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Bandapes is a turn based fighting game where you gather a team of fighting apes who fight using musical note combinations in a turn-based battles with other ape squads. It's a wacky and unusual combination of rhythm and turn taking battle simulation.
If you enjoyed Bandapes, there are other games in the Sokpop collection you should try. Unfortunately, Bandapes is not available on Android, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 03/04/2019
Out Now: Mac and PC
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Battle, Rhythm and Fighting
Accessibility: 9 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Hand-Made
Developer: Sock Pop Co (@SockPopCo)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Bandapes 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 Bandapes Accessibility Report.
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