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Game
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Hayfever
Developer Pixadome
Help Thomas the Allergic Mailman gather all his lost letters in this challenging and unique 2D platformer! In Hayfever, the player takes control of Thomas – a young postman with a strong work ethic. There is just one tiny little issue… Thomas suffers from terrible (and we mean TERRIBLE) allergies. From the Steam store page
63 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 28, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
43 positive · 6 negative
95% range 76–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 43 | 6 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
47 of 53 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 44 yes, 6 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 50 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (62 of 69 positive).
Players praise Hayfever as a polished, challenging platformer with a unique sneeze-dash mechanic. [1][2] Many compare it favorably to Celeste and Super Meat Boy, citing similar difficulty and quick respawns. [3][4][5] Some reviewers note bugs and a lack of creativity in later levels, while others find it too difficult. [6][7][8]
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- [6]
Too difficult for the average player. Also, when you DO accomplish things it feels more like luck than skill. Refund.
- [1]
Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? No, but it is a polished rage platformer with rather short (but numerous) levels and frequent checkpoints. Dash by sneezing and collect the letters lying around everywhere. Only played through the first 9 levels but I like what I saw so far. …
- [3]
I think Hayfever is really fun, I would describe it as "Celeste but with sneezing". It's got that quick respawn feeling like Celeste and Super Meat Boy so I find myself continuing to trying to complete the obstacle infront of me. The music and animations are amazing so that's also a big bonus! Now I've just played the first world and I guess that it gets more difficult (not saying that World 1 was easy..) so if you …
- [4]
Holy cow, this game is a hidden gem if there ever was one. It's all the best parts of games like Celeste and Super Meat Boy and then some. The core mechanic is a sneeze which functions like Madeline's dash, except it gets stronger and refreshes every time you collect pollen. There's very clever things done with this. It's the right amount of difficult too without feeling frustrating, you don't have to do an …
- [2]
So good! I am not a platformer gamer but last time I played a platformer that was this engaging was years back! I have huge respect for how much time must have gone into the polishing phase of this games development, mad props! Fun concept that evolves seamlessly as you progress! Try it, get addicted
Summarised from 34 of the 64 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Hayfever talk about polished and well-designed platforming with frequent checkpoints; those who didn't talk about too difficult for average players, feeling luck-based. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 63 · most liked firstReview by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? No, but it is a polished rage platformer with rather short (but numerous) levels and frequent checkpoints. Dash by sneezing and collect the letters lying around everywhere. Only played through the first 9 levels but I like what I saw so far. Cute, apart from the deadly spikes. And the mising cloud saves.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So good! I am not a platformer gamer but last time I played a platformer that was this engaging was years back! I have huge respect for how much time must have gone into the polishing phase of this games development, mad props! Fun concept that evolves seamlessly as you progress! Try it, get addicted
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Jump refreshers have always been a mechanic I've enjoyed in games, and Hayfever really takes it to the next level. You can sneeze (dash) in 8 directions and these refreshers will both recharge your sneeze and make it more powerful depending on how many you pick up before executing it. On top of that, Hayfever introduces new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh with each chapter. There are secrets and collectibles aplenty to be found within the game's numerous stages. The collectibles are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh fun, it's time for everyone's favourite seasonal game: Hayfever or Cold?
