Underplayed Gems

The Square Key (2020)

The Square Key cover
Developer
Dnovel, FreeAnimals_Software
Publisher
Conglomerate 5
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A whimsical puzzle-platformer where you rotate the entire level around a central key to guide a cute character through coin-filled, stylized 2D worlds.

puzzle-platformingrotational mechanicscoin collectingwhimsicalcasualexplorativestylized

What players say

Players enjoy the rotating gravity mechanic that makes this a timing-based puzzle platformer, but note it is short, around 1 to 4 hours. Some find the challenge too demanding for casual play, while others appreciate the satisfying momentum possible in speedruns. The dark atmosphere and music are praised, but a few reviewers call the early repetition tedious.

Screenshots

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