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The Matter Gun
Karumbe Games · Published by Karumbe Games
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
SHOOT NOT TO KILL? use The Matter Gun to traverse this one of a kind 2d PUZZLE-platformer (metroidvania/brania). Drop into the lab, explore the caves, discover new types of matter, uncover secrets, and try not to cause the end of the world...or something.
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Explore mysterious caves and unlock secrets as you navigate through a unique 2D puzzle-platformer. Use the versatile Matter Gun to traverse challenging levels without causing global catastrophe—just try not to!
About this game
In this 2d "Metroidvania" puzzle platformer you will solely equipped with The Matter Gun, a multi purpose utility that can fire a wide range of...matter...From basic blocks, to bouncy fungi-like blobs and other new types of matter that you will have to discover. Use The Matter Gun help you navigate terrain and explore and investigate this strange underground testing facility and the surrounding caves.
Described by some as "Cave Story meets Portal." This title has been inspired by both classic and recent entries into the metroidvania/brania category and hopes to deliver a new take on what the sub-genre can be.
Enjoy hand made pixel art and synth based music and sfx. ABSOLUTELY NO AI GENERATED CONTENT.
Tinker with a dense, interconnected and mechanical 2D world full of puzzles, platforming, and secrets to uncover. What you may encounter may be odd, cryptic and challenging, luckily The Matter Gun will always be at your side.
The Matter Gun is yours to explore with, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and seemingly break the laws of physics with.
DISCLAIMER / SUPPORT!!!
This game is very much still underdevelopment and YOU can play a large part in guiding its development. What can you do? Whishlist and try out the Demo. If you'd like to share your findings and thoughts to help make a better game come join the Discord -> (link somewhere on this page).
Thank you.
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"The Matter Gun prototype must be tested. It does not fire bullets, nor should it. Testing is to commence in our underground laboratory, a series of caves retrofitted for our research, development, and initiative... Don't get lost, it can be a bit of a labyrinth" - B.W.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 64-bit
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Aug 27, 2026. Status Update
first things first...I'M STILL WORKING ON THISOver the last handful of months I have been trying to figure out how want the finished game to look like...it's not there yet.There are parts of the world I still need to fill/flush out. I'll post art/concepts/screenshots of this more often on BlueSky.As of recently I've been working on new particle effects and playing with shaders. There are also some new Matter Types in the works.I've definitely been having focus issues as of late, life has a lot of distractions(some important), but I will not let this be another project left to the wayside.Thank you for your support.Read full article on Community Announcements (Karumbe)
