Underplayed Gems

Parallels (2015)

Parallels cover
Developer
RisingHigh
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, minimal platformer that shifts from relaxing to subtly tense as you navigate a colourful, surreal world of bouncing and rolling.

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What players say

Players describe Parallels as a minimalist 2D platformer that is chill yet punishing. They praise the soundtrack but complain that checkpoints are too far apart, forcing restarts from the beginning, which quickly becomes repetitive. Some compare it to Flappy Bird or an endless runner.

Screenshots

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