Fun puzzle game. Part of the challenge is getting used to / good at the way you control the character (shooting backwards to move is counter-intuitive and will break your brain for a while), but it's a fun challenge. It runs really well, no issues there. Worked fine on an ultrawide monitor. Gameplay lasted a few good hours. The dialog is fun, and the original music was a treat. Most of the levels are pretty straightforward to figure out, but towards the end you'll definitely be challenged - whether by the movement puzzle itself, or just in getting the timing right to execute your planned moves, or both. A few times I definitely wished I could have "saved" so I could avoid repeating an easier bit right before a harder bit, but I guess that was part of what made the later levels more challenging. I wish there were more levels so I could keep going!
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About This Game
Redbeard's Recoil is a tile-based puzzle adventure. Shooting your cannon launches you three tiles backwards—it's the only way to move.
Existential dialectic
Along the way, you'll engage in philosophical dialogue with a nihilistic seagull named Gulliver. This charmingly existential gull disapproves of some of your main driving forces—namely, the collection of coins as a reason to press on. However, Redbeard has plenty to say in response to Gulliver's persistent flurry of despair. Can Redbeard teach Gulliver to strive for some greater purpose, or will the bird retain his conception of the world as transparently meaningless?
Tiled tribulations
Making progress when all motion is backwards is a strange endeavor. Redbeard emerges into a world of various objects, in their assorted configurations of blocking and allowing, danger and safety. At times he treads near Gulliver's amorality, in encounters with creatures reduced to mere stepping stones for self-advancement. In the end, Redbeard will have faced down dozens of challenges across three distinct areas, grappling not only with the world around him but also with his own existence.
Personal note from the developer
I'm a solo indie game dev, and this is my first release. For years, my hobbies have included programming, art, 3d modeling, music composition, and of course playing and thinking about games. It's been so nice to finally have a place to put all of that together. I hope you like it.
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User Reviews
Pessimistic parrot presents pretty powerfully perplexing puzzles? I'm having a tough time with some of these puzzles, but making just enough progress that it's a fantastically engaging game. The moment of realization when you figure out how to get past a level is a big relief. The visuals really "get out of the way" of the mechanics of the game and let you focus while occasionally providing some nice variety and being kinda soothing. It can take a second to load when you start it up, but don't give up! It's worth it once you're playing!
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2GB VRAM)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Redbeard's Recoil cost?
Redbeard's Recoil costs $7.99.
What are the system requirements for Redbeard's Recoil?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2GB VRAM) Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is Redbeard's Recoil available on?
Redbeard's Recoil is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Redbeard's Recoil worth buying?
Redbeard's Recoil has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Redbeard's Recoil released?
Redbeard's Recoil was released on Jun 20, 2025.
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