[Nate]

I bought Thomas Was Alone in the Steam sales and assumed that it would sit on my backlog for a while, but Crashpunk's post prompted me to load it up and play. I agree with everything he says.

Gameplay-wise, it's quite possibly the perfect 2d platformer. Not too difficult, not too easy, and there's a wide enough range of abilities and level styles to keep your interest.

Don't be turned off by the simple graphics; this game is proof that you don't need elaborate graphics to have a compelling, emotional experience. The little blocks each have their own personalities (as described by the narration, but each one fits their gameplay abilities), and there are quite a few deep moments, both sad and uplifting.