Gish

Physics-based 2D platformer about a tar ball searching underground

Cryptic Sea, Edmund McMillen · Published by Chronic Logic · Released Jul 20, 2007

Action Adventure Indie

Reviews: Mixed; 59% of 505
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

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

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is Gish?

Gish is a 2D physics-based platformer set in the sewers beneath Dross. You guide a ball of tar through levels of traps and creatures, using his flexible body to move and defend himself while searching for his abducted friend, Brea.

For you if...

+you like platforming built around physics-based movement
+you want local multiplayer alongside single-player levels

Not for you if...

−you need tight, predictable controls in a platformer
−you prefer platforming without traps or enemies

What players say

59% of 505 reviews are positive

Players praise the short levels but say the physics-based controls can take time to learn.

Screenshots and trailer

Gish system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

Windows 2000/XP/Vista, AMD, Intel or G3 1000+ Mhz processor; OpenGL Compatible 3D Graphics adaptor (ATI, NVIDIA, Intel, etc.) with 32 mb of video memory; 256MB of memory Recommended: AMD, Intel, or G4 1500+ Mhz processor; OpenGL Compatible 3D Graphics adaptor (ATI, NVIDIA, Intel, etc.) with 64 mb of video memory, 256MB of memory