Heterochroma
About
Heterochroma is a first-person puzzle game originally built in 48 hours for Global Game Jam 2014. This version is a revival release, updated by the original developer with small mechanical and visual refinements while keeping the core game-jam design intact.
The game uses a stylized edge-line rendering system based on color contrast rather than geometry. Outlines appear only where screen colors differ—meaning the visuals can sometimes mislead rather than clarify, turning perception itself into part of the puzzle language.
Key Features
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Two color dimensions: Blue and Green
Switch between them at any time to change the world state, reveal interactable objects, and activate matching puzzle logic. -
Color-locked switches
A switch is only active when you're standing in the correct color dimension. -
Carryable colored cubes
Use them to:-
press switches
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build stair structures
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stack on each other
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4 unique levels - Each designed around dimension logic, spatial reasoning, and intentionally ambiguous visual feedback.
Credits
Jan "Split" Ilavsky
Vladimir "Loki" Hrincar
Peter Morihladko
Pavol "Stick" Rusnak
Comments
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Very cool game!! I'm surprised I'm surprised I didn't get soft locked, it was made very well.
on the third level I have twice gotten stuck in a tiny room that contains just a green block. i cannot escape the tiny room. This game is lovely and fun and i will try again soon.
actually you probably didn’t get stuck, that’s a puzzle. There are two blue blocks which should be reachable, unless you move them away in some very complicated way.
Okay I'll give it a other shot, I thought those two blue blocks had nowhere that could be placed as the ground isn't white but I'll fiddle around there. Thanks, and great game btw! Giving me all the good vibes.
I got it! Fantastic game. Thanks for sharing.