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Last Year's Model

In Last Year's Model, you design the levels. But as the difficulty rises and the timer ticks down, you may find that you quickly become the architect of your own misfortune.

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July 13, 2026
20 days ago
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About the Game

The Factory has decided you're past your prime. Prove it wrong.

The path to freedom is treacherous, but as a construction unit you can build your way out. Place spring blocks, portals, pneumatic tubes and more as you craft the solution to each level. Build what you need, but be careful-- your supply is limited, and options for restocking won't always be in your favor. 

At the start of each level, construct from a selection of builds that range from highly versatile to actively hostile. As your run progresses, your choices become more difficult, and you may quickly find that the builds you want are the the ones you can't afford.

Arrange your builds and chart a path through each level. Use what you want, but every build placed is a build you can't use later. Sometimes, opting for a harder solution now is what saves your run later on.

Dodge a wide variety of traps and hazards as you traverse each level. Adjust your builds as much as you need, but keep an eye on the clock. Your attempts are unlimited, but your time isn't. 

Last Year's Model is a tight, highly-polished action platformer that gets as difficult as you want it to be. Exercise your creativity, go for speed records, or test yourself against the highest levels of Lockdown for a truly monumental challenge.