Minute

Minute

Released Sep 2023

A 3D action platformer where you play as a wind-up toy in a Tinkerer's workshop set in the Victorian Age. As a small wind-up toy, you must rely on your wind-up key to embark on an arduous journey. Defeat enemies and uncover a dark secret within the rooms.

86% positive · 114 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Minute is a free-to-play 3D action platformer developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology. The store description explicitly states it "was developed as a student project... and was created for educational purposes only." This context makes clear that the game was released as a finished academic deliverable rather than a live commercial product with an ongoing development roadmap. There are no DLC listings, no news posts announcing future content, no post-launch update pattern, and no developer communications suggesting additional content is planned. The game launched on September 29, 2023 as a complete, self-contained experience.
Evidence
Store description explicitly states the game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology for educational purposes only, indicating it was released as a finished academic deliverable.
description · Sep 29, 2023 source development ending
high
Short description describes a self-contained story — defeat enemies and uncover a dark secret within the rooms — with no mention of future updates or additional content.
store metadata · Sep 29, 2023 source ambiguous
low

Media

Details

Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game



Embark on an action pack steampunk journey like no other! Plunge into a mesmerizing fantasy world where gears spin, steam hisses, and brass contraptions come to life! Minute is a 3D action platformer where you'll play as a brave wind-up toy named Tink, a magical steampunk automaton toy crafted by a skilled tinkerer who embarks on a perilous journey in his creator's workshop.

Experience a whimsical tale of courage, discovery, and self growth as you venture through the maze of whirling cogs and ticking clocks. Hone your combat skills as you challenge mischievous adversaries who get in your way. Master your abilities to overcome an abundance of expected obstacles and unlock hidden routes as you uncover the mysteries behind this clockwork world. Beat up gangster bugs, avoid nasty falls and scale the heights of a workshed. Embrace a heartfelt and soul-stirring story where narrative and gameplay weave into a uniquely metaphorical experience.



  • Custom Combat Experience: Experiment with attack patterns as you fight through the workshop.
  • Explore A Open Clockwork World: Dash, jump and bounce with your trusty key.
  • Uncover the mysteries: What is your purpose? Who created you? Where are they now?



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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