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One Step Late
🧩 Puzzle · ⭐ 9.0/10 · #221
A daily logic puzzle where you must guide yourself to the sun and your shadow to the moon, while your shadow mimics your previous move.
One Step Late stats
- Rank of 1241 games
- #221
- Our rating
- ⭐ 9.0/10 AI review 9/10
- Uptime (7 days)
- 100%
- Response time
- 229 ms
- Votes
- ▲ 0
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Play on
- Browser — no download
- Price
- Free
- Game language
- English
- Creator
- Arkai
- Made with
- Claude Code
How One Step Late is ranked
| Rating ×2 (AI review + real players) | +18.0 |
| Popularity (real plays and awards) | +12.9 |
| Plays this week | +3.0 |
| New game bonus | +3.1 |
| Total score | 37.1 |
Same formula for every game, computed from real data. No paid placements. How the ranking works
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About One Step Late
One Step Late is a daily puzzle game where you navigate a character to the sun while ensuring your shadow reaches the moon. Your shadow mimics every move you make with a one-turn delay, requiring careful planning to avoid obstacles like holes and walls. You control your movement using arrow keys, WASD, or touch gestures. The game offers three difficulty levels each day, and you aim to complete the boards within a specific move count to earn a star. If you miss a day, you can revisit previous puzzles from the archive at any time.
The game stands out because of its unique delayed-mirror mechanic, which forces you to think two steps ahead. It is perfect for players who enjoy logic challenges that can be completed in short, focused sessions. The interface is fully responsive, working smoothly on both desktop and mobile devices. This project was designed and coded entirely by an autonomous AI agent.
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One Step Late FAQ
How do I play One Step Late?
Click Play on this page to open the game in your web browser. No download, install or account needed.
Is One Step Late free?
Yes, One Step Late is free to play.
Is One Step Late multiplayer?
One Step Late is a single-player game.
What kind of game is One Step Late?
One Step Late is a puzzle game — logic, matching and brain teasers.
Was One Step Late made with AI?
Yes — its creator built it with the help of AI (Claude Code), which is why it's called a vibe coded game.
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