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On the Keyboard

Keyboard action game where you control a virtual keyboard to carry a Sphere.

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September 12, 2024
1 year and 323 days ago
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Mostly Positive18 reviews72.2%

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About the Game

Game Summary

This is a keyboard action game where you control a virtual keyboard to carry a Sphere.

The controls are simple: just follow your intuition and press the keys. The virtual keys that correspond to the ones you press will move, and the Sphere will move in response to the force from the keys. Your goal is to carry the Sphere to the finish line without letting it fall off the keyboard.

However, you can't move the Sphere directly, so it often won't behave as you'd like. To manage this irregular Sphere behavior, you’ll need to quickly identify and press the right key from the 40 available. This makes the game more action-packed than it may initially seem.

Moreover, even though it's challenging enough to move the Sphere as intended, the path to the goal is filled with various obstacles that block your way. Overcoming these obstacles requires flexible thinking and skillful manipulation of the keyboard.

Additionally, this game also functions as a typing game, as understanding the spatial arrangement of the keys is crucial. It can improve typing accuracy for both beginners and experienced typists. Why not sharpen your typing skills while having fun with an action-packed game?

And be careful not to break your keyboard!

Supported keyboards

QWERTY

Streaming Guidelines

You are free to stream, record gameplay, or post videos of this game, regardless of whether you are an individual or a company.

It would be appreciated if you could include the game title "On the Keyboard" in the video or stream title, and add the URL of the game's Steam store page in the description.

Please be aware that the game includes a system that retrieves the Steam profile name, so please take care when streaming.