Tinertia (2015)

Developer: Candescent Games, Section Studios
Publisher: Candescent & Section
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 109 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast and precise action-platformer that relies on rocket-jump movement to climb a dying world, blending methodical planning with twitch reflexes.

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What players say

Players love the rocket jumping mechanic and find the controls easy to learn but hard to master. The game is compared to Super Meat Boy with a unique twist. It is relentlessly difficult, but addictive for speedrunning, with leaderboards for times and rockets used. Some note the VR version has polished camera handling.

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