Don Salmon

About

Don Salmon is a single-player adventure where you control a fish fighting upstream to reach home. The game features 2D pixel art and focuses on combat platforming mechanics. You face various obstacles while trying to cross the Great Waterfall in this indie title from Amano Games. The gameplay relies on timing your jumps and attacks against enemies blocking your path. Players have rated it highly for its tight controls and challenging stages. Many fans praise how the difficulty ramps up without feeling unfair. The art style keeps things simple while still showing off the underwater environment well. It stands out because you do not get a lot of hand-holding. You just need to figure out the rhythm of each fight to keep moving forward.