Sliding Hero
Release date: Nov 20, 2025
Developers: Silent Chicken
Publishers: Silent Chicken, WhisperGames
Genres: Adventure
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Sliding Hero is a brainteasing explorative puzzle game where you can only slide in a single direction until hitting an obstacle. Will you outsmart the villa’s many trials and unmask the truth behind your imprisonment? A PUZZLE METROIDVANIA OF MOVEMENT AND MYSTERY Imprisoned in a sinister Venetian villa, use your wits to help Luca Sicomoro , a Serenissima military man, escape. Every move is a test of strategy , turning movement into a puzzle. Navigate a dark and intricate world inspired by 1700s Venice and Carnival’s masked mystique, where danger and deception lurk in every shadow . MASTER THE SLIDE Use environmental hazards, weapons, artefacts, and your momentum to dispatch enemies and avoid deadly traps . Each encounter is a skill test, where puzzle-solving and combat seamlessly intertwine in an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master movement system. EXPLORE AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD The villa is a maze of hidden passageways, locked doors, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Unlock new tools that let you backtrack to previously unreachable areas, forge shortcuts , and interact with the eccentric and enigmatic characters who dwell within. A DARK VENETIAN DREAM Step into a beautifully hand-drawn pixel art world steeped in the elegance and unease of the Carnival of Venice . A haunting, original soundtrack inspired by Italian Baroque melodies enhances the atmosphere as you piece together a story of mystery, fate, and self-discovery . FEATURES A unique puzzle-combat system built around momentum-based movement. Multiple weapons to unlock , each with a specific puzzle mechanic An atmospheric Venetian setting , blending historical beauty with eerie fantasy. Nonlinear Metroidvania exploration —discover new abilities to open fresh paths. Engaging and devious boss fights , where strategy is key. A fast-paced movement system designed with speedrunning in mind. 

Press reviews: “Sliding Hero turns a contentious puzzle type into an otherworldly jaunt through a cursed Venetian carnival” Rock Paper Shotgun “I was pleasantly surprised by it, and I'm still thinking about its weird, eyeball-infested gardens even now.” Eurogamer