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Layers

Layers is a puzzle platformer that has a unique twist. A level is made of up the 2 different layers which can interact with each other in certain ways. Use this interaction to solve the puzzles and get all the characters to the exit doors.

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November 13, 2017
8 years and 263 days ago
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Mixed13 reviews69.2%

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About the Game

Layers is a puzzle platformer that has a unique twist.

You much complete a level by interacting with the environment and using the objects in both the White and Black Layer. Using your ability to switch objects from one layer to another to complete complex puzzles and get all the playable characters to the exit door. Watch out for traps! If one character dies its game over!

You can also create you own levels and with workshop support you can share them with your friends and the community.


Features

  • Fully functioning level editor (Legacy branch)
  • Steam Workshop support to share and play countless levels (Legacy branch)
  • Carefully planned puzzles
  • Unique game play and concept
  • Steam Achievements (Legacy branch)