Play Scarabeus (Sample) Online
Push blocks through a maze-like temple, dodging traps with stiff but satisfying 8-bit movement—that eerie synth track makes finding secrets feel way cooler than it should.
Ever dug through a stack of old NES cartridges and found something weirdly intriguing? Scarabeus is one of those—a game that somehow slipped under the radar back in the day. You start off in this maze-like temple, pushing blocks and dodging traps that feel just punishing enough to keep you on your toes.
The controls take a minute to get used to—your guy moves with that classic stiff 8-bit momentum—but once it clicks, there’s something weirdly satisfying about figuring out each room’s little puzzle. The music’s got that eerie, repetitive synth vibe that somehow makes stumbling into a hidden passage feel like a bigger deal than it probably is.
It’s not polished like the big-name NES titles, but that’s kind of the charm. You’ll either bounce off it in 10 minutes or get weirdly hooked trying to uncover whatever secrets this thing’s hiding. Definitely one for the “obscure retro” crowd.
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