Y: The Game

About

Y: The Game is a passion project platformer where you are a Y avoiding enemies and spikes trying to get all of the objectives in levels. Perfect for hardcore speedrunners, imaginative level creators, and casual players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
It features a level editor that allows for unique and challenging gameplay experiences.
Some players find the game enjoyable and fun, praising its simplicity and potential for speedrunning.

The visuals are considered extremely poor quality and lack any contemporary appeal.
The gameplay is described as bland and unoriginal, failing to engage many players.
The game has received a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players at its peak.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of "y: the game" are polarizing, with some reviewers criticizing its lazy minimalist 2D visuals as among the worst on Steam, while others praise the stunning graphics that enhance the game's intense storyline and deep lore. This stark contrast highlights a significant divide in player experience regarding the game's visual quality.
- “From the in-depth characters to the insane graphics, we have a truly remarkable game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the storyline is intense and immersive, and the lore is deep and thoughtful.”
- “The game is a lazy minimalist 2D platformer with some of the worst quality visuals I've seen on Steam. With over 13,000 games played and reviewed, to be this bad is truly an achievement from the developer.”
- “On top of the bad visuals, it's just a poorly executed platformer with no merit as a real game in this day and age.”
- “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's story is praised as a masterpiece, following the brave protagonist Y on a quest for love and fortune amidst challenging and desolate environments. Reviewers highlight the intense and immersive storyline, complemented by stunning graphics and deep lore.
- “The game is a story-filled masterpiece.”
- “You follow the brave-hearted hero on his quest for love and fortune as he scours through the depths of endless voids of white despair and hardship.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the storyline is intense and immersive, and the lore is deep and thoughtful.”
- “You follow the bravehearted hero on his quest for love and fortune as he scours through the depths of endless voids of white despair and hardship.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The soundtrack of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its exceptional quality and impact on the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is amazing!”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple design, which allows for a wide range of unique and challenging experiences.
- “Its simple design opens up endless possibilities in unique and challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive yet deep, allowing for both casual and hardcore players to enjoy.”
- “Each level presents a fresh challenge, keeping the gameplay engaging and exciting throughout.”