to start with it now that it is out :)
positive · AI labelView post →If I called this game a masterpiece, I would be lying. It is in fact, a masterpeak. (Yes, I just invented a word to describe how good this game is, you should definitely get it. $15 is a steal) Also, something something onio something something merble something something jonathan (will update review later after beating the game)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i need some more time to gather my thoughts about this game and write a better review but for now i'll say that this is definitely my most anticipated game of the decade, and will continue to be as acts 2 and 3 are developed. there's so much to love about scrabdackle, and every single part about this world, including the environments, characters, music, and story, is evident that there was an immense amount of care put into this game. when i first played the demo back in late 2020 i never…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love this game so much it means so much too me im so excited its finally out
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scrabdackle is good. Very good! My playthrough of it left me high on many things - bosses kick ass, world is very amusing and way more interconnected than expected - but what makes me want to bring attention to @jakefriend.bsky.social's game is Blue's lovely notebook: www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...
positive · AI labelView post →The trailer makes this game look so fast-paced and exciting, and stylish in-game animations sell it, too, but the game itself is quite dull, with barebones gameplay and reams of meandering text to wade through for mission objectives and other info. It's the epitome of style over substance - and the dev said in a 2 Left Thumbs interview that he chose this art style because it was easy, so make of that what you will. There's a lot I could pick apart here, but I'll stick to a few major lowlights…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I originally wrote this rant as the steam refund reason, but turns out it was too long and hit the character limit? So I'm here posting as a review instead. The game does not have well telegraphed attacks, options in combat. The dialogue is verbose if not pointless and makes me feel punished for reading through 3 minutes worth of text just to learn 1 new lore information and a rehash of everything I already know. The attack patterns are all RNG or player track with essentially no nuance,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're back with an in-depth review of Scrabdackle by @mayorhere.bsky.social!
neutral · AI labelView post →after 100%ing act 1 I can say that this will be one of my favorite games of all time I loved everything from the gameplay, music, graphics and lore very recommended, I'm looking forward to future acts :D 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic game as it is. Act 1 is a complete game in itself and isnt really early access. 2 acts to still come out as well. The game is full of charm and style, and just hard enough for it to feel rewarding but not a drag. If you arent great at games but love the art style, give it a shot and lower the difficulty, its worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly solid game! Act 1 was definitely a blast to play blind (At least, as blind as I was). Narrative is top notch stuff, all the worldbuilding and environments were all very fulfilling to explore. The Scry mechanic was already quite good in the demo, but the necessary addition to get entries for the stuff you missed is really nice to have now. I don't think I've felt a rush similar to how fighting a Scrabdackle boss feels in a long time. The music ramping up as the boss' final phase…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly cute with such charming art and sound design. Seriously can't get over how much I love the art in this game. Gameplay is pretty great too, it feels rewarding to wander around looking for secrets. And the dialogues? The lore entries? So funny!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a wonderful, wonderful treat of a game. I had to leap out from playing it just to make this review.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scrabdackle is a true passion project. I have been following this game since the kickstarter in 2021, it has been a long journey to get here to this moment. Seeing the community grow build theories and evolve has been truly incredibly. I am so excited that the game is finally out for everyone to experience all the hard work done by Jake. There is passion pouring out of every inch of this game, to me the best parts of this game is the dialogue, and characters. I am so excited to play the full…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been following Scrabdackle since the very beginning and it is just as much a delight as I hoped from the demo. Only played a few minutes so far but it has already opened up so much and I'm in love with the hints we get about what's next. Cannot wait to get into it further.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an EA review for now - currently playing through Act I. Not sponsored, just love of the game . It is absolutely staggering how much love and detail has gone into this game, in every single aspect honestly. - I regularly stop to show my husband a small animation, sound cue, or UI choice. There are SO many lovely touches that are rare in complete games, let alone EA ones. Some of these include: The 'pop' when you take damage for the first time in a checkpoint (uncorking the health vial,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im scrabbin my dackle
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Criminally underrated game. Art style is absolutely amazing and has personality and style oozin' out of it. Writing and the menus are perfected and I CAN'T wait for more content in the future.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun gameplay, exploration, and a charming artstyle! each area has its own share of secrets and ways to test out different mechanics as you progress. two things which are a little annoying: if you're facing a bunch of enemies near the edge of a screen sometimes knockback or just running away will make you transition screens, resetting your progress for that screen. also if you dash immediately after landing a hit with the sword, you'll dash in place. im not sure if this is intended but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if you haven't 100%'d Wario Land 2 are you really a gamer? not trying to gatekeep obviously just, you know it's worth thinking about if you haven't people say Wario Land 2 100%ers "get it" in a way that's hard not to if you haven't 100%'d Wario Land 2 I guess most of you wouldn't understand
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Flamajesty is a good person but not a good bird
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love this game. i loved the demo, and god act 1 did NOT disappoint. its bright and full of charm and character and its truly deceptively difficult. i could sink hours just reading through blue's notes on the fauna and flora of the world of scrabdackle - and honestly scrying is such a unique and wonderful feature that adds SO much. this game has wonderful bossfights, in-depth emotions, and lots of friends. please give this game a go.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Games Featured in the Stream include 🏪 inKONBINI 🎴 The Horror at Highrook 🛀 Psychotic Bathtub There's also an extended version on YouTube with five more demos... youtu.be/EL-wEoBYW4k 🛻 Promise Mascot Agency 👨🌾 We Harvest Shadows 🧙 Scrabdackle 📌 Usual June ⚓ Herald: The Interactive Period Drama
neutral · AI labelView post →This game genuinely deserves your time and attention. It's a funny and well crafted adventure that reminds me of the best of the flash games era.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is the first time in a while that i've been really enchanted by an indie game. i think the last time was with undertale/deltarune. the battle mechanics are fun, and although some of the enemies have mopped the floor with me a few times already it's really satisfying when you finally win. i'm almost 4 hours in and haven't finished act 1 yet... plus i hear 2 more are on the way! i think i'll probably be pouring in more hours than i originally thought. (this is a good thing!) scrabdackle is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scrabdackle feels like a playable version of a fairytale you were told when you were young that taught you morals and values that you never forgot. Putting aside the fact that the OST, boss battles, and style may be my favorite out of any game I've ever played, Scrabdackle's characters & each interaction that come with talking to them seem to leave you with a new perspective on something. Also leitmotifs. 10/10 Scrabalicious specimen would rate positively again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a game in early access, I recommend Scrabdackle wholheartedly. It's an adorable game with a goofy artstyle that gives so much life to the NPCs, enemies, and bosses. The bosses are indeed the highlight of the game and are all (well, all but 1) a lot of fun. Keep in mind, the game is in early access, so it is a little rough around the edges. I encountered multiple bugs during my first playthrough and movement can be a little rough in some rooms with (light spoiler) wind. Some of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very fun! went straight into the hardest available difficulty at the start and had a lot of fun (and misery). looking forward to act 2!!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been waiting for this for 4 years, and I can definitely say that it was worth the wait. This game is fun, pretty, and engaging in all the best ways. I have not stopped smiling; all characters are so cute, and all bosses feel fair, with their own flair, and finally... Mote Golf- *rage sound*- I love me some Mote Golf!
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