neutral · AI labelView post →I think Hayfever is really fun, I would describe it as "Celeste but with sneezing". It's got that quick respawn feeling like Celeste and Super Meat Boy so I find myself continuing to trying to complete the obstacle infront of me. The music and animations are amazing so that's also a big bonus! Now I've just played the first world and I guess that it gets more difficult (not saying that World 1 was easy..) so if you like difficult platformers like Super Meat Boy and Celeste then you should…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great for us that like challenging platformers. I usually play them on the switch but got this for my living room PC after playing Super Meat Boy on my big screen TV. Highly addictive gameplay (just one more level), nice flow when it comes to the controls, excellent sound design.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →oh boy time to play my new favourite game: Is My Hayfever Just Flaring Up Worse Than Usual Or Did I Actually Get A Cold From Spending Two Hours Mopping Walk In Fridges Last Night
neutral · AI labelView post →Too difficult for the average player. Also, when you DO accomplish things it feels more like luck than skill. Refund.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't let it's cute exterior fool you, deep inside Hayfever is the dark souls of mail delivery games. Challenge fit for the truly crunchy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hard-as-nails platformer! I'm having to retry most sections several times before getting through, but once you really manage to get "in the zone" it feels great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't recommend it, but read below to see if you're still interested. Here's what you do: You play as a mailman named Thomas delivering letters when you lose a bunch of them all of a sudden. You play through a series of 2D platforming levels to deliver mail and collect your lost letters. Thomas also has serious allergies and can use his sneeze as an additional jump in the air. This can be aimed in eight directions. There are various powerups in each level which add to his abilities, such as…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun platforming that can get very tricky when trying to get the collectibles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Achievement unlocked: Welding while having my annual hayfever attack and not sneezing into the mask. #Welding #Hayfever #Snot #Allergies
neutral · AI labelView post →Holy cow, this game is a hidden gem if there ever was one. It's all the best parts of games like Celeste and Super Meat Boy and then some. The core mechanic is a sneeze which functions like Madeline's dash, except it gets stronger and refreshes every time you collect pollen. There's very clever things done with this. It's the right amount of difficult too without feeling frustrating, you don't have to do an incredibly large amount of inputs but when you get it right, it feels so good. The…
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neutral · AI labelView post →Although I enjoyed most of the time I spent on the game, it's very lackluster given the price tag. Lots of the levels feel samey which becomes especially apparent after unlocking the Hard World, where the stages mostly require the player to beat their regular equivalents, but with a ton more spikes and enemies, without any creative spins whatsoever. The platforming itself is solid, but rough around the edges, I encountered a few bugs, one softlock and throughout the 8 hours I've played I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Disclaimer: My scores/reviews are almost always based on having bought the game at close to the "lowest historical price" on steam at time of purchase. Quick score: 5/5 Notes: Some of the level design and mechanics can feel slightly clunky at times, but overall great platformer with a ton of content. Game starts off deceptively easy but gets fairly challenging pretty quickly past the 1st world. Music and visuals are great as well, but that should be apparent from the trailer. One of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun precision platformer. The main ability is being able to dash by sneezing, and this dash has varying levels of power depending on how much dust you hit before using it. The level design is really well done, and the gameplay is super satisfying. There are 4 worlds + a hard mode world, each of which introducing new mechanics to the game, keeping it fresh throughout. It often goes on sale 75% off, and at that price, it's an absolute steal! Recommended even at full price, especially if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this game a lot. I'm not usually into platformers but something about this grabbed me. I think that generally I tend to get frustrated with this sort of game and quickly lose interest. That's mainly down to having to redo sections over and over again till you get that perfect series of inputs and pass it. With this game I didn't really get stuck at any point, so far at least, and it usually only takes a couple of tries to progress. I find that the checkpoints are well placed so you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hayfever is horrific at the moment. Constant game of is it hayfever or Covid. Eyes glued shut in the mornings. Croaky voice. Dizzy from congestion. On the edge of a constant sinus headache on top of the regular flavour headache that seems to be permanent now.
