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Stand By Me

A colorful and groovy physics game about caring for your friends.

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July 1, 2021
5 years and 32 days ago
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Positive38 reviews97.4%

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About the Game

A colorful physics game about caring for your friends.







In Stand By Me, play as the curious and adventurous Pico as he travels through a fantastic and ever-changing geometric land with the aid of its many magnetic denizens – and help him find at long last what he's searching for.







  • Over 100 unique stages across seven books;
  • Over a dozen different magnets and stage elements to interact with;
  • A dynamic picture-book-themed story;
  • All original groovy soundtrack (and sound effects);
  • An in-game timer for tracking your run times;
  • Five unlockable player skills that greatly change gameplay;
  • Make-a-Friend: customize your own friends!
  • Assorted hats.