Indirection (2022)

- Developer
- Jacob Allen
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 40 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A deliberate, methodical puzzle-platformer where you carefully plan each move in a single direction, with a colorful pixel sci-fi atmosphere.
challengingpuzzle-platformerrestrictive movementlinearcolorfulpixel graphicsatmosphericsci-fi
What players say
Players praise the simple one-direction movement gimmick that drives clever, challenging puzzles without requiring twitch reflexes. They split on the controls, some calling them janky, and a few note technical issues on first launch and a short 16-level campaign.
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