Pit Panic

About Pit Panic

Pit Panic is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Flying Rat Studio and was released on July 21, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Escape the sinking Aztec temple in this cartoonish rogue-like arcade platformer. Dig your own path up, jump and climb in blazing speed, hoard loot, trade lives for god-like powers, beat bosses, master 1000 handmade levels and humble other players in daily leaderboards.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

Addictive and fast-paced gameplay with satisfying and smooth controls that improve with practice.
Distinctive and charming cartoon art style with great level design and immersive environments.
Features meaningful progression elements like online leaderboards and varied handcrafted rooms and bosses.

Insufficient in-game explanation and clarity for new mechanics and objectives leading to confusion.
User interface issues such as controller crosshair and difficulty in seeing power-up details.
High difficulty level with limited options for lower difficulty, which may frustrate less experienced or casual players.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
Gameplay offers a visually appealing and engaging roguelite experience with a clear core loop and some depth, though new mechanics can be poorly explained and difficulty options are limited. While the game effectively teaches mechanics through quests, its single gameplay loop and relatively high price may deter some players. Overall, the gameplay is polished but may lack variety and accessibility for a more relaxed experience.
- “It's almost like a roguelite in the sense that the information gained by simply experimenting with items and mechanics feels like a permanent powerup.”
- “I also enjoy how they teach you about mechanics via the quest at the start of each run with an objective that may be something you didn't even realize you could do in the first place.”
- “I'm not a huge fan of Spelunky or these types of games, but the combination of roguelike elements and gameplay that reminds me of Catherine - platforming on a slowly-encroaching timer - had me kind of hooked.”
- “New mechanics are not explained enough - the TNT jump was a good example where I was being asked to do something before I even understood what the game meant by it.”
- “There is not much room to lower the difficulty - I do not think the challenge is unfair, but if someone wants the same gameplay at a more relaxed level there really is not much of an option for that.”
- “In summary, the core gameplay is simple, and thanks to that, the devs were able to smooth out the edges.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The game's graphics are charming, colorful, and visually appealing with a smooth, modern art style reminiscent of classic platformers but refreshed. While the visuals run well even on older hardware, some elements like small power-up icons can be hard to see. Overall, the graphics enhance the experience with a fun and polished presentation that contrasts with the game's challenging difficulty.
- “I love the graphics and how smooth everything feels.”
- “The visuals are just stunning!”
- “The art style is also super cute, clean and the game runs really well, even on the original Steam Deck, but it does get warm on the latter with the game being processing-heavy with the lack of load times.”
- “Don't let the cute, maybe slightly childish graphics fool you: the game is seriously difficult and can get pretty frustrating at times.”
- “Decent game, much harder than the colourful cartoony art style would suggest.”
- “My main issue is the visuals for the power-ups you have on you; they're too small and hard to see.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, maintaining a solid 60fps in handheld mode and running smoothly on devices like the Steam Deck without performance issues. While 1080p is the optimal resolution for docked mode to avoid GPU strain and fan noise, overall performance is stable and reliable across different setups.
- “The game runs a solid 60fps in handheld mode. While there are several settings to experiment with for better performance, 1080p is the best option when docked to maintain a steady 60fps without maxing out the GPU or causing fan noise.”
- “Performance is excellent on the Steam Deck, making it a perfect game for the device.”
- “I played on Steam Deck with a PS4 controller via Bluetooth and experienced no performance issues.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is well-crafted and seamlessly blends with the sound effects, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Players particularly appreciate the soundtrack in worlds 3 and 4, noting that it complements the beautiful art and contributes to the game's engaging and immersive vibe.
- “Even while dying over and over and feeling my anger well, I still wanted to go back up because things like the way your little archaeologist tumbles over corners and the wall jumps, all the sounds and music just kind of blend together super nice.”
- “The art is beautiful and the soundtrack as well.”
- “Vibes are great and music is solid, especially in worlds 3 and 4.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story integrates tutorials smoothly by teaching game mechanics through early quests, revealing unexpected gameplay elements. Users appreciate this approach for its informative and engaging introduction.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by distinctive art and character design, with a cartoon style that effectively creates memorable and unique characters without relying on realism.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is highly polished and provides excellent replayability, thanks to its vast and diverse content.
- “The game feels extremely polished and offers great replayability with an immense amount of content.”