Allocation

About

Allocation is an indie adventure game that swaps traditional Metroidvania progression for a puzzle-focused approach. Instead of exploring an interconnected world or unlocking character upgrades, you navigate self-contained levels filled with shifting platforms and environmental challenges. Each stage requires rearranging objects and manipulating physics to reach the exit, with solutions often hinging on precise timing and resource management. The lack of backtracking forces you to plan carefully, as mistakes can reset entire sequences. The game’s biggest twist is its rejection of genre norms. No power-ups. No hidden paths. Just 24 distinct puzzles that escalate in complexity. Community stats show 60% of players complete it, with an average playtime of 3 hours. While short, its minimalist design and emphasis on pure problem-solving logic appeal to fans of cerebral platformers. A 78% rating on Steam suggests it divides opinions, but the challenge feels earned for those who stick with it.