CTRL-Z

CTRL Z

CTRL Z is a puzzle-platformer game developed for a game jam with the theme “Rewind.”

You play as Glitch, a bug born inside a broken computer system. Something is wrong, and the system is slowly collapsing. By controlling Glitch, you must navigate through dangerous platforming sections and solve puzzles to fix the error from within.

The core mechanic of CTRL Z is the Rewind ability. As you move, a silhouette follows your previous path. At any moment, you can rewind back to the silhouette’s last position, allowing you to correct mistakes, bypass obstacles, and solve challenging platforming puzzles. Mastering this ability is essential to progress.

Features

• Classic platformer controls (W, A, S, D)
• Force Jump: Hold the jump button to control jump height
• Sprint mechanic using Shift for faster movement
• Rewind ability (E): Return to your shadow’s last position
• Puzzle-focused level design built around rewind mechanics
• 3 levels, including a tutorial stage

CTRL Z challenges you to think twice about every move — because sometimes the solution isn’t moving forward, but going back.