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About Windswept
Windswept is an indie action‑adventure that celebrates classic collectathon platformers. Over 40 stages are filled with hidden collectibles, bonus challenges, and quirky obstacles that demand exploration and persistence.
The game offers both single‑player and multiplayer experiences, including shared‑screen co‑op and full controller support. Players switch between the leaders Marbles and Checkers, each providing a distinct set of abilities to master on the journey home.
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Stage Design
Each of the more than 40 stages contains its own hidden collectibles and bonus challenges, encouraging players to explore every corner and experiment with routes.
Quirky obstacles are scattered throughout, and the design philosophy emphasizes that there is no single correct way to complete a stage, allowing multiple approaches.
- Spend time scanning each area for hidden items; they often reward curiosity.
- Notice how different obstacles react to each leader’s abilities for alternative paths.
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Leader Abilities
The first stage teaches every ability available, after which players must rely on experimentation to progress.
Switching leaders—Marbles or Checkers—provides an entirely new set of actions, letting players mix techniques to solve specialised challenges.
- Swap leaders when a puzzle feels stuck; a fresh ability may open a route.
- Combine moves from both leaders to create personal solutions.
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Co‑op Play
Windswept supports multiplayer, co‑op, and shared/split‑screen modes, allowing friends to join the journey together on the same device.
In co‑op, each participant controls a leader with distinct abilities, enabling coordinated strategies to overcome obstacles and collect items.
- Discuss which leader each player will control before starting a segment.
- Use the shared screen to keep both perspectives visible for synchronized platforming.
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Progression Philosophy
The game stresses trial and error; players must keep trying until they master the mechanics, as there is no tutorial beyond the opening stage.
For those who find the core experience easy, hidden challenges add extra tests of skill and creativity.
- Treat each failure as a clue; patterns often emerge after several attempts.
- After completing a stage, search for hidden challenges to extend practice.
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Platform Features
Windswept runs on Windows and includes full controller support, DualShock compatibility, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing.
Steam Cloud is included among the game's Steam features, while Remote Play Together lets friends join without owning a copy.
- Enable Steam Cloud in the client to protect your saves.
- Invite a friend via Remote Play Together for instant co‑op without extra installations.
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