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Simon Press Start game artwork featuring Simon and Gaspar
A retro sci-fi action adventure

Find Gaspar.Survive the other world.

Join Simon as he crosses dangerous worlds, battles strange creatures, and follows the trail of his missing brother.

WindowsComplete Level 1 demoSecure checkout on itch.io
Simon fighting insectoid enemies among portal ruins
The story

A brother lost beyond the known world

Gaspar has disappeared, leaving Simon with only one choice: press start and follow him into the unknown.

Travel through mysterious landscapes, face bizarre enemies and powerful bosses, and uncover a heartfelt story about family, courage, and eternal friendship. Every level brings Simon closer to the truth—and farther from home.

What awaits you

Classic energy. A strange new journey.

01

Retro 2D Action

Run, jump, shoot, and survive through handcrafted action and platforming challenges.

02

Unknown Worlds

Cross ruins, alien landscapes, underwater bases, laboratories, and hostile dimensions.

03

Creatures & Bosses

Battle expressive aliens, flying saucers, dangerous machines, and memorable bosses.

04

A Story with Heart

Friendship, loss, hope, and family shape Simon’s search for Gaspar.

Gameplay

Step into Simon’s world

Watch Simon cross hostile environments, fight strange enemies, and keep moving toward Gaspar.

Official Gameplay1:53 · Combat, platforming, and bosses
Combat against insectoid enemies in the portal ruins
Portal Ruins · Insectoid Assault
Platforming through a dangerous alien jungle
Mutant Jungle · Platforms & Creatures
Choose your edition

Start free. Continue the search.

Free demo

Level 1 Demo

$0
  • Built from the latest Premium V3 experience
  • Complete first level
  • Windows ZIP download
  • No purchase required
Download Free DemoIncludes Level 1 only.
Full adventure

Premium V3

US$5
  • Complete available adventure
  • All available levels and worlds
  • Enemies, bosses, and story scenes
  • Secure purchase through itch.io
Buy the Full GameWindows download from the official itch.io page.
Transparent release information

Try it before you buy it.

The complete first level is free, so you can judge the controls, visuals, enemies, and performance on your own PC before purchasing.

Verified buildPremium V3 for Windows

The published packages passed build, ZIP integrity, and startup checks.

Free to evaluateComplete Level 1 demo

No purchase required and progression ends after the first level.

Secure checkoutPurchase through itch.io

Payment and the Premium download are handled by the official itch.io game page.

“Simon Press Start is an independent project built around a personal story of family, friendship, strange worlds, and classic action. The free demo is here so you can decide for yourself if you want to continue the search for Gaspar.”Creator's note · Dment Creative
Questions before you play

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers about the demo, Premium edition, installation, and upcoming Android version.

Is the Level 1 demo really free?

Yes. It includes the complete first level and does not require a purchase. At the end, the game invites you to continue with Premium V3.

What does Premium V3 include?

The complete available adventure: all available levels and worlds, enemies, bosses, story scenes, and the latest Level 1 visual updates.

How do I install it on Windows?

Download the ZIP, extract the complete folder, and run the EXE. Keep the executable and the _internal folder together.

Why can Windows show “Unknown publisher”?

The current independent build is not digitally signed. Download only from Dment Creative's official website, GitHub release, or itch.io page.

Where is the Premium payment processed?

The US$5 purchase and Premium download are handled securely through the official Simon Press Start page on itch.io.

Can I play it on Android?

Not yet. Touch controls, performance, audio, and mobile presentation are still being developed and tested before release.

Windows

How to play

1Download the ZIP file.
2Extract the complete folder.
3Open the extracted game folder.
4Run the .exe file.
Mobile development

Android version coming soon

Touch controls, performance, audio, and mobile presentation are being prepared and tested before release.

Follow the project on itch.io →
Android Demo — In Development
Simon’s search has only just begun

Gaspar is still out there.

Enter the other world and begin the journey today.