Alveole

Alveole

Emil Ismaylov · 2021 · Minimalist, Casual, Walking Simulator, Singleplayer, Puzzle

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Very Positive80% · 71
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About Alveole

Alveole is a minimalistic puzzle where the player must understand how to run and why does he do it?

Alveole is a short experimental project that explores the possibilities of the player in a restricted environment, where there is only one game mechanic, elevated to the absolute.

Playtime: between 15 – 40 minutes.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Aug 4, 2024
YA HUI ZNAET NA CHTO POTRTIL CHAS ZHIZNI NIHUYA NE PONYAL, NO OCHEN' INTERESNO
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 3, 2023
[h2]Aloe Vera[/h2] Before I begin this review I didnt thoroughly read the description which I never do, I like to go in fresh and see where it takes me So I might be a bit biased expecting more then this game could offer me I didnt play it for a long time as you can see its also a pretty short game. I didnt enjoy it too much though I've never seen a game with the minimalistic tag which is more true to its tag then this game. Your character stands in a wheel and runs. And the only mechanic you have is jumping. some spikes appear and you jump over them. Till you reach an ending. Fail and you reach another ending. Thats the whole game. I thought before I judged it too quickly too hard, let me check the achievements guide. If there is any story or special things. To see if there is more to the game then it seemed at that moment. And im gonna spoiler here all the endings/achievements so beware Almost every ending is as followed. Hit all the spikes. Jump over the first one and hit the others. Jump over the first 2 and hit the others. There is no story and really nothing going on. Not to be harsh but looking at a fish tank would give me more satisfaction. [b]Game Aspects:[/b] Its…
2 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 29, 2026
Alveole, developed by Emil Ismaylov and Denis Petrov and published by North Lab, is an unconventional puzzle experience that feels more like an interactive thought experiment than a traditional game. It strips gameplay down to a single repeating action and builds an entire experience around how players interpret and interact with that repetition. Rather than guiding you with clear objectives or instructions, it places you inside a confined, looping system and leaves you to uncover its rules through observation and experimentation. At a glance, the mechanics appear almost overly simple. You control a character running in a circular path, with the ability to jump over obstacles as they appear. This basic interaction forms the entirety of the gameplay, but the depth comes from how the game subtly alters the conditions of each loop. What initially feels like a straightforward timing exercise gradually reveals hidden layers, as players begin to notice patterns, variations, and responses to their actions. Progress is not tied to reflexes or precision alone, but to understanding how the system behaves and what it expects from you. Repetition is the defining element of the experience. Ea…
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 18, 2026
Cute short game where you try to get all your pictures. Clue is to jump and fail at obstacles at different rates and combinations. Definitely Recommended!!!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 5, 2023
wheel go brrrrr
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Jun 29, 2026
I expected something meaningful or more interactive.

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