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Funky Bones IV is a running and jumping puzzle game. You play a cute skeleton in a cardboard Mexican Day of the Dead world. Jump and twist your way through various obstacles to defeat a final boss and complete the single level. It's a beguiling and unusual experience as visuals meld with the jazz soundtrack and Mexican folk music.
If you enjoyed Funky Bones IV, there are other games in the Dreams collection you should try. Unfortunately, Funky Bones IV is not available on Android, Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 14/03/2020, updated in 2020
Price: Free
Out Now: PS4 and PS5
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Platform (Puzzle and Traversal)
Accessibility: 13 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Lawrence Rowell (@Lawrence_Rowell)
Costs: Free
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If you like the sound of Funky Bones IV but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Funky Bones IV Accessibility Report.
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