Backworlds

February 20, 2020 Skymap Games
Platform Puzzle Indie
PC Switch
About

Backworlds is a multi-dimensional puzzle platform game in which you explore by painting. Solve environmental conundrums by using each world’s physical properties to your advantage, and use your own creativity to craft original solutions to the game’s puzzles.
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Release Date February 20, 2020
Publisher Skymap Games
Game Modes Single player
Backworlds

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