Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Released Aug 2018

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

94% positive · 586 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass launched on August 7, 2018 as a complete, full-length RPG. The developer supported it with patches and quality-of-life improvements in the years following release. On November 1, 2021, the developer posted that the November 2021 update was "hopefully going to be the last update for Jimmy" and announced they had begun work on a new game. This was a clear signal that active development of Jimmy was winding down. That said, the developer returned on March 16, 2026 with one final major update — adding a hard mode, two new dungeons, revised monster behaviors, and new boss forms, along with a note that some quality-of-life features from a console version would follow in a future update. This March 2026 update represents the most substantial post-launch content the game has received. The mention of console QoL features being "delayed to next update" could suggest one more small patch is pending, but this is routine patch language rather than a commitment to ongoing content development. The developer's overarching trajectory — announcing the game was essentially finished in November 2021, then delivering one final substantial content drop in March 2026 — strongly indicates the game is now content-complete. There is no announced roadmap, no unreleased DLC, and the developer's primary focus has been their next game (Hymn to the Earless God, announced via Kickstarter in August 2023). The only DLC listed is the official soundtrack, which released on launch day in 2018. The game is a complete, standalone RPG experience with no live service elements or announced future content.
Evidence
Major update shipped adding hard mode, two new dungeons, revised monster behaviors, and new boss forms. Console QoL features noted as delayed to a future update.
news post · Mar 16, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer stated this was 'hopefully going to be the last update for Jimmy' and announced they had begun work on a new game.
news post · Nov 1, 2021 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Kasey Ozymy
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is a Japanese-style RPG made by a guy from Texas. It was very much influenced by SNES-era jRPGs, particularly Earthbound, Final Fantasy 5, and the Breath of Fire series, among others. It was also heavily influenced by Yume Nikki.

The game takes place in the dream of an eight-year-old boy. When an alien entity appears and threatens his family and the stability of the dream world itself, Jimmy sets out on an adventure to save his family and eradicate the threat of the Pulsating Mass. Along the way, Jimmy will have to work with his family, confront his own shortcomings, and brave the creeping nightmares of his subconscious.

Features:
-Full-length Japanese-style RPG.
-Classic turn-based combat with some modern sensibilities.
-A big emphasis on exploration.
-As an empathetic kid, Jimmy gains the ability to imagine himself as several of the monsters he meets, allowing him to interact with the world in new ways.
-These different transformations can also be leveled up, granting Jimmy higher stats and new abilities.
-A story for adults delivered from the perspective of a child.
-Jokes.
-Unspeakable horrors.

Note: for some versions of Mac, the game may not be able to save if you've placed the game in the root "/Applications" folder. Instead, put it somewhere in your home folder, such as "~/Documents."​​
Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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