(square)

(square) (2022)

Brennan Curtis Cottrell · August 8, 2022 · Top-Down Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter, Action, Puzzle, Shooter

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About (square)

✦ AI summary

(square) is a game where you launch a deadly projectile at enemies that can just as easily destroy you if you're not careful, forcing you to master the distance and timing of each shot. Recall your square weapon mid-flight and navigate over 45 challenging levels across three chapters where a single mistake means your own demise.

Launch. Recall. Avoid.

(square) — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

(square) is a short but engaging arcade puzzle-action game with a unique mechanic where players must learn level patterns and plan strategically rather than rely on reflexes, though the deliberate movement acceleration takes adjustment. Players praise the clever difficulty curve, satisfying boss encounters, and excellent music, but warn that the game is quite challenging with unforgiving hitboxes and some balancing issues in later levels. Most players seem to feel it's worth experiencing despite its brevity, though a few note the lack of settings customization as a minor drawback.

Recommended Sep 26, 2026
kinda short, but very cool! my only real gripe is that because the player has a slight acceleration when moving, movement just takes a while to get used to. (but the music is banging so it makes up for it)
Recommended May 31, 2026
Very fun mechanic. Looks like an action game, but is actually more of a puzzle game because the levels become harder by intentionally drowning you with things to pay attention to. The key to beating it is learning how the levels will play out and plan your moves ahead. So the game rewards strategy more than it rewards reflexes, especially in the Appendix levels.
Recommended Sep 20, 2025
I like this game. It has a very unique play style and the way it introduces new enemies and obstacles is quite well thought. I played on a controller and it was quite fun, Especially the hardest levels at the end... that EVIL circle felt so good to finally get! Took me 55 mins to beat but very enjoyable. Thank you!
Recommended Mar 8, 2025
underrated arcade super hard rage inducing game. The hit boxes are unforgiving and some later levels are ridiculously hard and need play testing and balancing but the mechanics are very fun to learn, master and play with
Recommended Jan 26, 2025
Square.
Recommended Nov 30, 2024
(square) is pretty much a short and simple game where you must destroy highlighted objects using your trust-worthy, but deadly square. Do make sure you have a punching bag... You can rage a bit. The only complaint I have is the limited setting configurations.

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