VLAK (2025)

Developer: Jiří Křek
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 146 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical arcade puzzle where you carefully grow your train while avoiding collisions in a nostalgic 2D space.

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What players say

Players call this a nostalgia trip from childhood, praising the pixel art and clever level design that gets satisfying once you find the path. The difficulty spikes noticeably around level 20, requiring more planning, though basic sound design can grate.

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