Micron
Released Jul 2014
Micron is a unique fusion of puzzle and rhythm gameplay. Place pieces on the board to deflect bullets of energy that fire to the beat. Guide the bullets to the exit through 51 challenging levels — and 12 bonus levels — featuring a variety of distinctive soundscapes. Your solutions create the music.
95% positive · 191 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
Micron released on July 23, 2014 as a self-contained puzzle/rhythm game with a fixed set of 63 levels (51 main + 12 bonus) across 7 level themes. The store description presents the game as a complete package with no mention of upcoming content, expansions, or additional updates. There are no DLC listings, no developer posts announcing future content, and no roadmap or ongoing update cadence. The game includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support for community-created content, but this is a shipped feature rather than a signal of ongoing development. With no post-launch content history and a release now over a decade old, Micron launched as a finished product and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, fixed content package: 51 main levels, 12 bonus levels, 7 level themes, level editor, and Steam Workshop support — no mention of planned additions or future updates.
Short description confirms the game's content (51 + 12 levels) as a fixed offering with no indication of forthcoming content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Apparition Games
Achievements
11
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Micron is a unique fusion of puzzle and rhythm gameplay. Place pieces on the board to deflect bullets of energy that fire to the beat. Guide the bullets to the exit through 51 challenging levels — and 12 bonus levels — featuring a variety of distinctive soundscapes. Your solutions create the music.
Micron began as a game created for Kongregate's 'Project Eden: Experience the Music' game contest, in which it won 2nd place. The judges included Tetsuya Mizuguchi, creator of REZ and LUMINES, and representatives from Ubisoft, Gamespot, and Kongregate.
“Classic visual like the Famicon but experiencing the process of sound effects evolving into the music felt really good. The harder the game, the more exciting the music gets — this was blended perfectly.” — Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Award-Winning Design
Micron began as a game created for Kongregate's 'Project Eden: Experience the Music' game contest, in which it won 2nd place. The judges included Tetsuya Mizuguchi, creator of REZ and LUMINES, and representatives from Ubisoft, Gamespot, and Kongregate.
“Classic visual like the Famicon but experiencing the process of sound effects evolving into the music felt really good. The harder the game, the more exciting the music gets — this was blended perfectly.” — Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Key Features
- Test your puzzle-solving skills with 63 levels
- Experience 7 level themes each with unique music and sounds
- Play levels created by the community on the Steam Workshop
- Create your own levels with the included level editor (Windows only)
- Control the game with a mouse, keyboard, or controller — also works on touchscreens
- Supports controller vibration for the Xbox 360 controller (Windows only)
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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