Octahedron

Even the game’s opening cutscene is too esoteric to really explain: a shadowy man-shaped figure exits a log cabin, beckoned to the nearby woods by a glowing, floating octahedron which, upon being touched, transports the shadow-man Tron-style into a bizarre, beat-heavy neon hellscape from which he must escape.

Intelligent puzzle design, striking visuals and a soundtrack straight out of late 90s raves make for one of the most interesting titles I’ve experienced so far this year, even if it is occasionally marred by difficult and frustrating puzzle design.

Octahedron is a great platforming experience with a unique identity, style, and gameplay. Its dozens upon dozens of levels are a tiny bit on the short side, but mastering those challenges is what kept me coming back for more. It’s one of the more distinct offerings as part of the Square Enix Collective and is something of a hidden gem.

Bring your own platforms to this super-fun indie 2D platformer / neon infused dance party.

With the purity of its twitch platforming mechanics and the clever way developer Demimonde exploits user-generated platforms, Octahedron: Transfixed Edition certainly lives up to its new subtitle. The soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission – especially if you’re partial to some big EDM beats – and if you’ve ever enjoyed the likes of Downwell, Crypt of the NecroDancer or Celeste, this TRON-loving indie is likely to entrance you.

A psychedelic puzzle-platformer with a beat to move your feet.