Mean-While

Name: Mean-While
Rating: 7 (12 reviews)

Developer: Daniel Bourke

Publisher: LLC, Project tranquil

Sep 4, 2020

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Features

multiple characters

Summary

Two rivaling megalomaniacs are forced to work together in hopes to survive each other's fortresses. Join Skeleman, and his rival, Dr. Dangerous, in the thrilling comedic adventure title: Meanwhile.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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