Refactor

About

Refactor puts you in control of a physics-based platformer that treats the entire level as a puzzle. You navigate this world by rearranging map pieces to build your own paths, effectively turning the screen upside down whenever needed. The game borrows heavy mechanics from classic Metroidvanias but adds a unique twist where the environment itself shifts based on your actions. You must uncover secrets and grab new abilities to progress through a setting that changes shape as you solve its problems. The story follows misfits who get thrown into a society obsessed with perfection, leaving them to find their place among those rejected for being imperfect. Players have noted how clever the map manipulation feels when trying to reach new areas without a traditional path. The indie developers at NextGen Pants Inc delivered a single-player adventure that runs smoothly on PC, Linux, and Mac. Community feedback highlights the satisfaction of solving environmental puzzles while uncovering the deeper mystery behind the game world.

Storyline

Every day in the world of Refactor thousands of puzzle pieces are created for the explicit purpose of playing “The Game”. Requiring perfection, only perfect puzzle pieces are selected for use and those who are imperfect are shunned by society and decommissioned. Thrown into this hostile environment, it is up to a couple of misfits to find their place in this unbending society. Refactor is a physics-based platformer taking elements from classic Metroidvanias. Placed in a world that is a puzzle itself, you can literally turn the world upside down by rearranging the map and building your own pathways through the game. Uncover secrets, acquire new abilities and upgrades, and discover where you fit in the world.