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Ageless
Developer One More Dream Studios
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself. From the Steam store page
206 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
46
Mixed
86 positive · 102 negative
95% range 39–53%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 86 | 102 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
116 of 241 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Mixed audience reception: praised for concept and visuals, but criticised for imprecise controls and frustrating difficulty.
Players are split on Ageless. Some praise its unique age-altering mechanic and charming visuals, calling it 'one of the most inspired and interesting puzzle/platformers I've played in years' (R7) and noting that 'the game's graphics and scenery are top-notch' (R5). Others find the controls imprecise and the difficulty punishing, with one player stating 'the controls feel 'fine' but worse' (R16) and another calling it 'frustrating, unprecise' (R23). [7][5][16][23]
Many reviewers compare it unfavorably to Celeste, calling it 'just Celeste, but worse in every aspect' (R32) or 'a Celeste inspired puzzle game' (R8). The game's mixed rating (46% positive) reflects this divide: some find the puzzles clever and the story touching, while others cite 'janky hit boxes' (R31) and 'inconsistent physics' (R24) as dealbreakers. [32][8][31][24]
Praised unique mechanics · visuals · puzzle design
Criticised imprecise controls · frustrating difficulty · hitbox issues
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 8, 2026. Method
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Ageless sits at 46% positive across 188 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 206 · most liked firstAgeless Linux Emerges to Protest OS-Level Age Verification Laws. cross-posted from: https://piefed.zip/c/privacy/p/1261651/ageless-linux-emerges-to-protest-os-level-age-verification-laws > And thankfully, it's more than just a Linux distro without age verification.
neutral · AI labelView post →Ageless Linux Emerges to Protest OS-Level Age Verification Laws. And thankfully, it's more than just a Linux distro without age verification.
neutral · AI labelView post →Playing status: 100% achievement Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (6 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Ageless is a puzzle platformer where you can increase and decrease the age of a lifeform. Different lifeforms have different stages of their lifetime in addition to different behavior. There are 5 main areas in total, featuring different lifeforms in each area. Pros: - Different lifeforms in each area give a fresh perspective to the game - Optional,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not for me. I like the puzzles and the concept, unfortunately I don't don’t like games that require this amount of precision that necessitates either going back and doing every jump again no matter how far you are or having to reset all parts of the puzzle if you are off by just a bit. If you like stupid hard platforming with annoying resets on failure this game is well executed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7/10 I really like Ageless and I hope that in the future it'll find its target audience. Here are some remarks I made while reading other reviews: - If you feel like some levels are impossible: there is always an easier solution for every level and you've probably just overlooked it. I think the creators have really understood how to make a great and unique puzzle game that makes your own efforts feel really good. On the other hand I didn't have any problems with hit boxes or other character…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After a bit of bowing and wall jumping, you'll get a bow and dash jump, and then you need to master timings... to spend much more time collecting hidden relics. Naturally, Ageless is a platformer game where you use the ability to change some 'live' objects to get yourself further. The fate of those supposedly 'live' creatures is not of your concern, of course. You just have the power to use them to your liking. Hmmm... It's not a bad game, it doesn't look bad, but... it's losing the catch…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a solid concept that it sticks to and evolves with new ways to play with its ageing mechanics that some players will be genuinely surprised at how smart the puzzles become. But, I cannot help but feel the game is missing that final polish, that spark that puts it on the same pedestal as Celeste and a few others. There are some irritating issues with the controls, which spoil what would otherwise be a quality puzzle platformer. I can say that fans of the genre will entertain with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm only about half way through, but I've found the controls to be very frustrating. Specifically wasd feels too imprecise for how "tuned" some of the puzzles seem to be. That or I beat some of the puzzles in the wrong way... Normally I don't mind the platforming being very challenging, but for whatever reason in this game I just find it to be frustrating. Further some of the puzzle solutions aren't telegraphed / taught before hand and are just thrown into an already challenging situation.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got as part of a bundle. It's been a while since I've rage quit a game. There's a difference between challenging and punishing. At times this feels punishing. A prime example is the second boss: You need to keep moving constantly, which causes issues because there are also stationary things that can kill you if they hit your finicky hitbox. As you move through the stage, you need to immediately have an idea of what part of the puzzle you will do next. While also dodging attacks. While…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unlikable characters, frustrating, unprecise, lagging(to sit on a fish you have to be in ideal position, eventhough game says just to press "E") controls, sometimes bad level design, poorly executed bosses(the tree one straight up killed me few times after respawn). Overall not really worth your time
