A Slight Chance of Sawblades is a brilliant, high-speed arcade game that thrives on pure, unadulterated tension. The premise is as simple as it gets: you are a tiny character in a room, and sawblades are falling from the sky. Your goal is to dodge them for as long as possible. It sounds easy, but the speed and frequency of the blades ramp up so quickly that it becomes a frantic ballet of precision movement.
The 'Slight Chance' title is a perfect bit of dark humor—the chance of sawblades is actually 100%, and they are everywhere. The game uses a charming pixel-art style and a high-energy soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping. It’s the perfect 'pick-up-and-play' game for a 5-minute break, but be warned: the desire to beat your previous high score is incredibly strong. It’s a masterclass in minimalist arcade design that proves you don't need complex mechanics to create a deeply engaging experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.38.0Wed Feb 18 2026
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A storm is coming, but umbrellas won’t help – it’s going to rain SAWBLADES!!
Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the global leaderboard for the spot of the best blade-jumper. Unlock quirky and outlandish characters to join in the blade jumping mayhem!
A Slight Chance of Sawblades features:
- Skill-based score-chasing action
- High-speed arcade gameplay with time pressure
- Juicy 8-bit style music
- Unlockable characters
A Slight Chance of Sawblades is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.A storm is coming, but umbrellas won’t help – it’s going to rain SAWBLADES!!
Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the global leaderboard for the spot of the best blade-jumper. Unlock quirky and outlandish characters to join in the blade jumping mayhem!
A Slight Chance of Sawblades features:
- Skill-based score-chasing action
- High-speed arcade gameplay with time pressure
- Juicy 8-bit style music
- Unlockable characters
A Slight Chance of Sawblades is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.
It’s raining sawblades! A Slight Chance of Sawblades is an intense arcade survival game where your only goal is to stay alive. Use simple controls to dodge the ever-increasing number of blades falling from the sky. Jump, slide, and weave through the chaos to earn points and unlock new characters. It’s fast, it’s difficult, and it’s incredibly addictive. How long can you survive the blade-storm?
High-speed arcade survival
Charming retro pixel-art
Simple but challenging controls
Global high-score leaderboards
Watch the top of the screen for visual cues before a blade falls. The blades don't just fall straight down; some bounce off the walls, so you need to constantly be moving. Don't get trapped in a corner!
A Slight Chance of Sawblades. Yong Kian Chin. A storm is coming, but umbrellas won't help – it's going to rain SAWBLADES!! Dodge, jump and...
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GameK - Wed Jan 29 2025
You earn 'Blades' (currency) for every second you survive. Use these to unlock new characters. While they don't have different stats, some are smaller than others, which can make it psychologically easier to dodge in tight spaces.
No, it's an endless survival game. The goal is simply to get the highest score possible before you inevitably get hit.