Gentoo Rescue

Ice-sliding puzzle game with animal rescues and interconnected levels

Jagriff · Released May 22, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 249
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 17, 2026

What is Gentoo Rescue?

A top-down puzzle game set in an interconnected world of levels. You slide animals to rescue baby penguins and help walruses escape, using items such as hammers, springs, and magnets to change how the puzzles work.

For you if...

+you enjoy difficult puzzles built around interacting rules
+you like exploring an interconnected world of puzzles
+you want hints available when you get stuck

Not for you if...

−you prefer straightforward puzzles with few rules to track
−you want time-sensitive challenges instead of careful deduction

What players say

100% of 249 reviews are positive

Players praise the way puzzle rules interact, the interconnected layout, and the journal and hint system.

Screenshots and trailer

Gentoo Rescue system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

Processor: Intel Core i5-7400, AMD Ryzen 5 1400, or equivalent
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630, Radeon 530, or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
Notes: Consistent 60 FPS on all low @ 1080p. This is GPU bounded so you might be able to get away with lower specs as long as your GPU meets these. Please reach out if you have issues!