MainFrames

MainFrames

Released Mar 2025

MainFrames invites you to meet Floppy and to browse a clever and charming platformer that plays out entirely within the windows and desktop of a PC monitor. You won’t want to press the escape key on this cozy outing!

86% positive · 204 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation

MainFrames launched on March 6, 2025 as a complete, self-contained platformer adventure. The game shipped as a finished product with a full narrative, and no post-launch content beyond the game itself has been announced. The only DLC listed is a standalone soundtrack pack (released November 20, 2025), which is supplementary media rather than game content. Post-launch developer activity has been limited to quality-of-life patches and bug fixes: a hotfix shortly after launch (March 18, 2025), a feature patch improving accessibility and hints (May 19, 2025), and a more substantial quality-of-life update in January 2026 that overhauled mouse controls and improved level design. None of these updates introduced new story content or announced future expansions. The developer has not published a roadmap, announced any additional content, or signaled plans for further game updates beyond maintenance. The last developer communication was on January 28, 2026, and no new content has been announced since launch.
Evidence
MainFrames officially launched on Steam as a complete platformer adventure.
news post · Mar 6, 2025 source content shipped
high
The only DLC is a standalone soundtrack pack, released November 20, 2025. No game content DLC has been announced or listed.
dlc listing · Nov 20, 2025 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
The Arcade Crew
Achievements
33
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Boot up for a byte-sized adventure in MainFrames, a clever and charming platformer that plays out entirely within the windows and desktop of a PC monitor.

Join Floppy, an adventurous program seeking to find their place in the digital world, while cheeky daemons maintain the system’s balance, always managing to stay out of your sight. Navigate a maze of diverse PC frames, meet quirky and colorful characters, and uncover secrets that bring Floppy closer to piecing together their function. Each interaction injects humor and warmth into their journey, making every moment a byte of delight.

In MainFrames, you'll guide Floppy by rearranging program windows to create new pathways, jumping between frames to navigate the digital world. Every area you explore is rich with distinct visual styles, innovative mechanics, and hidden secrets. Complemented by a micro-chill soundtrack, the game’s charming puzzles and platforming challenges provide a rewarding experience that's hard to log off from.

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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