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by Not a Prototype games

Windows · Linux · Nov 21, 2018

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Is stepbystep worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit
  • Puzzle fans who enjoy planning actions before execution
  • Strategy players seeking a short platforming challenge
  • Speedrunners who want a compact game with a stated 30-minute route

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund
  • Players seeking a long campaign may find the approximately two-hour runtime short
  • Those looking for real-time platforming may not enjoy the command-first, automatically executed structure
  • Players wanting a broad strategy game may find the minimalist scope too narrow

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Our take on stepbystep

Rather than asking players to react during platforming, the game makes planning the central action: commands are written first and executed afterward. Its turn-based structure replaces the immediate control usually associated with platformers, turning movement into a programming puzzle.

What is stepbystep?

stepbystep combines platforming puzzles with turn-based mechanics and programmable actions.

Each level requires writing a sequence of commands, then watching the game execute that sequence automatically. The game includes more than 40 levels and uses five colors as part of its minimalist presentation. Its computer-composed music accompanies about two hours of gameplay, or about 30 minutes for ultra-pro puzzle crackers and speedrunners. The game was made with Haxe and the OpenFL framework, and supports Linux and Windows.

How stepbystep plays

01Command Programming
Players write an action sequence before the level runs it automatically.
02Level Collection
The game contains more than 40 puzzle-platforming levels.
03Computer-Composed Music
The soundtrack was created with artificial intelligence music software on Jukedeck.
04Two-Hour Campaign
The stated playtime is about two hours, with a shorter route for speedrunners.
05Linux And Windows
The game supports Linux and Windows operating systems.

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stepbystep: platforms & release

Is stepbystep worth it?

It is worth it if: puzzle fans who enjoy planning actions before execution. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may find the approximately two-hour runtime short.

Where can I download stepbystep?

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What platforms is stepbystep on?

Windows and Linux.

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