
Soft(A)ware
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
“Awareness is the first step to escape.”

Soft(A)ware is a surreal puzzle-platformer set inside a vast, hostile system. You awaken in a virtual world that functions as a prison — a place designed to limit, to control, and to erase any trace of freedom.
By bending gravity, rewinding time, and outwitting the constructs hunting you, each challenge becomes both a puzzle to solve and a test of how far you’re willing to push against the system.
Key Features
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Gravity-shifting traversal — walk on walls, ceilings, and impossible paths.
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Time-rewind mechanics — undo mistakes, experiment freely, and master temporal puzzles.
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Modular level design — hand-crafted challenges mixed with procedural variety.
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Secrets and hidden pathways — rewards for exploration beyond the obvious.
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A surreal digital atmosphere — discover a world of shifting constructs and quiet oppression.
Every action leaves a mark. Every choice destabilizes control. And every step brings you closer to understanding what — and who — is truly trapped.
Modes
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Story — Learn the mechanics, abilities, and puzzles as you progress.
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Story Plus — Replay the story with all abilities unlocked (available after completing the story once).
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Endless — Procedurally generated levels with infinite possibilities; test your mastery and climb local high scores.
Note About This Version
This version of Soft(A)ware is a standalone, DRM-free release and includes all core gameplay.
Missing Steam Features:
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No Steam Cloud Saves (local saves only)
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No Steam Achievements (local achievements included)
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No Leaderboards (local high scores only)
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No Steam Rich Presence
Players looking for the full Steam experience with cloud saves, achievements, and online leaderboards should purchase the Steam version for those additional features.

| Published | 5 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Author | B0TLANNER Games |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action, Adventure, Platformer |
| Made with | Blender, Godot, GIMP, Audacity |
| Tags | 3D, 3D Platformer, ascii, Singleplayer, storygame, Story Rich |
| Average session | About a half-hour |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox controller, Playstation controller |
| Accessibility | Subtitles, Configurable controls, Interactive tutorial |
| Links | Steam, Homepage, Steam, YouTube, Homepage |
| AI Disclosure | AI Assisted, Code, Graphics, Sounds, Text |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $13 USD. You will get access to the following files:





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