MainFrames

A puzzle-platformer where rearranging computer windows creates new paths

Assoupi · Published by The Arcade Crew, Dotemu · Released Mar 6, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 173
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 28, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 320; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is MainFrames?

In this single-player 2D puzzle-platformer, you guide Floppy through a computer desktop as they search for their purpose. You rearrange program windows to create routes, jump between frames, and explore areas with different mechanics and hidden secrets.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures with optional platforming challenges

Not for you if...

−you want puzzle solving without jumping between platforms

What players say

88% of 173 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and characters. Some find the movement awkward or the platforming frustrating, while others say the window-manipulation ideas need more development.

Screenshots and trailer

MainFrames system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 320, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 320, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 6570, 1 GB
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS

Does MainFrames have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does MainFrames run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 33
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Russian.

Does MainFrames use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam