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Kill Fish

Kill Fish is a surreal 2D side-scroll platformer blending action, puzzle challenges, and hand-drawn visuals in a mysterious, atmospheric world with a layered narrative.

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January 4, 2021
5 years and 210 days ago
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Mostly Positive20 reviews75.0%

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About the Game

Surreal Side-Scrolling Platformer Adventure

Kill Fish is a 2D side-scroll platformer set in a mysterious and oppressive world filled with secrets, hand-drawn art, and a mystical story. Players guide a worn and haunted protagonist as he navigates strange environments, confronting physical challenges and metaphorical reflections on past mistakes. Steam Store

Action and Puzzle Integration

Gameplay blends platforming, action, and puzzle elements, creating experiences that require dexterity, timing, and thoughtful observation. Levels present environmental obstacles, enemy encounters, and recurring motifs that reinforce the game’s surreal tone. Steam Discovery

The game strikes a balance between challenge and satisfaction, with a difficulty that is high but generally fair. Steam Store

Immersive Story and Visual Style

Kill Fish is distinguished by its hand-drawn graphics and atmospheric presentation, pulling players into a world that feels eerie, dreamlike, and reflective. The multi-layered narrative explores themes of regret, repetition, and self-discovery as the protagonist attempts to escape his past but finds himself caught in repeating cycles. Steam Store

This game is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful platform adventures with a strong artistic and narrative presence. Steam Store

Key Features

  • Surreal 2D side-scroll platformer gameplay Steam Store

  • Blend of action, puzzle, and platforming elements Steam Discovery

  • Hand-drawn art and atmospheric world design Steam Store

  • Challenging sections balanced with fair mechanics Steam Store

  • Multi-layered, mystical narrative Steam Store

  • Single-player adventure experience Steam Store