Trapped in the Devil’s malfunctioning arcade machine, you probe its code and software. This suspense puzzle game asks you to question the game in front of you.
What makes it fun
Change the code's course
Move pieces in the code to guide a key to its destination. Progress comes from changing the game behind the pony's jumps, as well as playing them.
Read the game's next move
Jumping obstacles as a pony gives way to dealing with broken displays and an arcade machine that works against you. Progress means questioning its prompts and catching on to its changing tricks.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Languages
- English (Full audio), Simplified Chinese (Full audio) ／ 12 languages total
A typical run
Progress involves repairing broken code.
What sets it apart
One reviewer kept going out of curiosity before fully understanding the story. They enjoyed it even more once it began to make sense.
Learning curve and difficulty
A reviewer who usually dislikes thinking-heavy games found these puzzles approachable and interesting.
What players like
Reviews praise tricks that disrupt the game’s frame or subvert expectations.
Reviews appreciate the puzzles or play resembling program manipulation.
Reviews value the unsettling atmosphere or sense of immersion.
Reviews describe enjoyment in finding secrets or collectibles.
Reviews praise the humor.
Reviews praise the music.
Common complaints
Reviews mention repetition or monotony as a concern.
Reviews found it less fresh than expected.
Reviews mention difficulty with action sequences or controls.
Reviews mention difficulty finding secrets or collectibles.
Who it’s for
Reviews recommend it for an unusual experience of probing behind a game’s surface.
Who might not enjoy it
Reviewers enjoyed the puzzles but were dissatisfied with the jumping or controls.
95% Overwhelmingly Positive ・ US$4.99
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