Tomb Joe

Tomb Joe

Amaterasu Software · April 24, 2017 · Casual, Adventure, Indie, Action, Platformer

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Tomb Joe price by region

Tomb Joe costs £0.89 in the United Kingdom, $0.99 in the United States, €0.99 in Europe (EUR), $0.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$1.29 in Canada, NZ$1.49 in New Zealand, A$1.50 in Australia, R$3.49 in Brazil and zł4.49 in Poland right now.

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RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.89 £0.89 — 1
United Statesyour region $0.99 $0.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €0.99 €0.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $0.99 $0.99 — 1
Canada CA$1.29 CA$1.29 — 1
New Zealand NZ$1.49 NZ$1.49 — 1
Australia A$1.50 A$1.50 — 1
Brazil R$3.49 R$3.49 — 1
Poland zł4.49 zł4.49 — 1

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About Tomb Joe

✦ AI summary

Follow adventurer Tomb Joe as he whips his way through deadly traps, forgotten tombs, and Nazi soldiers across Central America to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance and recover the legendary Sceptre of Gods. This action-adventure platformer blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat with tongue-in-cheek parody humor as you race to keep an ancient artifact of unimaginable power from falling into the wrong hands.

The Sceptre of Gods - a primeval symbol of power wielded only by the greatest leaders of the most dominant ancient civilizations in Central America. Legends state that whoever possessed the artifact would be granted divine wisdom and eternal life. Scolars even claim that without it, the Aztec Empire would have never came to flourish.
While most academics considered it to be a myth, a world famous archeologist Tomb Jack recognized there could be some authenticity to the story. After years of research, shrouded in secrecy, he led an expedition to prove the artifact's existance and bring it back to the civilized world. He was able to discover an ancient crypt which led him and his companions to a place none of them could have imagined, even in their wildest dreams. Unfortunately, after many months, none of them returned and soon, all were proclaimed dead.
Years later, Tomb Joe, renowned archelogist and a fearless adventurer recieved a mysterious letter adressed to his long lost father. It only contained two things - an ancient map and a golden medallion engraved with the symbol of the Sceptre. While the medallion piqued his interest, it was the map that made him act. For the first time, he learned the destination of his father's expedition. There was no time to waste. Not an hour later, Joe was already on his way to Central America...

Embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Sceptre of Gods and Tomb Joe's father's disappearance. Armed only with his sharp wit and his trusty whip, Joe will have to face deadly traps, dangerous wildlife, and the best soldiers of the Reich to reach his goal and bring fame to his father's name once again. If he allows the Sceptre to fall into the wrong hands, whole humanity could be doomed. Travel through exotic environments, explore long forgotten tombs, fight or sneak your way past vicious enemies, solve puzzles and try to discover the secret behind the mysterious artifact in this thrilling action-adventure parody platformer.

Tomb Joe — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Aug 26, 2025
So the game has decent pixel arts and background, a brief tutorial when you start playing, as well as some dialogue which gives context to the story and goal of our character Joe. However, the execution of the game play is where Tomb Joe falls short. My experience playing consists of delays in jumping with when my key is hit, poor and inaccurate hit-boxes when jumping over enemies, as well as an interesting wall glitch where you jump at the right spot in the corner of a map, and you can basically clear the entire map. The game also crashes when you die, and bugs out at certain jumps made too. Tomb Joe has a lot of polishing and revision that needs to be done by the devs in order to be a decent, at least playable platformer ...
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Recommended Sep 19, 2025
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Recommended Feb 28, 2026
Tomb Joe is a retro-inspired 2D action platformer developed and published by Amaterasu Software that pays tribute to classic adventure games centered on daring explorers and ancient mysteries. The premise follows Joe, an archaeologist determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s disappearance while searching for a legendary artifact known as the Sceptre of Gods. Framed within jungle landscapes and hazardous temple ruins, the game leans heavily into pulp adventure themes, presenting a straightforward quest built around exploration, survival, and light combat. Gameplay is structured around traditional side-scrolling mechanics. Players guide Joe through linear stages filled with traps, enemies, and environmental hazards. Movement consists of running and jumping across platforms while using a whip as the primary tool for combat and interaction. The whip serves both as a weapon and as a symbolic nod to classic adventure archetypes, allowing players to defeat enemies and occasionally trigger environmental elements. The controls are simple and accessible, making it easy to grasp the fundamentals quickly, though they sometimes lack the precision required for tighter platforming seg…
Not recommended Feb 6, 2026
[h1]A Lighthearted Tomb Raid That Never Quite Finds Its Footing[/h1] Tomb Joe is a small indie action-platformer that leans on a classic adventure setup: explore tombs, avoid traps, defeat enemies, and grab treasure. On paper, it evokes old-school platforming with a playful tone and straightforward mechanics. In practice, however, the experience struggles to balance challenge, polish, and variety, resulting in a game that feels uneven and often forgettable. Gameplay centers on basic movement, jumping, and combat while navigating compact levels filled with hazards. The controls are functional, but they lack the tight responsiveness expected from a platformer. Jumps can feel floaty, and hit detection isn’t always reliable, which leads to deaths that feel unfair rather than instructive. Instead of encouraging mastery, repetition often becomes the dominant learning tool. Level design is a mixed bag. Some stages introduce traps and enemy placements that require timing and attention, offering brief moments of satisfaction when completed cleanly. Others rely heavily on trial-and-error, forcing players to memorize layouts rather than react skillfully. Checkpoint placement can also…
Recommended Jan 19, 2026
Small game with trading cards, not too difficult to play.
Recommended Nov 15, 2025
Short, fun action-platformer with creative puzzles and vibrant pixel art.

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