Side by Size
Side by Size is a puzzle game where taking damage and healing changes the puzzle layout. Purposefully get hurt to open the way to the exit in 100 hand crafted puzzles!
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September 6, 2023
2 years and 331 days ago
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Positive17 reviews100.0%
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10 itemsAbout the Game
Side by Size is a retro puzzle game where your health plays a sizable role. Instead of pushing around boxes to reach the exit, you manipulate their size by taking damage and recovering health strategically. You can toggle on and off boxes ensure a clear path to the exit, but watch out: you'll have to restart if your HP hits zero!
Key Features
- 100 bite-sized puzzles
- Sprawling world map to tackle the puzzles in any way you see fit
- Nearly a dozen areas with new consequences of the game's core rules
- Skip any level to come back to it later (or not!)
- Optimize your solutions to have the lowest possible move count (if you're into that)
- Retro pixel art aesthetic and chiptune music by rolemusic
