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Puzzling Peaks EXE

Pinball Platformer Golf Hybrid

Ratings

Age

13+

Category

Adventure

Languages

English

Puzzling Peaks EXE is a physics-based puzzle-platformer that challenges you to guide a ball to the goal in a world where jumping is impossible. Use the environment—bumpers, moving platforms, and gravity shifts—to navigate over 100 handcrafted levels. Featuring a witty narrative, beautiful pixel art, and a mysterious storyline, it’s a unique and intellectually stimulating experience that tests your logic and your patience.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

81/100

Puzzling Peaks EXE is a brilliant, self-aware puzzle-platformer that thrives on its unique movement mechanics and sharp humor. Instead of jumping, you control a ball that moves through a series of automated gates and bumpers. It’s as much a game of timing and physics as it is a logic puzzle. The difficulty is perfectly pitched—it starts simple but eventually becomes a high-stakes test of your 'pinball-like' reflexes.

The real standout feature is the writing. The game features a witty, slightly cynical narrator who constantly comments on your progress (and failures). The pixel art is crisp and charming, giving the game a distinct personality that sets it apart from generic platformers. It’s a focused, high-quality experience that respects the player's intelligence while providing a constant stream of 'aha!' moments. If you enjoy games like 'Getting Over It' but want something more structured and humorous, this is a perfect pick.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

Features

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Unique 'no-jump' physics-based movement

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Over 100 challenging handcrafted levels

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Witty and self-aware narrative

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Gorgeous retro-inspired pixel art

Tips & Walkthrough

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Q&A

The difficulty is balanced, but later levels require precision. Fortunately, there are no lives or game-over penalties.

Ratings & Reviews

Surprisingly Surprising
Mon Dec 07 2020 Gamer connoisseur

Being a huge fan of AppSir I expected that the game would be great but groaned a little bit at the idea that the absence of the typical rage platformer formula that has worked so well for previous titles would in some way diminish the effectiveness of this game. I’m happy to say my concern was completely unfounded. This game was great! It ties in with the other games, has moments of fantastic humor as well as incredible feelings of accomplishments especially if you get lucky enough to finish some of these levels on the first try (be sure to attribute it to luck not to skill; aide will be sure to remind you of this fact haha), one is overall a great game. I’m only sad that it is already over!!!!

Huge fan of AppSir
Wed Dec 02 2020 JordanGordyThompson

Darius’ games are great, regardless of platform, but have always felt at home on mobile. Puzzling Peaks EXE feels peak AppSir, pun intended. Moving from the hardcore platforming of Dere Evil EXE to the run and gunning of Hopbound, Puzzling Peaks continues the blend of humor and meta horror, this time with puzzle mechanics as the core. The puzzle mechanics feel great and responsive. The gravity and momentum feel consistent throughout, so you feel like you’re actually gaining a skill. Everything else from the aesthetic, writing and soundtrack are leaps beyond what AppSir has done before, with Darius’ prior games leaving a pretty high bar. You best keep an eye on this dev moving forward. While prior AppSir games continued to set a bar, Puzzling Peaks blows all expectations out of the water. You do not want to miss this game and all it’s twists and turns.

A fun twist on the appsir formula
Thu Nov 23 2023 M1sta Kevin

This installment takes place between DERE EVIL EXE and DERE VENGEANCE. I found it way more difficult than the usual platformer since you don't directly control your character. There's a few really tough puzzles, a few are oddly in the early levels which hinder natural progression. I highly recommend this game to those who like gravity puzzle games. It's worth the asking price.

My GF watched me play this for a solid 30 mins
Thu Dec 03 2020 Zack Straw

This game is so addicting. It’s definitely a challenge and when I showed my gf how I beat this one level, she asked if she could watch me keep playing it. It’s because this game is so entertaining and I honestly just got started. I can’t wait to keep playing and I think I got my gf hooked too haha

Tricky puzzle game
Tue Oct 17 2023 sarasarasarAAA

This game seems easy yet it quickly gets challenging. Controls/ gravity could be better. Also the AI voiceover idea is neat, but isn’t necessary to be honest. I wish there was a way to adjust the sound such as being able to mute the music & sound effects or make them quieter. Pixel graphics are nice to look at and the music is pretty good as well.

So fun I wished it were longer
Mon Oct 30 2023 UberRider240

I played through the whole game twice in just a few days the visuals are cool the gameplay is technical but not annoyingly so, will likely re-download and play again.

I hate puzzle games
Mon Jul 29 2024 EmagPoocs

I do not know why I like this game. I usually hate puzzle games. This is more than just a puzzler though.. I’m in too deep to quit now. I need to see how this ends

Maybe
Sat Oct 14 2023 AppStoreReviews_by_JJ

Mechanics are fine. That virtual assistant needs to go. The voice is clean but very dull. The dialogue choices are very questionable. Just call me the R word outright for missing something instead of using that psychological terminology. I only played 8 or so stages. Level design needs work because there are some jumps in difficulty in these early stages.

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