PONCHO

PONCHO

Released Nov 2015

A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this wonderful world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?

64% positive · 198 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

PONCHO launched on November 3, 2015 as a complete, self-contained platformer with a full story, open world, and multiple endings. In the weeks following launch, Delve Interactive was very active, releasing four patches between November 4 and November 21, 2015 to address bugs and controller issues. Their last substantive developer communication was on February 5, 2016, when they mentioned working on another patch for Xbox One controller compatibility on Windows 10 — but no further updates followed that post. The only DLC ever released is the original soundtrack, which launched alongside the game on November 3, 2015. No additional content — paid or free — was ever announced or released beyond that. The store description presents the game as a complete adventure with no mention of future content, seasons, or expansions. There has been no developer communication of any kind since February 5, 2016. The last acknowledged patch never materialized publicly, and the studio has been silent for well over a decade. Given that the game launched as a finished product with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and that no content was ever promised or hinted at beyond launch, PONCHO is best understood as a game that shipped complete in November 2015.
Evidence
Store description presents PONCHO as a fully self-contained adventure game with a complete story, open world, and multiple endings — no mention of future content, DLC, or post-launch expansions.
store metadata · Nov 3, 2015 source development ending
high
The only DLC is the original soundtrack, released on launch day. No additional paid or free content was ever listed.
dlc listing · Nov 3, 2015 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Rising Star Games
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this wonderful world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?

The world is ruined; humanity has disappeared and all that remains are robots, trying to find a new purpose in existence. But for Poncho, the adventure is just beginning! Explore an open world full of colourful characters, leaping between parallax layers to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Can you make it to the Red Tower, meet your Maker and ultimately save humanity?

  • A 2D world with 3D thinking! Use brains as well as platforming skill, moving back and forth through Poncho's world as well as left and right to progress.
  • Discover new challenges around every corner: platforms that move when you do, areas that switch from 3D to 2D and back again, shifting walls, seemingly impossible ascents and much more!
  • A philosophical and intriguing storyline filled with mystery and a dark twist...
  • An open world adventure, with a multitude of solutions to every area, hidden secrets and multiple endings!
  • Randomly generated NPC characters and critters that react to Poncho's presence make the world feel alive!
  • Seek out and find new abilities to unlock even more secrets hidden in the world!
  • Gorgeous pixel graphics mix with clever gameplay and a beautiful soundtrack to create a retro-style experience that's truly unique!
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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