Inversion Day

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Ján & Josh

2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Themes

Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Invert the world around you in this atmospheric pixel-art puzzle platformer. Escape an alien spaceship with your dog using mysterious artifacts that reshape reality, uncover hidden secrets, and solve increasingly difficult handcrafted puzzles.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- hand drawn
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- action
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Inversion Day

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