Banna

GLOAM is an atmospheric, monochrome puzzle-platformer about a small child lost in a world of shadow. There's no map, no tutorial, no noise — only you, the dark, and the quiet pull toward a distant light.

Run, leap, and double-jump across crumbling ledges. Push and stack crates, swing from ropes, ride mechanisms, and slip through water. And when the danger closes in, hold the Hush — time slows around you, giving you the breath you need to thread a deadly gap or outpace what hunts you in the dark.

Death comes often and without warning, but never punishes. The world remembers where you've been, and you begin again in an instant. Every trap teaches. Every shadow hides a way through.

Across 21 handcrafted levels — from gentle first steps to white-knuckle chases — the dusk slowly gives way, until at last the darkness lifts and the world is born into dawn. There's a hidden bonus level waiting for those who reach it.

And when you've found the light, the world is yours to remake: a built-in level editor lets you build your own stages and play them instantly.

What's inside

A complete 21-level journey through a dark silhouette world (~45–60 minutes), plus a hidden bonus level
"The Hush" — slow time itself to survive traps, chases, and impossible gaps
Fluid movement: run, double-jump, grab, push, and rope-swing
Physics-driven puzzles: boxes, ropes, levers, moving platforms, water, and relentless pursuers
Forgiving, instant-respawn "trial and learn" design — challenging, never cruel
A built-in level editor to design and play your own stages
Plays right in your browser — desktop and mobile, no download

Controls

Move: A / D or ← / →
Jump / Double-jump: W or ↑ (press again in mid-air)
Grab / Push: Shift or E
The Hush (slow time): hold Space
Pause / Help: Esc
Mobile: on-screen touch controls

Step into the dusk. Reach the dawn.

Play now in your browser. I'd love to hear what you think — drop your completion time or any feedback in the comments. 🕯️