Unless

A free 2D platformer built around chasing faster level times

Bellwood Studios · Released Jan 10, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 209
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 7, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 520; 4 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Unless?

In this 2D platformer, you collect Golden Leaves across 66 screens to save the withering Forest of Worlds. Clearing levels quickly earns Crystal Berries that unlock bonus levels.

For you if...

+you like short platforming stages with generous checkpoints
+you want adjustable game speed and cooperative assistance

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign rather than repeated runs

What players say

98% of 209 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls and pixel art. The most common complaint is how unforgiving the time limits are for the highest ranks.

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Unless system requirements

Minimum: HD 520, 4 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 4th Gen or similar
Graphics: Intel HD 520 or similar
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space

Does Unless have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Unless run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 32
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Vietnamese, Italian, French, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Finnish, Ukrainian, German.

Does Unless 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