Underplayed Gems

JAILBREAKER (2024)

JAILBREAKER cover
Developer
Awfy
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 52 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A punishing one-button precision platformer where you die repeatedly in a cryptic, retro atmosphere before finally reaching the top.

one-button controlsbrutally challengingprecision platformingcryptic atmosphereretro pixel graphicsminimalistlinear progressiontrial and error

What players say

Players describe this as a precision auto-runner controlled with a single jump button. Reviews highlight brutal difficulty spikes, especially in the last two levels, with one requiring a new movement mechanic and no checkpoints. Some love the challenge, others find it too unforgiving, comparing the frustration to Super Meat Boy.

Screenshots

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