One Neck Ahead is a charming retro-style platformer where you follow Kid Giraffe on a journey toward the heart of the forest, in a wholesome story about friendship and loss. Master precise platforming, experiment with unique mechanics, discover surprising interactions, and befriend a playful cast of characters, as you overcome hand-crafted challenges.
Key Features
Create your own platforms
Pick up Boxers, collectibles that can be deployed at any time to turn into temporary platforms.
Combine mechanics in different ways
Discover how the world's mechanics interact with Kid's boxes.
Responsive and expressive movement
Enjoy tight controls, fluid platforming.
Customizable visuals
Change your colour palette, adjust your post-processing effects, or use random palettes for a new look each level.
Accessibility
For those who just want to enjoy the narrative; options such as infinite jump, no death, and additional checkpoints are available!
Experiment With Your Boxes
Pick up a box collectible, activate it at any time, and use it as a temporary platform to reach places otherwise out of reach.
Discover Interactions
See how your box interacts with the rest of the world, and combine mechanics in unexpected ways.
Pick Your Aesthetics!
Choose your own colour palette and enjoy a clean retro aesthetic in your preferred colours.
Tune The Effects!
Adjust visual effects and fine-tune the look of the game to your liking.
Representing Giraffes in games.
(Steam art provided by @Janikainen)