Inflatum

Inflatum is a 2.5D critter-rescue puzzle adventure where you change the environment around the hero rather than controlling the hero directly. Inflate trampolines, cushions and balloons to bounce, shield and lift a hedgehog, pangolin or armadillo as they try to reunite with their stranded family. Some puzzles call for careful inflation; in others, popping an inflatable is the solution.

Three playable heroes

Each hero has a different mode:

• Hedgehog: Practice Mode offers tips in the hedgehog’s dreams, with no scores or penalties, so you can experiment.
• Pangolin: Standard Mode is the classic playthrough. Complete chapters, collect food and climb the Steam leaderboards.
• Armadillo: Challenge Mode features inflatables that mostly leak, requiring careful timing and sequencing.

Inflate and experiment

You can inflate and deflate objects, and sometimes over-inflating them until they pop helps solve a puzzle. Compressed air provides stability, while helium gives lift. Hidden inflatables are scattered throughout the game for you to find and play with.

Tools and chapters

Radar View shows the critter, its family and nearby hazards. Speed Controls let you slow down or fast-forward the action, and Save States let you preserve inflation setups in Practice Mode. The handcrafted chapters are designed to teach and challenge, with gentle pacing and no timers or pressure. Leaderboards let players compete for the best scores.