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Clid the Snail

In a world where only the distant memory of human existence still lingers, you play as Clid, a troublemaking, eccentric snail who has just been exiled from his home citadel. Joined by a faithful and talkative firefly, Belu, you will meet a peculiar gang of outcasts and find a place to call home. Among this new group of friends, you will discover a newfound purpose: Exterminating the mysterious slug plague that is ravaging the land. Clid The Snail is a unique top-down shooter where character-driven narrative and mindful combat take the center stage. Through Clid, you’ll experience a story about

Release date
December 15, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Weird Beluga Studio S.L.
Publisher
Koch Media
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In a world where only the distant memory of human existence still lingers, you play as Clid, a troublemaking, eccentric snail who has just been exiled from his home citadel. Joined by a faithful and talkative firefly, Belu, you will meet a peculiar gang of outcasts and find a place to call home. Among this new group of friends, you will discover a newfound purpose: Exterminating the mysterious slug plague that is ravaging the land. Clid The Snail is a unique top-down shooter where character-driven narrative and mindful combat take the center stage.

Through Clid, you’ll experience a story about exile, friendship, and betrayal, and live the adventures of a troublesome, unruly snail that doesn’t belong. Explore a treacherous world full of threats and challenges, where strategic positioning, precise gunplay, and enemy behavior are paramount to your survival. Discover the truth behind the slug plague corrupting the world and save the land from ultimate ruin. Approach combat strategically! Get creative with your guns, grenades, and unique snail shells to outsmart your enemies.

Use the environment to your advantage and learn to position yourself to emerge victorious. Meet your family of outcasts! A shy hedgehog, a shaman turtle, a mute bat, a ninja frog, and a one-eyed chameleon: these are the members of Alastor. Return home after each quest to rest, stock up on resources, upgrade equipment, and develop friendships.…

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★ 7.6/10GOG · 41 ratings
GOGLast checked November 1, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 4 / 5
Clid the snail and other rejects from their respective species become mercenaries who offer their services to various animal citadels. The slug invasion provides a…
★ 4 / 5
Clid the Snail is a twin-stick shooter with interesting characters and an original story. The game doesn't have manual save, only autosave. You have 5…
★ 4 / 5
I entered this game expecting a twin stick shooter with some action and a basic story, however, I found a little hidden gem with great…
★ 4 / 5
Clid the Snail is a narrative twin stick shooter set in a rather interesting world. I really liked the setting and the characters! But the…
★ 4 / 5
It's a good game, entertaining and worth the money for a studio just beginning their history. Can be better but it's not bad at all
★ 5 / 5
Really enjoying this one. Very quirky and fun. I love the premise of it, it's a reminder of what gaming should be
★ 3 / 5
The good part is that the artwork and the atmosphere is good on this narrow but short adventure. The music is good, albeit repetitive, with…

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★ 4 / 5
Simple top shooter with 6 hours of unique maps and little fun challenges.
★ 3 / 5
The good part is that the artwork and the atmosphere is good on this narrow but short adventure. The music is good, albeit repetitive, with…
★ 4 / 5
I really enjoyed it. Relatively short game, but made with love and care. I liked the character models.
★ 5 / 5
WOULD YOU PLEASE THINK ABOUT A SWITCH RELEASE? I would totally buy it again, at full price. Then a dlc, or pehaps clide 2?? i…
★ 5 / 5
While it doesnt innovate in the genre, it makes sure to make good on eveything you spect from this kinda games.
★ 5 / 5
Really enjoying this one. Very quirky and fun. I love the premise of it, it's a reminder of what gaming should be
★ 5 / 5
I girlfried told me about the clid game and i found it here on GOG. Soon i'll be th master fo the clid game.

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