Planetary Rescue

Wrap a pulling chain around a PLANET to pull it away from the asteroid path.

Planetary Rescue is a "rope physics / puzzle"  game.

📺 Best enjoyed in fullscreen mode (see settings menu)

Controls

⌨️ Keyboard controls:
    WASD: move
    arrows: move
    E: grab chain / confirm
    P: pause, settings
    esc: pause, settings

🎮 Gamepad controls:
    d-pad / left analog: move
    a: grab chain / confirm
    select: pause, settings

Developer Notes

Although I didn't get a chance to add sound effects and music, the game is still a fully playable experience from start to finish. It features three levels, with the third being the most challenging puzzle. Remember, you can use the "sides" of the chain to clear Bushes. 

Tip: Letting go of the chain allows you to explore more freely and discover something you might have missed!
Tip²: You can use the "sides" of the chain to destroy the hedges. It can be tricky, but there are ways to position the chain just right and clear the hedges.
Tip³: Connect the chain with power-ups to increase length, but don't forget to go back and optimize the path you take. Otherwise, you might not be able to reach the other end of the chain.
Tip⁴: If your chain isn't quite long enough to reach the next extender, try a different approach, like going around the planet instead!

Credits

Made by Zizaco for GMTK Game Jam 2025. The game was created between July 31st and August 3rd, 2025. Theme: "LOOP"

- Code, Art, Design - Zizaco
- Music (post-jam)
    - Forgotten Biomes - Pizza Doggy
    - Floating Dream - Pizza Doggy
    - Drifting Memories - Pizza Doggy
    - Stranger Victory - Gunnar Olsen
- Sound Effects (post-jam)
    - Free Sounds - Shapeforms Audio
    - Essentials Series - Nox Sound
    - 2 alarm long a.wav - jobro (freesound.org)