Spindle

Spindle

October 13, 2025

Nintendo SwitchPC

Critic Score

81.2

9 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (9)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Oct 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Old-school Zelda fans will find a lot to love about Spindle so if those kinds of games appeal to you then definitely play it, chum. 💀"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Oct 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Spindle is a satisfactory Zelda-like, in the final analysis. It tackles difficult topics with grace and empathy, features multiple engaging boss battles, introduces several atypical tools to solve puzzles and outmaneuver enemies, and provides rewarding content even after the credits …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Oct 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Spindle surprised me in the best way. It’s a love letter to the golden era of top-down adventures, but adds enough personality and heart to stand out on its own. The gameplay feels tight and satisfying, the story balances emotion …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2025
81.0 /100

"Undeniably pleasant, silly, attractive, and approachable"

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Lyssa Greywood Screen Hype Oct 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

82.0

"Spindle surprised me. Beneath its gloomy opening and talk of lost souls lies a story about connection, empathy, and the strange comfort of knowing your place in the world. It’s a little clunky in places—the controls are weird, and the …"

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Marco Russi Console-Tribe Oct 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

82.0

"Spindle delivers a poetic pixel-art journey where Death and a loyal pig face a world that refuses to die. Its melancholic beauty, heartfelt storytelling, and charming design make it an indie gem."

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Mobin Agahi Gamefa Oct 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Spindle is not only a great indie game, but also a successful example of careful and intelligent design in the Zelda-like style. If you&s;re looking for an experience that&s;s fun, challenging, beautiful, and cohesive, Spindle is a must-have. The game&s;s …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Oct 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Spindle from developer Let’s GameDev and publisher Deck 13 is a marvelous action-RPG adventure that hits all the right notes when it comes to action, puzzles, and payoff. It’s incredibly balanced with all three, which makes it feel like you …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Oct 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

80.0

"Spindle has heart in a bare ribcage, and it beats for the player as well as the NPCs. Take a chance, breath deeply, and remember: you’re already dead. You’ve got all the time in the world."

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