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While 1:

Don't touch the walls. While 1 is a minimalist mouse-only action game centered around this simple concept. Create a loop around the level while avoiding obstacles synchronized to the music.

3 August 2025

While 1: is an arcade, released 3 August 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What While 1: is

While 1: was released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on GameMaker.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Don't touch the walls. While 1 is a minimalist mouse-only action game centered around this simple concept. Create a loop around the level while avoiding obstacles synchronized to the music.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

While 1: launched on 3 August 2025, within three weeks of Mafia: The Old Country, Donkey Kong Bananza, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Sword of the Sea.

Released around the same time: Mafia: The Old Country, Donkey Kong Bananza, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Sword of the Sea.

Official trailer

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When did While 1: come out?
While 1: was released on 3 August 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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