The Perfect Pencil

January 29, 2026
Platform Puzzle Adventure Indie
PC Switch
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Help John on his journey of personal growth. Unravel the nuances of human reactions to fear. Surprising exploration, fast paced combat, complex choices and allegorical characters, all intertwined with a psychological narrative in this hand-drawn 2D action-platformer.
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Release Date January 29, 2026
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
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