Glyph☀️

Adventure· Difficult· Collectathon· 3D Platformer

Released Aug 2021

Glyph is a cute, physics-based adventure starring a mech-scarab and his trusted guide, Anobi, challenged with rebuilding an ancient civilization buried under the desert sand. Jump, double-jump, smash and glide through the air in this vertical platformer with amazing controls.

93% positive · 169 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 3 Oct 2026 $5.49 $9.99 −45%

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Evaluation

Glyph launched on Steam on August 9, 2021 as a complete, self-contained platformer with 80+ levels. Shortly after launch, on September 24, 2021, the developer shipped a quality-of-life update addressing community feedback — adding menu improvements, difficulty rebalancing, and minor bug fixes. That post is the last substantive development communication on record. The only DLC ever listed is the game's soundtrack, which released on launch day. No expansions, additional level packs, or future content have ever been announced. Developer news since late 2021 consists entirely of sales, discounts, and community events — not new content. The game appears to have launched as a finished product and received one post-launch polish pass before development activity ceased. There is no indication of planned future content.

Evidence

Quality-of-life update addressing community feedback: menu improvements, difficulty rebalancing, collectible behavior changes, and bug fixes. This is the last substantive developer communication about game content.

news post · Sep 24, 2021 source content shipped

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The only DLC listed is the game soundtrack, released on launch day. No additional content packs or expansions have ever been listed.

dlc listing · Aug 9, 2021 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Glyph Soundtrack

Aug 2021

Media

Details

Developer

Bolverk Games

Publisher

Atari

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Difficult Collectathon 3D Platformer Cute Precision Platformer Third Person Exploration Atmospheric Controller Relaxing Physics Time Attack Puzzle Platformer Nonlinear Platformer

About this game

Glyph is "hard as nails," pure and old-school platforming in modern dress. You don't level up or get bonuses; you get further by getting better. This game is all about the controls and the environment. Use both in combination to progress and do it at your own pace.

For inspiration, tips and tricks, fresh content, competitions, and community visit the Glyph Discord server:

Have fun! And see you there.

The list:

Time trials
Pure platforming
Refine your skill
Original soundtrack
Customizable cosmetics
Explore and solve puzzles
Value for money at 80+ levels
Route planning in open worlds
One-of-a-kind abilities and controls

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“Glyph gives you a deep-felt sense of achievement.”

“Thoughtful. Magical. It’s the kind of game they don’t make anymore.”

“You will feel calm, challenged, and entirely swept away to a distant land. “

“The soundtrack? It’s mesmerizing.”

Glyph is perfect for speedrunning, but all of the beautiful 80+ levels contain secrets for you to uncover - if you can find them.

That means the adventurous gamer has plenty of things to discover.

And for those who crave adrenaline, Glyph offers 30 heart-thumping, controller-clenching time trials pushing you to develop your skills.