[Submission to GMTK Game Jam 2026]

Program a robot cat's timeline to dodge hazards and reach the goal before the clock hits zero. Strategic logic-puzzle action!

🤖 Back 2 Zero

Think ahead. Program the timeline. Beat the clock.

Back 2 Zero is a timeline-based logic puzzle game where you don't control the character in real-time. Instead, you play as a programmer/operator, building a sequence of commands along a countdown timeline. Calculate distances, sync your timing, and guide a robotic cat through obstacle courses before the clock hits zero.

How it works

Observe the level, draft your timeline, hit Play, and watch your programmed sequence unfold. Every command snaps to precise timestamps (0.5s or 1.0s), so success comes down to careful planning, not fast reflexes. Fail, refine, and enjoy the "Eureka!" moment when your logic finally clicks.

my teamate: @shinzDT

Music by Clement Panchout – www.clementpanchout.com 

SFX by Kenney.nl