neutral · AI labelView post →I guess since I was forced to buy my own game I get the right to review my own game.. wtf
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good Dustforce/Celeste inspired platformer. (+) Good level of challenge without being frustrating (for the most part). (+) Good learning and difficulty curve. (+) Last world is a great challenge. (+) Interesting use of the dash reset mechanic. The player will use the dash reset to do many of the plataforming challenges, it is interesting how they recontextualize the dash reset to be a environmental hazard in certain sections. (-) The presentention can a be a bit gross sometimes, but nothing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A polished and well though out game. Definetively recommends buying :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game so far! I love the soundtrack , art, level design, and everything. The attention to detail is apparent everywhere, and the levels feel very polished as you're playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cutest platform game in a long time :) Highly recommended! This game will keep me busy until summer!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game! Always been a fan of platformers and this game does not disappoint, the music is also great!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →😅Hayfever😅 is now FREE to play on Steam! Don't miss this Very Positive platformer! Link:⬇️ store.steampowered.com/app/1159450/... Looking for something new to play without spending anything? Hayfever is now available for FREE on Steam, despite previously being a paid game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Platformer Mediocrity Par Excellence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction & Premise Hayfever is a 2D Platformer developed by Pixadome and published by Silver Lining Interactive. In it you play a fever-stricken mailman, who has accidentally managed to sneeze all of his letters away. The levels consist of you hunting down the itinerant letters with your co-worker, Charlie, before your boss realizes and fires you. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun platformer with fun mechanics and artstyle, really recommend it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Mom, can we get Celeste dash?" "No honey, we have Celeste dash at home." Celeste dash at home:
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprisingly polished precision platformer about a sneezy fellow allergic to peanuts, among other things. The game mechanics are quite clever, as they map well to the allergy theme. Good and hard. Please follow my curator page, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6856591-Designer-Plays/]Designer Plays, for a truly massive number of concise and honest reviews from a 25-year veteran Game Designer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun, cute, and definitely difficult for anyone wanting a challenge, this game is easily one I recommend for its unique use of the double-jump mechanics as well as strategy involved in using the environment around you for proper navigation. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very nice masocore platformer. A slower-paced Super Meat Boy. As a hardcore gamer I recommend this hardcore game for hardcore people like myself.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33401179/]Follow my curator page for more recommendations! TL;DR: Hayfever is a cute platformer that'll lure you in with a charming style and excellent soundtrack before revealing it's Super Meat Boy inspirations, cranking the difficulty up, and throwing bees in your face. So far I've only gotten through the first season, which there are four of. You start on Summer. The first three weeks are pretty relaxed and easy. I was able to get every single…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite a good platformer. The sneezing mechanics are somewhat similar to Celeste's dashes, so if you liked Celeste there is a good chance you will like this. It's still has a few obvious bugs at the time this review was written, but it's mostly stuff you can ignore. Edit: Spelling
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hayfever pros: //fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on cons: //a lot of difficult platforming //platforming is at master level difficulty //too many hazards //sometime controls become unresponsive or button presses don't register //good game Personal Suggested Purchase Price: Free To Play extra notes: //you are mailman tom who lost their mail and must platform you way through difficult 2D-side-scrolling levels //use your sneezing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →sexy sexy sexy do you need a taxi
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pollen levels: like snuffling into a kitten belly the size of Outdoors. Good lawd. Pilling up to drive to the indoor gym! #hayfever
neutral · AI labelView post →Hayfever has really upped its game today! 🤧
neutral · AI labelView post →Solid platformer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hayfever is killing me this year. Currently in the bath, steaming my eyes, hoping they'll calm down enough to watch the football. My eyes were watering so much I ended up watching England's game wearing sunglasses