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You made a vampire dating game. You have graduated to Ageless, Eternal Emo
neutral · AI labelView post →It's not the worst thing ever, but it's a puzzle platformer with some inconsistent physics and imprecise controls. Frustrating at times with erratic difficulty.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless is such an odd game. The art is great, the story is fine, the character movement is perfectly serviceable. this should be a perfectly serviceable 6 or 7 out of 10 game. Like, on a "10 is a near flawless masterpiece, pinnacle of gaming, 5 is bog standard neutrality" sort of scale. But it's not. Devil's in the details here. It's the way you instantly go to the direction select when touching something in ageless mode, constantly leading to restarts. It's the way you clip through some…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charming Aesthetics, Challenging Frustrations Ageless offers a visually delightful experience with its charming graphics and intriguing mechanics. The game's art style complements its gameplay, drawing players into a world where the mechanics themselves become a key part of the appeal. Additionally, the storyline weaves an entertaining narrative, adding depth to the overall experience. However, despite its visual appeal and engaging story, Ageless encounters significant hurdles in its…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →graphically it sucks could u not afford more than 12 pixels per character or what
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a Unity game for 15–19€ ????? WHY? its like Geometry Dash or Hollow Knight just with a little story, u spend most of the time at the beginning just playin through it so you cant get a refund
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it to others, which is a shame, because it has some nice features, especially the idea of alteration of animals' ages. The difficulty varies wildly from one puzzle to another with some puzzles taking me 10 seconds while others taking me 1 hour. The controls are quite glitchy and have weird interactions with the poor environment, which may…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After spending 10 hours beating Ageless, I walked away unhappy by my experience. Specifically with the following issues: - Hit Boxes are not reliable - Key input and delays/lag led to a lot of infuriating moments - Some levels did not load properly, even after verifying the game multiple times, I had to take alternate approaches that luckily worked. Overall the games bugginess led to a poor experience. I would not recommend this to someone who enjoys platformers, definitely…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is the game dev equivalent "You can copy my homework, just change it up a bit." It's just Celeste, but worse in every aspect.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is okay. It is by no means worth anywhere near $15. Pros: -The music isn't bad -Interesting puzzle mechanic -Visually appealing Cons: -Floaty controls -The bosses aren't bosses, they're tedious obstacle courses -Janky hit boxes make the game very frustrating when completing puzzles -In the Vestige stage the boss frequently won't appear at all -Cut scenes go on for way too long -The sound of Protagonist speaking sounds like a whining five year old, making every cut scene even harder…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got it with HumbleBundle Dont let the childish artstyle and dialogue fool you - this game is very hard/precise. The frequent savepoints make it bearable. On the second boss fight (I am stuck in second phase) there should be more. Some relics (collectibles) are ridiculously hard to get. Sometimes its the players fault for using the abilities wrong, but often its just unforgiving placement of spikes and janky mechanics. I recommend it to masochists My left hand hurts Edit: Your left has to do…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually write reviews for two reason: the game is surprisingly good or even exceptional and I have to say something about it, or the game is so bad that I feel the need to caution other people against wasting their time or money. This isn't either of those cases. But currently the game sits at a Mixed rating, and I think it deserves more. Let's get straight to the point: this game isn't perfect, far from it. As others have pointed out, the story isn't great (but by no means bad,) and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh boy, this game needs a review. If you want to play this game for the story rather than gameplay, get Celeste and forget about this one. If it's the opposite, however, get this one on sale or borrow it from a friend (and then play Celeste if you want) I actually liked this game, but honestly the mixed reviews are well deserved. The gameplay is pretty good, even more so if you get the relics in case you're looking for a challenge... the physics, however, can be quite annoying: they feel…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are already many great positive reviews that explain this game and its mechanics very well, so instead I'll address the negative ones. As of May 2026, the game has Mixed reviews on Steam, and many of the negative reviews complain about the same things: controls and difficulty. Personally, I think the game should recommend playing with a controller. In fact, most platformer games should. I've played a good number of platformers, and I only recently started using a controller for them.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you can look past the clunky controls/physics, it's not the worst way to spend your time. However, I found myself rage quitting sooner than I anticipated after trying hard, and only finding a frustrating platformer that made me want to replay Celeste instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless is a pretty cool game where you manipulate the age of different objects for puzzle solving, came out in 2020 and only just now has 50 reviews. I got it on Switch though but it's very fun but can get tough. It's also now on sale on Steam for 3 dollars. store.steampowered.com/app/1210150/...
