Burn It Down (2017)

Developer: Tapinator, Max Ignatyev
Publisher: K Bros Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 87 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 59 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately restricted side-scrolling puzzle platformer that feels tense and dark, demanding creative thinking with only left and right controls as you unravel a grim mystery.

difficultgrimatmosphericpuzzle platformersimple controlscreative problem solvingdarkmysterious

What players say

Players praise its unique auto-jump mechanic and challenging puzzle-platforming, but many find the controls frustrating or tedious. Reviews split sharply on whether the difficulty makes it rewarding or just annoying, and several note a ghost that can ruin runs.

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