The Siege and the Sandfox

About

The Siege and the Sandfox is a 2D stealth platformer where you play as the Sandfox, navigating the crumbling palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Parkour mechanics let you scale walls and leap across gaps, uncovering hidden paths while avoiding patrols. The environment itself is a hazard, sand shifts unpredictably, threatening to bury you if you linger too long. Stealth is key, as detection means quick death from patrolling enemies or the ever present threat of collapsing tunnels. The game emphasizes exploration and ability progression, letting you backtrack to previously unreachable areas as new moves unlock. Developer Cardboard Sword tightens the controls, making each jump and dodge feel responsive. With a May 2025 release on PC, it leans into classic indie action vibes. Early builds show strong momentum-based movement and environmental puzzles that tie into the sand mechanics. Its vertical design rewards careful planning, balancing risk between speed and caution. The underground prison sections in particular highlight how terrain can become both weapon and weakness.

Storyline

Master dynamic parkour abilities to explore the cavernous depths of an ancient underground prison, evading detection and avoiding certain death from a sand-borne evil. Fight for your city! Foil the enemy's attempt to strike from within the heart of the kingdom.