Inch by Inch
A timed puzzle game where shrinking makes equipment harder to reach
LevelXProject, Dare Looks · Published by Dare Looks · Released Dec 31, 2018
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 96% of 73
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Dec 23, 2018
What is Inch by Inch?
A single-player puzzle game set in a laboratory, where you play a scientist trying to stop shrinking. Search for formulas and ingredients, use machines to produce chemicals, and combine the three required antidote components. Formulas and item locations change each attempt, and you can search or rearrange the lab while machines process ingredients.
For you if...
- +you enjoy planning ahead while juggling tasks under pressure
- +you prefer short puzzle games with adjustable difficulty
Not for you if...
- −you want to explore beyond a single room
- −you prefer puzzles without an ongoing time limit
What players say
96% of 73 reviews are positive
Players praise the shrinking premise and the challenge of earning achievements. Individual reviewers describe the visuals as plain or report occasional choppy movement.
Screenshots and trailer
Inch by Inch system requirements
Minimum: GTX570, 0.4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core i5
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX570
- Storage
- 400 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 10
Does Inch by Inch have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Inch by Inch run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 12
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Inch by Inch 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam