Drilbert

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Drilbert is a single player action game. It was developed by Tom Mason - wheybags and was released on January 8, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Help Drilbert the drill boy recover his stolen gold! Drilbert is a short puzzle game with a unique digging mechanic, made by a solo developer. I hope you like it! Music by Nicole Marie T.Features Unlimited undo Super moddable: comes with level editor and source code Steam workshop support for custom map packs Full controller support Tight, focused puzzles Drill Dirt! Bomb Rocks!

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Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

The game features unique and creative mechanics that lead to fun and challenging puzzles.
Levels are well-designed and progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without feeling impossible.
The inclusion of modding tools and an editor for user-created levels adds significant replay value and community engagement.

The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Progression can feel a bit tight, with some players wishing for more slack in difficulty or pacing.
The simplistic presentation may not appeal to everyone, despite the depth of the puzzles.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by unique and creative mechanics, particularly involving bombs and drills, which contribute to deep and engaging puzzles. While players appreciate the fun and interesting level design, many note that the game feels a bit short and would benefit from a more relaxed progression. Overall, it is a well-received puzzle game that offers a satisfying experience despite its brevity.
- “Fun little puzzle game, good mechanics and level design.”
- “Bombs and drill mechanics add interesting possibilities to the game.”
- “A bit short, and I wish the progression had a little bit of slack, but the mechanics are neat and the puzzles are surprisingly deep for how few mechanics are present.”
- “The mechanics are used in creative and interesting ways; I liked it a lot.”
humor
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Drilbert is praised for its humor, with players finding it to be a funny puzzle game that features unique mechanics. The combination of humor and innovative gameplay contributes to its appeal.
- “Drilbert is a funny puzzle game; it has mechanics that are, as far as I know, quite unique.”
music
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The music in "drilbert" features a chiptune style that appeals to fans of storytelling and organized aesthetics, particularly those who enjoy a whimsical and nostalgic sound.
- “If you like storytelling or neatly organized cats and have a thing for chiptune music, chances are you will also like Drilbert.”
story
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The story of "drilbert" appeals to fans of storytelling and features a charming organization of cats, complemented by a nostalgic chiptune soundtrack. Overall, it creates a whimsical and engaging narrative experience.