Straima

About

"Straima is a local multiplayer platformer game for 1-4 players, offering both co-op and PvP modes. Master 125+ challenging levels, try Deathmatch, Team Handball, Gunslingers, and Infinni Runner, or create and share custom levels with the level editor and Steam Workshop support. Note that multiplayer modes are local, not online."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique psychedelic aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
Straima offers a challenging yet addictive gameplay experience, with a well-designed difficulty curve and a variety of levels and mechanics.
The developer is responsive to player feedback, continuously updating and improving the game based on community input.

The game suffers from a floaty control scheme and some frustrating mechanics that can lead to unfair deaths.
Many players find the visual design overwhelming and difficult to look at for extended periods, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
The tutorial and in-game explanations are often unclear, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful aesthetic and attention to detail, creating a psychedelic and chaotic visual experience that enhances gameplay. While some players appreciate the unique art style and vibrant colors, others find the visuals distracting or overwhelming, particularly on smaller screens. Overall, the graphics are considered impressive for a solo-developed first game, though they may not appeal to everyone.
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a beautiful aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “Its psychedelic aesthetic is fantastic, it works perfectly with the controller and it has a lot of content.”
- “The graphics are crazy, with super pumped colors that keep punching your retina.”
- “What in the world was the graphics team thinking?”
- “My biggest criticism, not really a criticism just a reality, is that due to the pixel nature of the graphics and perhaps my age, I find it very hard to play on screens that aren't right in front of my face.”
- “For a solo-dev first game, the visuals, music, and honestly the game overall is impressive, but there are just so many blunders I wouldn't recommend it.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of intense, psychedelic experiences and a variety of mechanics across levels, though some mechanics are poorly introduced and not reused. Players appreciate the solid controls and the ability to adjust graphics for optimization, but some find the slower, floatier mechanics frustrating. Overall, the game offers a blend of simple yet deep gameplay, with a visually engaging style and responsive developer support.
- “The gameplay is really intense, so I ended up playing it in short, frequent sessions.”
- “So many different levels with a great variety of mechanics and fun enemies.”
- “Simple yet deep gameplay.”
- “There's a couple of mechanics specific to single levels that are never taught and never used again, which is terrible design.”
- “I had some frustrations early on when some mechanics didn't behave how I expected.”
- “Mechanically, Straima definitely sits on the slower, floatier side of platformers.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is described as impressive and addictive, contributing to a trippy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. However, some users note that despite the strong musical elements, the game has significant flaws that may detract from its enjoyment.
- “The music is addictive.”
- “For a solo-dev first game, the visuals and music are impressive, but there are just so many blunders that I wouldn't recommend it.”
- “The visuals and music are a tad trippy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its enjoyable sense of humor, with players particularly finding the settings menu to be amusing. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gaming experience.
- “Has a fun sense of humor.”
- “I also found the settings menu to be really funny.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that the game offers excellent replayability, making it a fun experience to revisit multiple times.
- “Both this and Straimium Immortaly are a blast and have excellent replay value.”
- “Good replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is praised for its solid engine, allowing all levels to be executed perfectly and optimized effectively.
- “All levels can be optimized and executed perfectly because the engine is solid.”
- “The optimization options available allow for a highly customizable experience, enhancing gameplay significantly.”
- “I appreciate how the game encourages players to find the most efficient strategies, making optimization a rewarding challenge.”