Woute (2021)

Developer: Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich
Publisher: Laush Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Moving through a dreamy, static world by placing cubes and platforms feels like a careful, thoughtful puzzle with a soft time-pressure mechanic.

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What players say

Players consistently report Woute is a very short puzzle-platformer, beaten in under 10 minutes across only 6 levels. They praise the unique aura-based mechanic for moving objects, but many express disappointment that the promising concept ends too quickly.

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