The Deletion (2015)

Developer: russpuppy
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 229 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A crisp, minimalist puzzle-platformer where precise timing, reflexes, and shifting gravity create frequent frustration balanced by a strong sense of accomplishment.

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What players say

Players describe it as a minimalist puzzle-platformer that is very short, around 1-2 hours. The game introduces new mechanics regularly to keep things fresh, but the difficulty spikes sharply, especially on the last level. Some find it fun while others call it a cash grab due to the bare-bones visuals.

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