Worldless

2D exploration platformer with turn-based attacks and timed defenses

Noname Studios · Published by Coatsink · Released Nov 20, 2023

Action Adventure RPG Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 1,726
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 19 in 30 days
Playing now: 6; peak 24h 12
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Mar 14, 2025

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 85/100 (critic reviews)

What is Worldless?

This single-player 2D platformer takes place in a newly formed universe where opposing entities are in conflict and you search for your place among them. Explore interconnected areas with dashes and wall jumps, develop skills through a talent tree, and fight enemies in battles that mix turn-based strategy with real-time action.

For you if...

+you like exploring interconnected areas and finding secrets
+you enjoy chaining attacks and timing your defenses
+you appreciate abstract visuals and a mostly wordless story

Not for you if...

−you want fights that do not demand precise parries
−you prefer clear directions and a detailed map
−you want a story explained through frequent dialogue

What players say

95% of 1,726 reviews are positive · 84% of 19 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, geometric art, and soundtrack. They complain about difficult parry timing, tedious backtracking, and an ending some find unsatisfying.

Screenshots and trailer

Worldless system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (64bit)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200
Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 24
Steam features: Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Polish, Russian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Catalan.