Ugly
Released Sep 2023
Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.
95% positive · 623 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Ugly launched on September 13, 2023 and received a series of rapid post-launch patches to polish the experience. On September 26, 2023, the developers published a post titled "Patch v1.0.4 - The final patch (we hope!)" explicitly stating "This is the last Steam patch for Ugly!" — a clear declaration that development was concluded. A final bug-fix patch (v1.0.5) followed on October 3, 2023, addressing a small set of remaining crashes and softlocks. No further updates, DLC, or content announcements have been made since. The game launched as a complete narrative puzzle platformer with no post-launch content cycle planned, and the developer has directly confirmed that support has ended.
Evidence
Developer explicitly stated 'This is the last Steam patch for Ugly!' in a post titled 'The final patch (we hope!)', declaring the end of development support.
Game launched on Steam on September 13, 2023.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Graffiti Games
Achievements
52
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
In this dark and twisted fairytale, nothing is as it seems. Explore the desolated recesses of a tormented nobleman’s mind as you progress through challenging puzzle rooms and topple towering bosses in this reflective puzzle platformer.
Use an innovative mirror mechanic to create a shadowy reflection of yourself that you can swap places with to solve puzzles and make your way around this wicked place full of secrets and awash in tragedy. It will take logic and skill alike to survive this perilous journey of self-reflection.
A deeply stirring narrative is waiting to be discovered as you strive to untangle the cobwebs obscuring your past. The mirror reveals all…but beware. Sometimes, the truth is ugly.
Use an innovative mirror mechanic to create a shadowy reflection of yourself that you can swap places with to solve puzzles and make your way around this wicked place full of secrets and awash in tragedy. It will take logic and skill alike to survive this perilous journey of self-reflection.
A deeply stirring narrative is waiting to be discovered as you strive to untangle the cobwebs obscuring your past. The mirror reveals all…but beware. Sometimes, the truth is ugly.
FEATURES
- Secrets, secrets, everywhere. From hidden rooms to hints about your tragic past. Do you dare to find them all?
- Overcome enormous bosses and tricky puzzle rooms using a satisfying mix of skill and strategy.
- A large variety of puzzles to challenge even the keenest mind. Some puzzles can be solved in a variety of ways, so each player’s experience could be different.
- Each puzzle room offers fresh challenges and provides a new piece of the story. Solve them all to get the full picture.
- A stunning art style, detailed animations, and plenty of interactable elements bring this dark fairytale to life.
- After solving all of the puzzle rooms to reach the interactive ending, you can try to unlock an alternate ending by solving all of the hidden rooms.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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