Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.
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“Sliding Hero turns a contentious puzzle type into an otherworldly jaunt through a cursed Venetian carnival”
Rock Paper Shotgun

“I was pleasantly surprised by it, and I'm still thinking about its weird, eyeball-infested gardens even now.”
Eurogamer

About This Demo

Sliding Hero is a brainteasing explorative puzzle game where you can only slide in a single direction until hitting an obstacle.

Will you outsmart the villa’s many trials and unmask the truth behind your imprisonment?

A PUZZLE METROIDVANIA OF MOVEMENT AND MYSTERY

Imprisoned in a sinister Venetian villa, use your wits to help Luca Sicomoro— a military man of the Serenissima—escape. Every move is a test of strategy, turning movement into a puzzle. Navigate a dark and intricate world inspired by 1700s Venice and Carnival’s masked mystique, where danger and deception lurk in every shadow.

MASTER THE SLIDE

Use environmental hazards, weapons, artefacts, and your own momentum to dispatch enemies and avoid deadly traps. Each encounter is a test of skill, where puzzle-solving and combat seamlessly intertwine in an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master movement system.

EXPLORE AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD

The villa is a maze of hidden passageways, locked doors, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Unlock new tools that let you backtrack to previously unreachable areas, forge shortcuts, and interact with the eccentric and enigmatic characters who dwell within.

A DARK VENETIAN DREAM

Step into a beautifully hand-drawn pixel art world steeped in the elegance and unease of the Carnival of Venice. A haunting, original soundtrack inspired by Italian Baroque melodies enhances the atmosphere, as you piece together a story of mystery, fate, and self-discovery.

FEATURES

  • A unique puzzle-combat system built around momentum-based movement.

  • Multiple weapons to unlock, each with a specific puzzle mechanic

  • An atmospheric Venetian setting, blending historical beauty with eerie fantasy.

  • Nonlinear Metroidvania exploration—discover new abilities to open fresh paths.

  • Engaging and devious boss fights, where strategy is key.

  • A fast-paced movement system designed with speedrunning in mind.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 2+ GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 1 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space

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