Malfunction is the latest creation from Polish indie developer Vanripper (Łukasz Piskorz), widely recognized for the hit puzzle game Helltakerwhich boasts a remarkable 97% positive rating from over 120,000 Steam reviews. Both titles share the same top-to-bottom pixel art style, but offer very different adventures. In Helltakerplayers descend into the underworld to build a harem of demon girls, while in Malfunctionthey play the role of a maintenance worker navigating perilous tunnels to repair generators.
In the tunnels, players must do more than locate faulty generators. They must diagnose problems, make the right replacement parts and install them before time runs out. The game keeps the pressure on, with dangers such as electricity, fire and toxic radiation posing constant threats. The generators must be repaired quickly or the area will become too dangerous to access.
Malfunction was highly rated on Steamawaria received over 2,000 comments, 96% of which were positive, within three days of its release. According to SteamDB it currently holds first place in the “Hot Releases” category. The game’s free-to-play model likely contributed to its widespread popularity. For those who want to support the single-player developer, there is DLC available for $9.99. While it doesn’t add content to the game, it does include a digital art book featuring concept art, development information, and a delicious bonus: a traditional Polish Babeczki recipe, a lovely treat for fans.
