Struggle for Windows

Struggle is a first-person precision platformer set in zero gravity, where each movement must be calculated with care. Armed only with a hatchet, a chain, and a fire extinguisher, you must push, latch, and launch yourself through ruined space debris. 

The game offers no clear direction, just floating wreckage and scattered audio logs hinting at a vanished crew. With no ups or downs and no checkpoints, every mistake resets your progress. Struggle’s minimalist visual style and physics-based mechanics demand mastery of motion and timing. Survival depends entirely on how well you can adapt to this controlled action in a space.

Cosmic struggle

Struggle blends with physics to govern navigation. The hatchet anchors you to debris, while the chain extends reach, and the fire extinguisher provides thrust. Momentum conservation means that no gravity means no forgiveness, as each push alters your trajectory. Mastery comes from combining these tools fluidly. However, levels lack checkpoints, so mistakes mean restarting. Logs are hidden within challenging spaces, pushing you to revisit earlier areas with a refined technique.

It presents stripped-down visuals that serve the zero‑G theme. Lighting is subdued, with muted color palettes enhancing a sense of isolation. Debris textures are varied but understated. No flashy effects distract from core interactions. Audio logs are delivered plainly, with voice‑over only. This sparse presentation zeroes in on the raw physicality of movement within space. The visuals complement mechanics rather than conceal them.

Storytelling unfolds through discovered audio logs scattered through levels. Dialogue and environmental cues hint at crew struggles and mission failure. Each recovered log adds context and reveals hints of what occurred. Narrative pacing is tied to your progress, with tension rising as more logs are found and levels become tougher. It leaves interpretation open, as logs don’t form a linear script.

Precision space drift

Struggle demands precision movement in a minimalist zero‑gravity environment. Its tool‑based navigation, hatchet anchoring, chain swinging, and extinguisher thrust directly feed into deliberately tough levels. Visual design is pared back and atmospheric, while the story reveals itself solely through scattered audio logs. There’s no overt conclusion in the body, but as you progress, the interplay between mechanics, space, and narrative becomes clearer. It’s a game built around discipline and curiosity. 

• Released version