Glitcheon

About

Glitcheon is a single player Metroidvania where you navigate a dystopian future dominated by The Forum, an unchecked tech monopoly. Your character starts with glitchy abilities that let you find and exploit intentional bugs in the game world. You move through platforms and solve puzzles while using these system errors to progress past obstacles that would normally block your path. The story asks what happens when one social media platform controls everything, forcing you to fight for your existence within its digital walls. The standout feature here is how the gameplay mechanics tie directly into the narrative about a broken system. Instead of just standard platforming, you actively manipulate the game code itself to survive and uncover the truth behind The Forum's power. Players on PC and Linux have found this approach refreshing since it turns typical level design flaws into your primary tools for success. The indie atmosphere shines through in how the glitch effects feel intentional yet chaotic, creating a distinct visual style that matches the story themes.

Storyline

What if in the entire world there was only one social media platform? In Glitcheon, you will explore a dystopian future in this Metroidvania platformer in which a tech monopoly known as The Forum has gone completely unchecked. In some shape or form, The Forum senses your presence. You will need to take advantage of glitches in the system to preserve your consciousness.