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9 Lives To Escape

A hardcore pixel-art platformer where you control a cat with 9 lives per level. Dodge deadly traps, survive precision jumps, and restart from scratch if you fail. Master fast-paced challenges and escape — or lose all your lives trying.

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LapaGames
Publisher
LapaGames
Release
May 30, 2025
1 year and 64 days ago
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🔷 About This Game

9 Lives To Escape is a hardcore 2D platformer where you control a brave orange cat trying to survive deadly traps, spikes, and puzzles — with only nine lives per level.

Run, jump, and dodge through increasingly challenging levels filled with precision jumps, clever traps, and no mercy. You start each level with exactly 9 lives — lose them all, and you’re back to the beginning, with all progress reset. Master each obstacle, learn from every failure, and prove that nine lives are just enough to escape.

Inspired by games like Super Meat Boy and Celeste, this is a fast-paced test of reflexes, focus, and pure platforming skill.

Features:

  • 9 lives per level — every mistake counts

  • Deadly traps and pixel-perfect jumps

  • Charming pixel art and a cartoon style

  • Tight controls made for speedrunning

  • For fans of hardcore precision platformers

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