Secrets of Rætikon

Name: Secrets of Rætikon
Rating: 5 (494 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Broken Rules

Apr 17, 2014

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
utility gated
Has Hub
open world

Combat

action

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
sandbox

Summary

Ruthless bird versus bird action. Wild animals and the artefacts of a mysterious ancient culture. A game full of challenge and discovery – unlike anything you've played before.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam

Resources

Links

Website

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- Differences
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- Differences
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