V.START (2025)

Developer: OwenOak95
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Free To Play
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A breezy, nostalgic run-and-jump through a pixelated computer world with arcade-style combat and simple exploration.

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What players say

A free retro-style platformer set inside a 1990s computer. Players say the charm and controls are solid, but the save system is unreliable and the final stage is hard, with one reviewer softlocked by a checkpoint issue.

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