Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 2966300 |
| Live current players | 2 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 7 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 2 |
| Price | $8.99 (40% off from $14.99) |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 40% |
| Original price USD | $14.99 |
| Current price USD | $8.99 |
| Release date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Developer | Silent Chicken |
| Publisher | Silent Chicken, WhisperGames |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Very Positive |
| Positive review percent | 91% |
| Positive reviews | 51 |
| Negative reviews | 5 |
| Total reviews | 56 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 24 |
| Average playtime forever | 858 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/ |
Short description
Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.
About this game
Sliding Hero is a brainteasing, explorative puzzle game where you can only slide in a single direction until hitting an obstacle. Will you outsmart the villa’s many trials and unmask the truth behind your imprisonment? A PUZZLE METROIDVANIA OF MOVEMENT AND MYSTERY Imprisoned in a sinister Venetian villa, use your wits to help Luca Sicomoro , a Serenissima military man, escape. Every move is a test of strategy , turning movement into a puzzle. Navigate a dark and intricate world inspired by 1700s Venice and Carnival’s masked mystique, where danger and deception lurk in every shadow . MASTER THE SLIDE Use environmental hazards, weapons, artefacts, and your momentum to dispatch enemies and avoid deadly traps . Each encounter is a skill test, where puzzle-solving and combat seamlessly intertwine in an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master movement system. EXPLORE AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD The villa is a maze of hidden passageways, locked doors, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Unlock new tools that let you backtrack to previously unreachable areas, forge shortcuts , and interact with the eccentric and enigmatic characters who dwell within. A DARK VENETIAN DREAM Step into a beautifully hand-drawn pixel art world steeped in the elegance and unease of the Carnival of Venice . A haunting, original soundtrack inspired by Italian Baroque melodies enhances the atmosphere as you piece together a story of mystery, fate, and self-discovery . FEATURES A unique puzzle-combat system built around momentum-based movement. Multiple weapons to unlock , each with a specific puzzle mechanic An atmospheric Venetian setting , blending historical beauty with eerie fantasy. Nonlinear Metroidvania exploration —discover new abilities to open fresh paths. Engaging and devious boss fights , where strategy is key. A fast-paced movement system designed with speedrunning in mind.
Supported languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese