Freedom Physics (2021)

Developer: Nolan Ritchie
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 22 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You build and tweak your own physics playgrounds, learning by trial and error as you engineer simple machines and obstacle courses.

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What players say

Players appreciate the cheap price and nostalgic flash game aesthetics, with the hoverboard missions and level editor being standout features. Some note the game has levels despite being labeled a sandbox.

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