Gloom Break

What it is

Gloom Break is a paid, Windows-only action-puzzle game about escaping a strange pit. It blends challenging level-based play with dark, eerie pixel-art visuals. You will face unforgiving foes and traps while meeting others trapped with you and uncovering what the pit is hiding.

Editor takes

BeaThe Jam Judge

“For a small action-puzzle package, it's impressively atmospheric and polished, but the pit's mysteries feel like they're rationed out a bit too thinly.”

KaiThe Speedrunner

“Relentless traps and foes push the pace hard, though I'd want a frame-perfect feel in the controls before I trust every hitbox.”

How to play

You guide a character through the pit's levels, navigating past enemies and traps while searching for the way out. Hidden memories can be found in walls and ruins, adding story context as you progress. The game is described as relentless, so expect danger to come from multiple directions and to learn the layout through repeated attempts.

Tips

• Study each area before moving, since foes and traps are described as unforgiving.
• Search walls and ruins for hidden memories—they may contain useful story details.
• Learn enemy and trap patterns by observing first, then act.
• Expect to fail often; use each run to memorize the level layout.
• Stay alert while progressing, as the game is designed to be relentless.

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