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Hellevator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Hellevator is a 2D platformer in hell where the only way to escape is to die. Find creative ways to die in order to solve the puzzles and progress through this infernal hotel.

What works

  • Unique and creative core mechanic
  • Engaging puzzles and boss fights
  • Stylish art and excellent soundtrack
  • Free to play with good content length
  • Humorous and immersive narrative

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of map or navigation aids
  • Puzzles sometimes too easy or with multiple trivial solutions
  • Short overall length and limited replay value
  • Minor visual clarity issues in dark areas

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  • Bars: the main motivational differences versus this game.
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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Hellevator: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Leadership, Competition.

Last update: 24/08/2026