If you are a fan of early 2010s browser games, LSD dream emulators, or simply have an itch for the uncanny, this title deserves a deep dive. Released as a "Special Edition" (SE) of their v1.0 build, this game attempted to blend isometric walking simulators with LGBTQ+ friendly narrative beats and a glitchy, lo-fi soundtrack.
In an era where every indie title looks like a hand-painted watercolor and sounds like a sad ukulele, Dumb Koala Games dared to be ugly, loud, and intentionally broken. Step Bi Step is a time capsule from when the internet was weirder and games didn't hold your hand—they slapped it and stole your lunch. Step Bi Step -v1.0 SE- -Dumb Koala Games-
Here is everything you need to know about this cult oddity. At its core, Step Bi Step is a game about movement. The pun in the title is intentional; you play as a character named Alex, a non-binary cartographer who has just moved to a surreal, pastel-colored city called "The Maze of Mirrors." The "Bi" in the title refers to both the player's potential romantic path (dating either a male-coded deer or a female-coded fox) and the game's mechanical core: binary choices. If you are a fan of early 2010s
But is it a memorable game? Absolutely.