neutral · AI labelView post →I think it is an excellent game for its genre. I really love it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very pleasant and nice challenge platformer. Think Super Meat Boy, but not gross or mean-spirited. Cute and friendly pixelart and good music. The stages have interesting and varied mechanics. A sadly under-appreciated indie gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is great! And I would recommend everyone to give this game a try. It's fast-paced with precise movement and really difficult! And on top of all that, there's a bunch of content that'll take you a good while to get through. All and all a super solid platformer for everyone to enjoy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A finely crafted platformer/allergy simulator with a happy-go-lucky vibe. The main character propels himself around by sneezing, with different types of pollen affecting his movement. This is an inspired, simple mechanic that stays fresh throughout the whole game. Levels vary massively in pacing, ranging from slow and cerebral to high-octane twitch festivals. Unsurprisingly, Hayfever shares a lot in common with Celeste. You die in one hit, and have an 8-way dash as your main means of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For the price of free it is hard to fault this game but it's not perfect and it's a shame too because I wouldn't give this game a negative review because I had fun but the game has some annoyances in various bugs that look like they'll never be fixed. Mostly the game will sometimes just eat inputs and the game doesn't always reset properly to the original state when dying in a level. But otherwise it's a fun platformer that I'm surprised is free.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THIs is a great platformer my faavourite free game on steam at the moment
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got my hands on this cheerful little game today and thought, “Alright, simple graphics, let’s give it a shot.” It starts off like one of those classic platformers I’ve been seeing for the last 30 years — nothing new, nothing shocking, but still kind of charming. The first level was actually nice: colorful, friendly, even a tiny tutorial to make me feel welcome. And then came level two. Suddenly there’s a wall right in front of me, and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to jump…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →😅Hayfever😅 is now FREE to play on Steam! Don't miss this Very Positive platformer! Used to be a paid for game and now it's free. Link:⬇️ store.steampowered.com/app/1159450/... Mega Man Reloaded Bundle sakein.short.gy/MegaMan
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm playing a game of 'Hayfever or cold?' It involves having a Lemsip wondering why it's doing bugger all and then saying 'fuck you trees.'
neutral · AI labelView post →Hayfever's controls are absolutely abysmal, it's a struggle just moving in the desired direction - and that's if you can even get the game to recognize your inputs, I lost track of how many times I died simply because my character didn't jump when I commanded him to jump. This would be bad enough for most titles but it's an absolute dealbreaker for a precision platformer, I'm genuinely stunned that the game was released with controls this downright terrible. Strong recommendation to avoid.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hayfever, developed by Pixadome and published by Silver Lining Interactive, is a precision platformer that cleverly transforms a character’s debilitating seasonal allergies into a core gameplay mechanic. You play as Thomas, an unfortunate but determined postman who loses all his letters due to an intense sneeze. What might have been a quirky backstory in another game becomes the foundation for a unique and inventive set of platforming mechanics, as Thomas uses his various allergic reactions as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favourite game is back, HAYFEVER OR COLD!
neutral · AI labelView post →Was suffering with Hayfever badly during the weekend so decided to just start playing this game I've had on my radar for a while. Ended up binge playing it all to the end. and now I'm in emotional distress 11/10 VERY good game.
positive · AI labelView post →🤧LIVE NOW🤧 Hayfever is hayfevering (my voice exists for now at least...) but we need to finish this game tonight! twitch.tv/thechrisish
neutral · AI labelView post →A true hidden gem of the "precision platformer" genre. Really well designed levels as well as movement mechanics. A lot of the power-ups and level mechanics are unique and fun, but a couple (namely the red orbs-similar to the ones in Celeste) require incredibly quick and precise direction input, which can be tough to achieve consistently. Nothing that takes away from the overall experience though. I bought this on Switch a couple years ago. Got an itch to play a good platformer and ended up…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Met the guy who made it when i was younger and got to try it, remembered it yesterday, bought it, amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not gonna leave a bad review only because I don't think deserves an entire ''DONT BUY IT''. I wish I could give it a 'meh'. The mechanic is nothing new but it's something you don't see many games using and the ways the game explore this single mechanic are actually really good but some of the level design and OMG specially the first and only boss that I fought (the cloud) is TERRIBLE. The lasers are not telegraphed so you don't know when they'll start nor end and the way you need to hit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Weirdly fun little platformer that truly takes it's mechanics to the limit. While it can be a bit dull visually, the mechanics are tight and the sense of weight is really fun. Nothing is wasted, a pretty good time. If you enjoy tight pure platformers like super meatboy, give this a shot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Precision platformer with a lovely presentation and a really nice spin on standard dash mechanics. Gradually builds up the challenge and the hard world is brutal, but the main story remains accessible. Great fun! Check out https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41559946 for more recommendations!
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