Dumme Polly Bestie

 
Dumme Polly Bestie is what happens when you mix teenage rebellion, aggressive skateboarding, and a literal descent into hell. You play as Polly, a runaway orphan who doesn’t just stumble into trouble; she falls headfirst into a nightmare dimension ruled by a chained beast. Instead of cowering in fear like a typical horror protagonist, Polly picks up a gun and her trusty skateboard to beat the demons at their own game. It is a surreal, visually striking trip that blends classic survival horror tension with an indie punk attitude that refuses to apologize for its weirdness.
Grinding on Demons: Core Gameplay

Skate or Die: The skateboard isn’t just for travel; it is your primary melee weapon. You swing it to bash monster skulls, throw it like a boomerang to stun distant foes, and yes, you can actually skate on it to escape tight spots.
Light-Powered Ballistics: The ammo system is genius. Your heavy weapons have limited shells, but your trusty revolver has infinite ammo that only recharges when you stand in light. This turns every broken lamp or flickering candle into a strategic lifeline.
Perspective Shifts: The game refuses to sit still, constantly jumping between a top-down shooter view and side-scrolling action sequences, keeping you disoriented in a way that fits the narrative perfectly.
Ritualistic Puzzles: Progression is blocked not just by enemies but by obscure puzzles that require you to learn the logic of the underworld, often involving strange rituals or sacrificing items to proceed.
Bosskämpfe: The bosses are massive, grotesque, and “puzzle-heavy,” requiring you to figure out their gimmick while dodging bullet-hell patterns rather than just pouring damage into them.

Wie es sich rechnet
While it wears its influences on its sleeve, Dumme Polly Bestie carves out its own niche in the indie horror scene.



Spiel
Hauptunterschied




Sally Face
Both share a disturbing, hand-drawn aesthetic and dark themes, but Dumme Polly Bestie is combat-heavy action horror, whereas Sally Face is a narrative adventure.


Resident Evil
Polly borrows the “limited resources and safe rooms” loop but replaces the slow, tactical movement with faster, arcade-style dodging and melee.


Deadly Premonition 2
Both feature skateboards in a horror setting, but Polly’s board is a lethal weapon integrated into combat, not just a janky travel gimmick.



Wichtige Details

Entwickler: Anji Games.
Herausgeber: Top Hat Studios.
Plattformen: PC (Steam), PS4/5, Xbox Series X|S.
Datum der Veröffentlichung: October 28, 2025.
Genre: Narrative Action Horror.
Stimmung: Alice im Wunderland meets a punk rock zine.

Für wen es bestimmt ist

Pflichtprogramm für fans of “weird” indie horror who loved the vibes of Fran Bow but wished they could shoot the monsters in the face.
Perfekt für players who enjoy resource management but want a faster pace than traditional survival horror games offer.
Überspringen, wenn you want a polished AAA experience; the shifting perspectives and indie jank are part of the charm, but they can be frustrating if you demand precision.

Warum es funktioniert
It works because it gives you agency in a nightmare. Most horror games make you feel helpless, but Dumme Polly Bestie hands you a revolver and says “good luck.” The mechanic of recharging ammo in the light forces you to play aggressively yet carefully, constantly moving between safety and danger. Combined with a story that is genuinely emotional beneath its edgy exterior, it creates a gameplay loop that is stressful, stylish, and satisfyingly violent.