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Explore a newborn abstract universe, platform through connected realms, and fight foes in timed combo turns built around parries.
Released 20 Nov 2023
Timed Combo Battles
Parry Enemy Attacks
Absorb Foes for Skills
Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.
Developed by Noname Studios · Published by Coatsink
Set in a newly born abstract universe shaped by opposing polarities, Worldless follows two entities on a journey through a conflict-ridden world. Its story is conveyed with sparse dialogue and environmental details, leaving much open to interpretation.
Travel through interconnected regions by platforming, dashing, jumping, and using other movement abilities. Find routes, secrets, and upgrades, then return to earlier areas as new abilities open paths; switching between the two forms is part of traversal.
Combat alternates between timed attack turns, where you build combos and target enemy weaknesses, and defense turns, where you block, dodge, or parry. You can defeat foes or fill an absorption gauge to absorb them and earn upgrade points, then develop abilities through a talent tree.
Players frequently praise the unusual combat, which combines combo planning with timed blocks and parries, and find it especially satisfying to learn its systems and overcome challenging encounters. Reviews also often highlight the geometric art, fluid animations, music, and atmospheric world. Some enjoy piecing together the sparse story, while others find it difficult to follow.
Worldless unfolds in a newborn universe where entities are locked in an eternal conflict fueled by the polarizing nature of their attractions. These encounters can trigger an unstable exchange of polarities with transformations that are unpredictable and full of mysterious consequences.
In this stylized 2D platformer, you will explore intricate and interconnected realms brimming with secrets and mysteries. Master a rich set of abilities such as dashing and wall jumping to traverse these abstract landscapes.
Along your journey, you will face beings determined to stop you as you search for your place within this universe. Battles blend classic turn based strategy with real time action elements, demanding deep knowledge of mechanics for a thrilling and strategic combat.
Uncover unimaginable possibilities by dashing, jumping, and weaving through surreal environments on a quest for transcendence.
Customize your growth through a deep and rewarding talent tree designed to fit your playstyle.
Engage in fast-paced battles where mastering your attacks and defenses is key to overcoming your enemies.
Lose yourself in haunting yet beautiful melodies that connect you deeply to every corner of the world of Worldless.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 24 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
