This free-to-play puzzle game weaves real research on societal inequalities into its core challenge. Players tackle a simple control scheme for quick sessions, where difficulty stems directly from evidence-based factors. A leaderboard tracks scores shaped by socioeconomic hurdles, skill levels, and random elements, building a collective population of results.
Silhouette landscapes create striking visuals, paired with an uplifting soundtrack. Casual indie players enjoy the strategy of balancing chance and ability in short playthroughs. Strategy fans drawn to thoughtful, research-driven puzzles find a fresh take here.
Jacob: a free and simple puzzle game/experience with a scientific twist - it's evidence-based, using research on societal inequalities to determine game difficulty.
Features
• Incorporation of real research findings into gameplay - a simple control scheme with quick play-through.
• Leaderboard - players build a population of scores which reflect socioeconomic difficulty, game skill, and random chance.
• Awe-inspiring silhouette landscapes.
• Beautiful and uplifting soundtrack.
