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Guide four elemental forms through a 2D platforming journey, chaining momentum-based moves to cross increasingly demanding stages.
Released 24 May 2013
Move Without Left
Build Leftward Momentum
Race Player Ghosts
Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.
Developed by I-Illusions · Published by I-Illusions






Element4l is a 2D platformer about four elements bound together on a journey to shape life. You guide them through environments where nature and the sun stand in their way.
Rather than moving directly in every direction, you switch between air, fire, rock, and ice to lift, push, drop, and build momentum. Progress depends on timing and chaining these elemental movements to navigate obstacles.
The game has 16 levels across four stages, alongside tutorial and bonus levels. As obstacles become more demanding, players apply the movement system in new ways; collectibles and a competitive race mode with adaptive player ghosts offer additional goals.
Players often praise the soundtrack, soft visual style, and atmosphere, along with the cute elemental characters. Some also enjoy learning the unusual momentum-based controls and find precise sequences satisfying once they click. The challenge is divisive: several reviews describe demanding, trial-and-error levels, while others appreciate the difficulty; some criticize the explanations as unclear.


| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
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| Achievements | 20 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 77/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |