ActionFit check
Is Afterthought worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who enjoy improving routes and completion times
- Players who like experimenting with movement abilities rather than following one fixed approach
- Speedrunners who want a continuous timed run across all levels
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced platforming experience rather than movement-focused time trials
- Players who want a low skill ceiling or little room to refine execution
- Players looking for multiplayer competition beyond online leaderboards
Our take on Afterthought
Its focus on movement mastery and speedrun play leaves less room for a slower, story-led journey. The high skill ceiling also means that its emphasis on refining routes and execution may not suit players seeking a fixed, low-pressure challenge.
What is Afterthought?
Afterthought is a 2D speedrun platformer centered on movement and finding routes through levels.
It has 56 playable levels and 8 boss fights. Players can experiment with different abilities and playstyles, then compare times on online leaderboards. Speedrun mode puts all levels in a row under a master timer. The game also includes unlockable achievements, skins and special effects, along with a level importer for designing custom levels. Its original soundtrack ranges from serene to wild. A free demo contains the basic tutorials and 8 playable levels with varying difficulty and complexity.
How Afterthought plays
- 01Full-game timer
- Speedrun mode tracks a run through all levels with a master timer.
- 02Online leaderboards
- Times can be compared across different playstyles.
- 03Level importer
- The importer supports designing custom levels.
- 04Unlockable content
- Achievements, skins and special effects can be unlocked.
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Afterthought: platforms & release
Is Afterthought worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who enjoy improving routes and completion times. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced platforming experience rather than movement-focused time trials.
Where can I download Afterthought?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Afterthought's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Afterthought on?
Windows only.
