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Felix The Reaper

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Felix The Reaper is a challenging and strict 3D puzzle game about bringing humans into deadly situations. You are Felix, the ever-dancing bringer of death, who just so happens to be dangerously in love with Life.

What works

  • Unique shadow manipulation puzzles
  • Charming dancing protagonist with smooth animations
  • Dark humor and quirky narrative
  • Distinctive art style and music
  • Gradual difficulty ramp with optional challenges

Things to keep in mind

  • Controls can be clunky and imprecise
  • Puzzle solutions often singular and restrictive
  • Some repetition and tediousness in later levels
  • Story is minimal and underdeveloped
  • Lack of camera freedom and interface clarity

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Felix The Reaper: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill.

Last update: 27/08/2026