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Beard Blade is a running and jumping game where you use your beard to climb, swing, glide and defeat enemies. It sounds like a silly concept, but along with the day-night cycle that completely changes levels, introduces fresh mechanics into this saturated genre. Combined with its unique quest to reclaim your lost livestock and it's an unusual game that stands out from other platformers.

Unfortunately, Beard Blade is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Beard Blade

Game Details

Release Date: 20/07/2021

Out Now: PC

Expected Content Rating: PEGI 7

Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure, Platform (Action and Collecting)

Accessibility: 17 features

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

Developer: Glovebox Games (@GloveboxGames)

Costs: Purchase cost

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Release Date: 30/05/2019

Out Now: PC, Switch and Xbox One

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Release Date: Coming soon

Coming Soon: PC

Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Release Date: Coming soon

Coming Soon: PC and Switch

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

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Worldless

Release Date: 21/11/2023

Coming Soon: PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Components: 2D Side-On

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