The Messenger is a Action game from Sabotage with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Sabotage
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer (64 bit) Processor: Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 Storage: 1200 MB available space Sound Card: Onboard soundcard or better
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Messenger is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, pixel art, exploration, and nautical.
Best for players who want pixel art, nautical, emotional story, and boss rush.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
time-loop
Play styleTime resets, loops, or rewinds are part of the structure.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
The combat and platforming itself feel really smooth The switch-up between 8-bit (past) and 16-bit (future) works really well altering both the…I took my time with it, didn't necessarily follow the hints in the second part of the game and chose to explore…Enemies and bosses however feel well designed and balanced – some are a bit challenging but never to a degree where it…The combat and platforming itself feel really smooth The switch-up between 8-bit (past) and 16-bit (future) works really well altering both the…Why it fits
Good fit if you want a Weird single-player Action game with pixel art, exploration, nautical themes, and boss rush combat. Pixel-led retro visuals Exploration-focused structure Standout boss fights Nautical feel Replayable single-player action
Who might skip it
You want something other than Action You do not want boss rush combat You are not interested in pixel art or exploration