Don't Push Me

Push them anyways.

Fantastic little game, super simple but tons of fun

This game has potential but the dev doesn't wanna work on it. Fix the online and you have a fun game. It's not that hard bro

Highly recommended if you like fighting games, but hate remembering things like combos or tech. Super fun, our group plays this cabinet every year at MAGfest. Super fun locally with friends if you have a projector setup. I think it would benefit a lot from online multiplayer if he can get that to work. I have not beaten the developer yet, but ONE OF THESE DAYS

Don't Push Me is a compact multiplayer title that proves a game does not need a complicated rule set to create entertaining competition. Developed by Ian Jacob Clayman and published by Jakeypoo Games, the game centers around a single straightforward objective: force your opponent into deadly spikes before they do the same to you. What initially appears to be a simple novelty quickly reveals itself as a focused test of reflexes, positioning, and timing. By stripping away unnecessary mechanics, the game places all attention on direct player interaction and the tension that comes from every movement carrying immediate consequences. The gameplay is built around a small collection of actions that anyone can learn within minutes. Players move, jump, and dash around compact arenas while attempting to outmaneuver each other. The dash mechanic serves as both an offensive weapon and a defensive escape tool, creating constant risk-versus-reward decisions. Because there are no complex attacks or layered systems to memorize, victories are determined largely by anticipation and precision. Every successful push feels earned, while every defeat can usually be traced back to a small mistake or a m…

Great sounds, responsive controls, easy to learn with a fair amount of depth.