Glyph☀️
Glyph is a cute, physics-based adventure starring a mech-scarab and his trusted guide, Anobi, challenged with rebuilding an ancient civilization buried under the desert sand. Jump, double-jump, smash and glide through the air in this vertical platformer with amazing controls.
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August 9, 2021
4 years and 359 days ago
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Very Positive169 reviews93.5%
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18 itemsAbout the Game
Glyph is "hard as nails," pure and old-school platforming in modern dress. You don't level up or get bonuses; you get further by getting better. This game is all about the controls and the environment. Use both in combination to progress and do it at your own pace.
For inspiration, tips and tricks, fresh content, competitions, and community visit the Glyph Discord server:
Have fun! And see you there.
The list:
- Time trials
- Pure platforming
- Refine your skill
- Original soundtrack
- Customizable cosmetics
- Explore and solve puzzles
- Value for money at 80+ levels
- Route planning in open worlds
- One-of-a-kind abilities and controls
“Glyph gives you a deep-felt sense of achievement.”
“Thoughtful. Magical. It’s the kind of game they don’t make anymore.”
“You will feel calm, challenged, and entirely swept away to a distant land. “
“The soundtrack? It’s mesmerizing.”
Glyph is perfect for speedrunning, but all of the beautiful 80+ levels contain secrets for you to uncover - if you can find them.
That means the adventurous gamer has plenty of things to discover.
And for those who crave adrenaline, Glyph offers 30 heart-thumping, controller-clenching time trials pushing you to develop your skills.
Can you land the jump?
Try our demo or join the official Glyph community discord for tips, tricks, and weekly challenges! -->
