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Adrian Fox · Published by Adrian Fox
Positive — 95% positive (22 reviews) · 46 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A platformer without a jump button. Use your chainsaw to navigate the world.
DJCTQ 10Full Controller Support
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Indie · 2023 · More under £5 games
Explore a world where every step requires precision and skill as you wield Johnny Chainsaw's chainsaw to slice through obstacles.
About this game
Johnny Chainsaw is a single player puzzle platformer where players don’t have a jump button. Immerse yourself in this world of power structures, ethical dilemmas, and struggles in responding to change.
When Yarbor's lead researcher Ivan discovers a change at the planet's core, a power struggle ensues at the company. This conflict forever changes the lives of all mechanics and organics on Corut.
No Jump Button
Use the world to navigate obstacles and levels. How can you use the world to cross this gap without a jump button?Two Modes
- Story mode: A discovery at the center of the planet, a response hampered by power struggles, and the inevitable change that threatens the world. You decide what happens to the inhabitants of Corut and how their lives will be forever changed.
- Standard mode: Complete the game without story mode elements. Perfect for streaming, speedrunning, or enjoying weird platforming mechanics without narrative screens interrupting game flow.
Gameplay Features
- 40 short levels
- 6 boss fights
- Death counter and timer
- Collectables
- Character Sheets
- Rich story and Custscenes (story mode only)
- Quick resets after character death - get right back in the action
- Achievements
Decide the Fate of the World (Story Mode Only)
When Yarbor's lead researcher Ivan discovers a change at the planet's core, a power struggle ensues at the company. This conflict forever changes the lives of all mechanics and organics on Corut.
- Reveal Ivan's discovery
- Explore the power struggle and its ramifications
- Recognize your part in the this conflict
- Resolve the conflict and change life on Corut forever
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Graphics: GTX 1650 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10
- Graphics: GTX 1080 or greater
Supported Languages
English
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
v1.03 Bug & QoL Updates
V1.03 Updates: Bugs: Spell Margaret's name right on log menu (pause/main) - LVL 36 Check Controller on Old Johnny, wasn't set 21 wall void 29 vines are not hitting player Margaret Spin Bullet Hell Timing dies too soon 41 Oscar wasn't triggering, issue fixed LVL 25 camera bug QoL: Resets override beginning of 15 Resets override 20 long path Resets override 23 after keycard GITG Show controller/keyboard Got any Bugs/QoL improvements? Let me know!Read full article on Community Announcements (themage107)Patch NotesOfficial
Bug Fixes V3 and QoL for reset points in lvls: 15, 20, 23
Bugs - Spell Margaret's name right on log menu (pause/main) - LVL 36 - Check Controller on Old Johnny, wasn't set - 21 wall void - 29 vines are not hitting player - Margaret Spin Bullet Hell Timing dies too soon - 41 Oscar wasn't triggering, issue fixed - LVL 25 camera bug QoL - Resets override beginning of 15 - Resets override 20 long path - Resets override 23 after keycard - GITG Show controller/keyboard Got any Bugs/QoL improvements? Let me know!Read full article on Community Announcements (themage107)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix #2
level 20 left rock collider level 33 invisible wall level 37 orb/vine resets level 37 thorn collider black screen bugRead full article on Community Announcements (themage107)Patch NotesOfficial
Post-Launch Hotfix
Hotfix for lvl 22 and 13 bugsRead full article on Community Announcements (themage107)AnnouncementsOfficial
Johnny Chainsaw out Now!
Hi chainsawers! Johnny Chainsaw is out now! I hope you have fun playing, If you run into any bugs, let me know! Happy sawing!!Read full article on Community Announcements (themage107)
