- Publisher: Headup Games
- Release Date: Mar 31, 2026
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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Mar 30, 2026For fans of brutally-tough platforming, this 3D incarnation of everyone’s favorite bloody glob of meat more than delivers, with plenty of variety, secrets, and maybe some periodic crying.
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May 13, 2026The camera occasionally lets you down, and the bosses and opening sequence are a bit too easy for the series, but it's still a highly addictive game. The worlds are diverse, there are tons of characters to unlock, and the new air dash is both a good mechanic for mastering levels and a simplification that skips entire sections.
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Apr 3, 2026Super Meat Boy 3D may not be quite the same watershed moment for indie gaming as its respected predecessor, but there’s a lot to love about this one and would say that Sluggerfly and Team Meat have largely stuck the landing in the transition to a new dimension. Tight controls, tough, rewarding gameplay, and lots of replayability all stack up in its favour, even as frame rate and camera issues hold it back from being a flawless successor. If you’re looking for an addictive platformer that’ll push your skills to their absolute limit, I’d give this one a strong recommendation.
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Mar 31, 2026Super Meat Boy 3D is a return to form for the cube of meat brought to life. The levels are exactly what you’d expect: challenging platforming sequences that demand your maximum effort as a gamer. The gameplay is smooth, and Meat Boy himself is a joy to control, with the addition of a dash being particularly notable, while the wall run feels somewhat underwhelming. The transition to 3D works well, supported by a vibrant visual style and strong level design, despite a lack of musical variety. If you enjoy demanding platformers, Super Meat Boy 3D might be the perfect torture device.