positive · AI labelView post →Ageless is a visually stunning puzzle-platformer with some interesting mechanics, but it ultimately left me feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. While the game's graphics and scenery are top-notch, with environments that dynamically affect enemies, the experience as a whole felt punishing rather than challenging. The protagonist, burdened by constant self-loathing and depression, quickly became insufferable. Even after overcoming monumental challenges, like defeating ancient robots and facing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most inspired and interesting puzzle/pateformer I've played in years. Controls are precise, story is touching and the increasing difficulty is very well balanced. Truly a good surprise.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did not not liked it. Boring puzzles that requires perfect timed execution hindered by bad controls.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless is a twitch precision platformer. I certainly don't think it's a BAD game, it's just not a genre I enjoy and thus not something I'd recommend. I found it too frustrating, having to grind the same section until you've mastered it, requiring at times precision movements and twitch reaction times to solve the puzzle.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR: A game more enjoyable because of its flaws in writing, rather than its gameplay Ageless is a puzzle-platformer where you use special powers in order to change the ages of living creatures to help you along the way. The game is fairly light on tutorials, and expects you to pick things up quickly, which is a boon and a flaw at times. Some more advanced mechanics of the game are left unexplained for you to learn through either trial or error, or a walkthrough, and it adds even more to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless is a promising title, use your bow and abilities to perform a series of jumps or a series of shots to solve the room, the game starts really nice, until i got to the first boss(or escape sequence?) something was chasing me, and while running, the chase sequence was soon to be as a pixel perfect chase sequence, you have a flat ground to run in, no jumps(and no reason to jump), yet somehow it cached me so many times, without any reason, even tho i did all i could(that is, a dash once and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its OK, Not going to win any GOY awards but i think some people will like it. The games has a lot of feelings of Celeste but lacks some polish. There are aspects of the levels and challenges that need more room for error and it felt kinda arbitrary and slows down the game when it takes multiple shots to cause aging. Art style is OK but the walk cycle and jump animations are a little less than desirable. Seeing as this is this developers first game on the steam platform we can expect to see…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a game with some interesting ideas and mechanics that fails to deliver because of obnoxiusly tedius bosses and some levels that have unintuitive answers. note: if you want to play it use a controller. The mose+ keyboard layout makes things harder than it should be
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gabbie Hughes with the empty net goal and it's 3-1 Ottawa with 1:30 to go. Jocelyne Larocque, the "Ageless Wonder," picks up her second assist of the game, third point of the playoffs.
neutral · AI labelView post →I'll appreciate that it's hard to be a devil's advocate on an argument and provide a nuanced take. But I will say the points made on the [Ageless Linux website](https://agelesslinux.org/) demonstrate why that's an issue, primarily around how you're teaching kids from their first time on the internet to lie. It really doesn't matter whether this happens through a drivers' license pic or a DOB selector.
neutral · AI labelView post →I rage quit after an hour if you like a challenge however you might enjoy it more than I did
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Initially I was very charmed with this puzzle platformer. You play a girl who gains the power to change the age of plants and animals, which also changes their behavior. A young tree can be used to catapult yourself through the air for example, while older trees can lift you up with their roots. This mechanic works very well and is used to create some clever puzzles in a beautiful pixelated game world. Sadly the controls and hit boxes aren't as good as they should be (at least on the Steam…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hmmm... the idea looks nice and pixel art is cool, BUT the game wants you to to stand pixel perfect A LOT. I was in a position where i couldn't do something just because i wasn't standing in the pixel perfect spot that was required to hit some baby rhino... I've tried for 10 minutes, than went back to previous screen and came back, and than i was able to hit it from the first try.... Later i die in the same screen and the frustration of finding perfect spot starts again... this made the whole…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a Celeste inspired puzzle game, where the main protagonist shoots magic arrows to age or de-age creatures to solve puzzles. All around a brilliant concept! However there are some issues... Puzzles: Like many other puzzle games there are great puzzles and then there are some less than great puzzles, ageless is no exception. There were some puzzles I really liked and there were some puzzles that were very sooooo annoying. Difficulty: In general usual puzzle stuff, when it shows…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game dries out pretty quickly. It's got a somewhat interesting mechanic and then it pads it out for so long. There are so many puzzles that feel really vague and I end up solving them in ways that feel incorrect because they don't always give you much guidance on how to approach them. The characters feel like typical tropes with the way they talk and sound, but the main reason I dropped it is out of pure boredom. Not a terrible game, has some good graphics, but becomes a yawnfest pretty…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has some cool concepts and the story is kind of interesting. With that said, I really tried to like this game. I get that precision-platforming games are more challenging than standard ones but there isn't even a challenge.. it's floaty and inconsistent controls. Hard to be precise when the slightest movement on your mouse or joystick changes everything. I'm sure this game would be more enjoyable if I were a better gamer, but not for a casual like me. I hope that other people enjoy…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just isn't for me. Main characters way of speaking was very irritating, plus alot of the the puzzles felt like off-brand Celeste. The gameplay gimmick was unique though but I have no desire to see this through unfortunately
