Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

Released Feb 2018

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

80% positive · 1,266 reviews Definitive edition
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Dandara originally launched on February 6, 2018 as a gravity-bending metroidvania platformer. Over the following two years, the developer released several patches adding quality-of-life improvements, level design overhauls, difficulty rebalancing, and new gameplay options. On March 5, 2020, Long Hat House released "Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition" — a substantial free update to all existing owners that added 3 new areas, a new boss, new powers and mechanics, new music, a new secret ending, expanded lore with new dialogues and cutscenes, and a new mouse and keyboard control scheme. The game's current title on Steam reflects this expanded edition. The store description explicitly markets this as "Trials of Fear Edition," describing the full scope of added content as a complete package. No unreleased DLC exists — the only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which was released on launch day in 2018. There have been no developer posts announcing further content, roadmaps, or expansion plans after the Trials of Fear Edition launched. The last developer communication of any kind was the March 5, 2020 launch announcement for the Trials of Fear Edition itself. This is a complete, definitive package. Someone waiting for all content can consider the game fully done as of March 5, 2020.
Evidence
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition launched, adding 3 new areas, a new boss, new powers, new music, a new secret ending, and story/lore expansions — free to all existing owners. This is the last developer communication on record.
news post · Mar 5, 2020 source content shipped
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The store page is titled and branded as the Trials of Fear Edition, describing the full expanded content package as the definitive version of the game.
store metadata · Mar 5, 2020 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Raw Fury
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

ENTER THE HIDDEN REALMS

The Trials of Fear Edition* adds 3 new areas to explore, a new big boss, new powers and mechanics, new music tracks, a new secret ending, as well as many quality of life updates and more!

UNCOVER THE SALT

The Trials of Fear Edition adds a whole new focus on story, fleshing out the lore of the Salt and its inhabitants. Find new descriptions, dialogues and cutscenes for existing characters and environments!

NEW CONTROL SCHEME

While we continue to strongly recommend playing with a Microsoft Xbox Controller for Windows® (or equivalent), enjoy a new Mouse and Keyboard control scheme specifically made for PC!

INNOVATIVE CONTROLS

Built natively for both touchscreen and gamepad input, movement and combat interact smoothly and seamlessly.

BOUNDLESS EXPLORATION

Traverse across the esoteric world of Salt through fast and fluid jumps off any surface, unhindered by gravity, in lovingly crafted environments.

CHALLENGING PROGRESSION

Use a combination of speed & skill, wits & reflexes, to solve puzzles, earn power-ups, and access areas previously unreachable.

BEAUTIFUL AND IMMERSIVE WORLD

A visual and auditory wonderland comes to life through gorgeous handcrafted pixel art and original soundtrack compositions.


* Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition content is free to download to all existing owners of Dandara.

Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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