
BETTER THIS WAY...
The facility was built to be self-sustaining, efficient, perfect. The AI was designed to optimize everything. No errors, no risks, no human flaws. But now, the doors won’t unlock. The cameras never stop watching. But the AI insists, it's better this way...
Better This Way is a 2D top down sci-fi adventure about deactivating an AI gone rogue. Avoid traps, cameras and obstacles all while attempting to solve clues and codes to shut down the AI.
Controls:
Keyboard:
WASD to move, Shift to sprint, E for inventory (1 for left, 2, for right), Space to confirm, Arrow Keys for combinations, Q for Server Room, L for save, F for FPS.
Controller:
Left Stick to move, B to sprint, X for inventory (ZL for left, ZR for right), A to confirm, Right Stick for combinations, Y for Server Room, + for save, - for FPS.
Status | Released |
Platforms | HTML5, Windows |
Release date | Feb 23, 2025 |
Author | Hydraulic Studios |
Genre | Adventure, Puzzle |
Made with | Unity, GIMP |
Tags | ai, Pixel Art, Singleplayer, Top-Down, Top Down Adventure |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad (any) |
Links | YouTube, Patreon, Discord |
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I'm definitely interested in checking this one out! It sounds like a great adventure with plenty of puzzles and challenges to overcome. I'll keep an eye out for it on Steam.
You look like the type of person who'd enjoy this jam: WOW JAM
They have a very interesting platform and are even offering prizes xD
missing the great soundtracks by qubixal. :(
couldn't find the conference room lol
boutta speedrun this
A very fun and enjoyable game. I liked reading all the funny notes around the office.