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PossQueen · Published by PossQueen · Official site ↗
Last updated 7 Oct 2026
A surreal, retro-inspired, free form 3D platformer that takes you through a world of dreams and nightmares!
Adventure, Indie · 2027 · More free games
Navigate Tricky and the Dream Caster's dreamy 3D platforming world, where PossQueen crafts a retro-inspired journey through bizarre realms.
About this game
Join Tricky as he explores the surreal dream worlds of the Astral Plane in this colorful 3D platformer visually inspired by consoles of the late 90s and early 2000s!
Last he remembered, Tricky was just dozing off at home. Nothing out of the ordinary. Next thing he knew, he found himself in a surreal dreamscape, unable to wake himself up!
After meeting up with some of the dream locals, he learns a few things about his current predicament:
1. He's been cursed by a dream wizard who did it for fun.
2. The only way to break the curse is to beat him up.
3. The only way to beat him up is to break into his castle.
Low poly low res graphics inspired by 6th gen classics of the late 90s and early 00s
Expressive free-form collectathon platforming
5 expansive surreal dream worlds to explore
10 challenge stages offering two different gameplay styles
Colorful cast of characters
Fully voiced cutscenes and NPCs
Janky expression-based lip syncing
ACCOLADES
"This game reeks of estrogen." -- Twitter user
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel m3-8100Y @ 1.10GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-9600 @ 3.7GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
TRICKSTARTER IS LIVE!
Go support the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (PossQueen)AnnouncementsOfficial
TRICKY IS NOW ON KICKSTARTER
It's true! Tricky will be launching on Kickstarter on August 1st! The page is currently in pre-launch, so you can opt in to be notified when it goes live.The Kickstarter campaign launch will be accompanied by a beefy QOL/bugfix update for the demo.CHECK IT HERE!Read full article on Community Announcements (PossQueen)Patch NotesOfficial
1.03 Demo Hotfix
Changelog:Adjusted Tricky's midair control so he doesn't feel as stiff and heavy in airLevel entrance triggers no longer default to the first option if timed out"Windmill's Peak" Gate Key no longer respawns after dying"Secret Cove" Gate Key will no longer despawn entirely if you exit to menu immediately after breaking the chestLoading scenes will no longer get stuck if you repeatedly try to skip themGame will no longer get stuck repeatedly loading if you spam the play buttonAdjusted wording in the Wall Jump section of the tutorial for more clarityDying during the Dash Ten-Rek fight no longer produces infinite Castle KeysFixed collision in Breezy BluffsTricky and Volt will no longer enter "zombie state" if players double jump out of damaged state after taking a final hit.Added additional springs in Caldera Crater at spots players consistently fail to jump atIncreased collider size on certain springs and dashpads in Caldera CraterAdjusted camera height in Caldera CraterArctic Ascent can no longer be entered from on top of the cable carTricky now moves with rotating platforms in the "Visual Memory" missionRead full article on Community Announcements (PossQueen)Patch NotesOfficial
1.02 Demo Hotfix
Just gonna cut to the chase.CHANGELOG:Fishing pole is interactable again after talking to FiskMouse Maze controller can no longer be interacted with after collecting the Gate KeyInteractions are no longer stored, Mouse Maze can no longer be triggered after collecting the key, softlocking the game.Tricky can no longer interact with objects while jumping, sliding, or attacking.Pause menu options in Caldera Crater now properly scroll.Fixed collision in Dash's Colosseum so players can no longer escape the boss arena.Fixed collision in the tutorial sequence so players can no longer jump out of bounds after climbing wallsCheckpoint interactions can no longer be stored and used to reset Tricky's jumpReplaced Mouse Maze tutorial sign with on-screen tooltips in the mini game itselfFixed camera speed in the Nexus (should be more consistent with the rest of the levels now)Adjusted save data flags for Dash boss fight and Dash's castle key so they no longer despawn after triggering once, resulting in a softlock if players exit to the menu and return.Read full article on Community Announcements (PossQueen)Patch NotesOfficial
1.01 Demo Hotfix
Hey there! Just pushing a quick patch out to address some of the bugs that have been brought to my attention both in and out of livestreams.CHANGELOG:Tricky's camera offset has been adjusted based on feedback so he is no longer in the dead center of the screen"Mouse Maze" Gate Key will no longer respawn if you reload Breezy Bluffs after acquiring itController activator for "Mouse Maze" mini-game is no longer interactable after completing the mini gameArctic Ascent level trigger no longer has an interaction tooltip that softlocks the gameRestarting a level while fading out after dying no longer results in the fadeout overlay getting stuckPause sub-menus will now reset upon unpausing, so menus can no longer be stacked.Dash Ten-Rek will no longer get stuck on walls during his bounce attack in phase 2Dash will now revert back to Phase 1 if you die during Phase 2Adjusted music volume in Breezy BluffsFixed issue where opening the cable car with exactly 80 moons results in a negative balanceRead full article on Community Announcements (PossQueen)
