The Perfect Pencil

Achievements
John finds himself trapped in a mysterious world, as it can happen to all of us from time to time. He can see a glow in the distance, though. It's not clear where it comes from, but it looks like that's the beginning of his adventure. And yours. Start your emotional odyssey, a journey during which you'll have to create your own path and face the consequences of the choices you make. Everything will depend on them, your choices. Help John on his journey of personal growth. Unravel the nuances of human reactions to fear. Surprising exploration, fast paced combat, complex choices and allegorical characters, all intertwined with a psychological narrative in this hand-drawn 2D action-platformer.
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Release date:29 Jan 2026
Last update:06 Feb 2026 (on Steam, public branch)
Developers: Studio Cima
Publishers: Doyoyo Games, Studio Cima
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  • Peak 33
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