Number Stomper
- November 4, 2024
- James Castle
Get on SteamNumber Stomper is a minimalistic puzzle game where you move up, down, left or right to step on numbers, reducing their value by 1. Reduce every number on the grid to 0 to complete a level. As the levels progress, new tile types are revealed that will change how the game is played. Move with the WASD keys, any Thumbstick, or the D-Pad to move your number stomper block around the game board. St…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a clever difficulty progression and well-designed levels that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- It's easy to pick up and play, making it perfect for short gaming sessions, while still providing a satisfying challenge.
- The variety of mechanics and aesthetic appeal, along with a fantastic soundtrack, enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There are some minor quality of life issues, such as the lack of a proper level select and limited audio settings.
- The minimalist UI may not appeal to everyone, and some players desire more customization options for controls.
- A few players experienced technical issues, particularly on Linux, which could hinder accessibility for some users.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and well-designed levels that offer a good difficulty curve, making it easy to pick up while still providing a variety of challenges. Players appreciate the diverse tile types, such as fire, slippery, and teleporters, which keep the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, the game strikes a balance between simplicity and depth, ensuring it remains enjoyable without overstaying its welcome.
“Very cool idea, it's a simple game that adds interesting mechanics that play around with that initial idea.”
“The mechanics are interesting, the levels are well designed, the controls are decent, and it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
“Simple to get into but a great variety of gimmicks and mechanics to keep levels consistently fresh and challenging.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users finding the soundtrack to be fantastic and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“It was really enjoyable to play, pleasant to look at, and the music is pretty neat too.”
“Also, the soundtrack is fantastic.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being aesthetically pleasing and deceptively simple, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience.
“Aesthetically pleasing, deceptively simple, and altogether just a whole lot of fun.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its unique "failure" achievements, which require thoughtful exploration rather than mindless repetition. Unlike typical grindy achievements, these encourage players to engage with the game mechanics creatively, making the experience feel more rewarding and less frustrating.
“Grinding in this game feels more like a chore than a rewarding experience. It often detracts from the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged. I found myself losing interest after a few hours.”
“While some games make grinding feel rewarding, here it just feels like a time sink with little payoff.”
