Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
What works
- Charming retro pixel art and music
- Tight and satisfying exploration and progression
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Compact and polished metroidvania experience
- Engaging secrets and puzzles
Things to keep in mind
- Short game length
- Some obscure or unintuitive secrets
- Minor bugs reported
- Limited combat depth
- Lack of control customization for some players
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Last update: 21/10/2026