How many Deaths to Clear?

Ever wondered just how many times you'd have to die to beat a game? That's the whole idea behind How Many Deaths to Clear?, a fast paced, time attack action game for PC. Created by developer Ayumu Muto, it throws you into a minimalist world with one clear goal: finish as quickly as you can, but with a twist. Your total number of deaths is tracked right alongside your time, adding a whole new layer of pressure to every risky move.

The real magic is in the controls. Instead of a simple jump, you hold down the left mouse button to pull your character backwards from where you want to go, like stretching a rubber band. The further you pull, the bigger the launch. A handy prediction line shows your trajectory, and time even slows down while you're aiming, letting you plan those perfect, pixel tight leaps. But you can't just spam jumps you have a limited number of mid air hops before you must touch solid ground to "recharge" them. Keep an eye out for the game's Flick Tokens; grabbing one instantly restores a jump, letting you chain together insane aerial combos.

Of course, the path is littered with deadly hazards. Touch a spike or get zapped by a laser, and you're instantly sent back to your last checkpoint. You can update this save point by touching specific objects in the environment, creating strategic moments where you decide to play it safe or push forward for a better time. It's this constant balance between reckless speed and cautious survival that creates such a thrilling, addictive sensation. How Many Deaths to Clear? is a pure, challenging test of both your reflexes and your patience, asking the ultimate question: is a faster time worth a few dozen more deaths on the counter?