Games Like 29 steps by Kitty Calis and Jan Willem Nijman

29 steps is less of a traditional game and more of a poetic digital experience created by indie legends Kitty Calis and Jan Willem Nijman. You’re not battling bosses or solving complex puzzles here. Instead you’re walking through a series of minimalist, almost dreamlike environments where each step you take triggers subtle changes in sound, light and space. The whole thing lasts about 29 steps which is where the name comes from and each one feels intentional and delicate like you’re moving through someone’s private memories. It was made for an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum so it leans into art and emotion over gameplay. There’s no fail state no timer and no pressure. It’s meditative more than anything like a quiet moment of reflection in digital form. If you’ve ever wanted to wander through a game that feels like a moving piece of art this is it. It won’t challenge your reflexes but it might just shift your mood.

29 steps is less of a traditional game and more of a poetic digital experience created by indie legends Kitty Calis and ... Read more