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a nice puzzling platformer, however there are a few major issues remaining in the game. - Delaying the ability to fire arrows for the purpose of animations is a mistake in my opinion. If puzzles are designed to be solved with quick actions then you should not delay a player's actions for "cool animations". - Boss battles should be tuned for the level of progress the players have made in the game so far. As it stands, only 12% of players have finished the first world and only 6% of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was talking to a friend about this game and I'm pretty sure I said I liked it and hated it in the same breath, accidentally, which really sums it up. I love the concept, and the relatively minimalist presentation, as well as the lack of overly complex UI, HUD and in depth systems; it knows what it is, and doesn't reach beyond that. At the same time the controls don't feel quiiiiiiite precise enough, some of the hitboxes are completely off and while a minor flaw, the text boxes for the 'story'…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a terrible game for what its worth, but I HIGHLY suggest you start the game muted or with headphones on. The main character makes sounds that will have everyone in your house thinking this is a different type of game entirely. Outside of that, the game plays pretty competently and it's pretty easy to grasp the controls. I don't personally recommend the game, but this certainly has an audience out there. 7/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This could have been a great little game. I like the visuals, the idea is great and original and there are a lot of different puzzles to solve. The problem is that puzzles quickly become time sensitive and you must be very precise to pass them. Just that would still be alright for me, as it's a challenge I'm ready to accept. But the game lacks proper psychics and especially has a lot of bugs with inputs. I've seen discussions about different problems and many times I died because the game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way too difficult in some cases (as others pointed out, millisecond/pixel level timing and positioning). So at one point I know how to pass it (easy puzzle), but just can't pass it. The became very frustrating after 20 min.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The ideas that aren't lifted from other puzzle platformers get a few moments of intrigue before they become overused. Otherwise, Ageless is worth very little of your time. The game is shrouded in inconsistency and bursting with weak puzzles that are only challenging in how unreliable it is to execute their solutions. Like stale bread, it’s dry, hard to swallow, and representative of something much better. I constantly considered abandoning it out of boredom and mild irritation only to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless is one of literally thousands of console ported 2D retro pixel platformers polluting the Steam store. This particular platformer has you jumping around underground through various die-and-retry obstacle courses and other platformer puzzles. They chose to use obsolete retro pixel "art" as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics. It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget or talent, regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result. It's also worth…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I added a Teferi's Ageless Insight to my Mary Read & Anne Bonny deck, and it makes the deck so strong that it almost feels like a game changer 😂 #mtg #mtgcommander #magicthegathering
neutral · AI labelView post →hard to control :(
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →American Landscapes, 11-22-2013, barstow, calif. twelve years ago, curious me stopped in at Ageless Strategy Cards in the barstow mall. game player aaron was getting his cards to play a role playing game. i was FASCINATED by his hair. it was so perfect styled. #larahartleyphotography
neutral · AI labelView post →Would have given it a neutral if i could. The mechanics and the collectibles was more annoying than fun even if the mechanic was decently unique. But it is a good game overall, well made and looks decent.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My attempt on #Twitch at playing Ageless saved to Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MR0nJcmyq4 #Ageless #OneMoreDreamStudios #IndieGame #IndieGames #IndieGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Post four indie games you think more people should have played Haven Park, Overland, Ageless, Beyond the Chiron Gate
neutral · AI labelView post →Do give it a chance, it will surprise you. Do play it thru to the end, as the ending is well worth it, and has some of the best puzzles I've encountered in a while. Don't get bogged down hunting for artefacts on your first play. Don't give up when you get stuck in the Hell Elevator level, which can go ♥♥♥♥ itself. Do read the dialogue, as it is actually pretty good stuff. Do try to enjoy yourself, and don't worry about the occasional jank! :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless ⭐️⭐️⭐️ === ( 🎯 Difficulty ) === ☐ No Difficulty ☐ Easy ☑ Standard ☐ Big Learning Curve ☐ Hard ☐ Impossible === ( 👪 Audience ) === ☑ Everyone ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Mature === ( 👀 Graphics ) === ☐ What Is This? ☐ Bad ☑ Acceptable ☐ Good ☐ Great ☐ Stylistic ☐ Beautiful ☐ Masterpiece === ( Sound/Music ) === ☐ Bad ☐ Nothing Special ☐ Okay ☑ Great ☐ Beautiful ☐ I´m Gonna Cry === ( 🌏 Story ) === ☐ This Game Has No Story ☐ Nothing Special ☑ It´s Alright ☐ Well Written ☐ Epic…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ageless looks like Celeste. The story is very Celeste-like. But Ageless fails to nail the one thing that made Celeste—and other high-profile platformers—really stand out: the controls. And it’s a shame, really. Some of these puzzles were very well designed. There are a lot of gems here, especially in the more difficult side objectives. The gist of it is the following: levels have animals and plants which you can age up or down, each age group having different properties and effects. And…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a good puzzle game. But there are some parts of the game where you are forced to speed run from a boss. In these instances you will realize how annoying some glitches are such as riding the dolphins. When you approach the creature to ride it, the toggle button appears. However you may press the button 5 to 6 times before the action occurs. This is not a one time occurrence but almost every time you attempt to engage with the creature. After posting on the message boards, the developers…
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