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Is -KLAUS- worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Puzzle-platformer fans who want a protagonist that can resist player instructions
- Players interested in identity stories that acknowledge the player as a companion
- Players who enjoy switching between platforming sections and playable memory sequences
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking direct and consistent control of the main character, since Klaus may not follow directions
- Players looking for an open-ended game rather than a fixed structure of worlds, levels, and rooms
- Players who prefer action without platform hazards, computer hacking, or puzzle solving
Our take on -KLAUS-
The player accompanies Klaus rather than simply controlling him, and Klaus can acknowledge that presence or reject directions. This companion relationship is the defining structural choice across the game’s puzzles and narrative.
What is -KLAUS-?
Klaus is a 2D puzzle platform game about a character trapped in a mysterious basement who seeks the truth about his identity.
The player acts as Klaus’s companion, while Klaus acknowledges the player’s presence and may not always follow directions. A second character, K1, can join the journey; the two characters have different abilities and can be controlled separately or together to solve puzzles. Gameplay includes jumping over spikes, hacking computers, and avoiding danger. Interactive memories present playable sections with mechanics that differ from the main game. The structure includes 6 worlds, 34 levels, 100+ rooms, and 3 bosses. Hidden collectible levels, 2 endings, and a speedrun mode that becomes available after the main story add further content.
How -KLAUS- plays
- 01Separate character control
- Klaus and K1 can be directed independently or together while solving puzzles.
- 02Playable memories
- Klaus’s past appears through interactive sections that use different mechanics from the main levels.
- 03Unlockable speedrun mode
- Completing the main story makes a speedrun mode available.
- 04Multiple endings
- The narrative concludes with 2 possible endings.
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-KLAUS-: platforms & release
Is -KLAUS- worth it?
It is worth it if: puzzle-platformer fans who want a protagonist that can resist player instructions. Skip it if: players seeking direct and consistent control of the main character, since Klaus may not follow directions.
Where can I download -KLAUS-?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens -KLAUS-'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is -KLAUS- on?
Windows only.
