
The Itch is a 2D platformer centered around using heart rate as a resource to make objects move, grow, and shoot in order to find a doctor who can cure a deadly virus. The path to the doctor is full of obstacles as you traverse cavernous environments filled with plant life and people.
Revenue comes from in-game items and microtransactions, which our price-based model doesn't estimate. Copies below reflect the player base, not paid sales.
Media

About
Genres
Stats
Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Reviews
Themes across 45 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
I don't know how long this game is, but a full game could definitely be made. The story is simple yet interesting, as are the unique game mechanics. It's a platformer, but not overly punishing. I found it to be more of a puzzle game. I would have liked a little map, but maybe I'm just that impatient. :') Lovely game.
Should be on itch.io
Gee what lovely characters, I sure hope a Virus or something doesn't pop in. I haven't played this game in a long time, maybe I'll come back to it, I don't really see a purpose into doing so though. The game is fun while it lasts, it doesn't really have anything for you to do, and its lenght certianly doesn't make up for it, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't try the game, just like everything else in life "its an experince" Gameplay is ok. Everyone should at least think about trying this game.
Related
Related
Trends
Modeled estimate over time.
Hours played at review time, across 45 reviews with recorded playtime.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
A nice 2D platformer game about finding a cure to a virus that depends on your heart rate. Although short, it makes up for the exploration of the entire game world to unlock the path for the next objective as you progress in the game, and some hidden stuff as well ([spoiler]although the fourth shrine doesn't really do anything once you put on the black gem[/spoiler]). Achievements are easy and very straightforward to get (one of the reasons why added this free game to my library), and for me, it's worth a shot. 8/10
good
oh sorry my back was itching
Игра 'The Itch' – это короткий, но атмосферный хоррор-эксперимент. Сама концепция, с этим зудом и нарастающим ощущением тревоги, реализована весьма эффективно. Визуальный стиль, хотя и простой, создает гнетущую атмосферу, а звуковое сопровождение отлично подчеркивает напряжение. Сюжет намеренно недосказан, оставляя много места для интерпретаций, что одновременно и плюс, и минус. Хотелось бы больше конкретики в развязке, но в целом игра оставляет сильное впечатление. Особенно ценно то, как 'The Itch' умудряется напугать без дешевых скримеров, полагаясь на психологическое воздействие. Если вы ищете короткий и необычный хоррор, способный пощекотать нервы, 'The Itch' вполне может вас заинтересовать. Главное, не ждите чего-то масштабного - это скорее жуткий этюд, чем полноценная картина. Из минусов - малая продолжительность и некоторая недосказанность, но как бесплатный инди-проект, 'The Itch' определенно заслуживает внимания.
норм
I liked it! Fun game, easy to learn and to control the player. Loved the look and the overall flow exploration.
Really enjoyable game, especially for being free! Definitely recommend :)
Momentum
Pace estimated from the game's recent review growth (our daily snapshots) at its own sales-per-review ratio — a momentum signal, not booked sales.
Audience
Estimated from the language of this game's reviews — a proxy for where players are, not official Steam demographics.