Johnny Chainsaw
A platformer without a jump button. Use your chainsaw to navigate the world.
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March 28, 2023
3 years and 127 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive22 reviews95.5%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Johnny Chainsaw is a single player puzzle platformer where players don’t have a jump button. Immerse yourself in this world of power structures, ethical dilemmas, and struggles in responding to change.
When Yarbor's lead researcher Ivan discovers a change at the planet's core, a power struggle ensues at the company. This conflict forever changes the lives of all mechanics and organics on Corut.
No Jump Button
Use the world to navigate obstacles and levels. How can you use the world to cross this gap without a jump button?Two Modes
- Story mode: A discovery at the center of the planet, a response hampered by power struggles, and the inevitable change that threatens the world. You decide what happens to the inhabitants of Corut and how their lives will be forever changed.
- Standard mode: Complete the game without story mode elements. Perfect for streaming, speedrunning, or enjoying weird platforming mechanics without narrative screens interrupting game flow.
Gameplay Features
- 40 short levels
- 6 boss fights
- Death counter and timer
- Collectables
- Character Sheets
- Rich story and Custscenes (story mode only)
- Quick resets after character death - get right back in the action
- Achievements
Decide the Fate of the World (Story Mode Only)
When Yarbor's lead researcher Ivan discovers a change at the planet's core, a power struggle ensues at the company. This conflict forever changes the lives of all mechanics and organics on Corut.
- Reveal Ivan's discovery
- Explore the power struggle and its ramifications
- Recognize your part in the this conflict
- Resolve the conflict and change life on Corut forever
