Minit is a masterclass in minimalist design and high-pressure decision-making. The premise is as simple as it is stressful: you have exactly 60 seconds to live before you respawn back at home. This loop creates a fascinating 'speed-running' mentality where every second spent walking or talking to an NPC feels vital. It turns the traditional Zelda-like adventure into a series of bite-sized sprints, forcing you to memorize the map and prioritize tasks with surgical precision.
The game's charm lies in its lo-fi, 1-bit aesthetics and its weird, wonderful characters. Helping an old man cross the road or finding a lost item becomes a frantic race against the clock. Each run allows you to keep items you've found, which slowly unlocks new areas and shortcuts, making the world feel like a complex puzzle box. It’s a clever subversion of the adventure genre that works perfectly on mobile for quick play sessions, even if the one-minute limit occasionally leads to moments of intense frustration when you're just inches from a goal.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.9Fri Jun 21 2019
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Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time. Journey outside the comfort of your home to help unusual folk, uncover countless secrets, and overcome dangerous foes, all in hopes of lifting a rather unfortunate curse that ends each day after just one minute. Minit is a collaboration between Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio & Dominik Johann.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time. Journey outside the comfort of your home to help unusual folk, uncover countless secrets, and overcome dangerous foes, all in hopes of lifting a rather unfortunate curse that ends each day after just one minute. Minit is a collaboration between Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio & Dominik Johann.

















Minit is a unique adventure game that challenges players to progress through a world while operating under a sixty-second time limit. Each 'day' ends abruptly after one minute, sending you back to your starting point, but any items or progress made during that time are permanent. This creates a frantic yet rewarding gameplay loop of exploration and discovery. You'll meet a cast of bizarre characters, solve environmental puzzles, and slowly lift a mysterious curse. Collaborative work from Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio, and Dominik Johann, Minit is a stylish, black-and-white odyssey that redefines the adventure genre.
Innovative one-minute gameplay loop
Charming black-and-white 1-bit art style
Metroidvania-style progression with permanent items
Short, punchy play sessions perfect for mobile
Identify shortcuts early. Items like the sneakers allow you to run faster, which is essential for reaching the lighthouse or the desert within a single 60-second window. Always plan your route before leaving the house.
Minit Fun Racer is a minimalistic but very fun arcade racing game with an addictive loop. Being made for charity is the icing on the cake.
WayTooManyGames Sat Mar 27 2021
Developers of the hit 2018 independent video game Minit announced that they’re working on Hower, a sequel that promises to be much larger in scope.
hard-drive.net Mon Mar 27 2023
From the creators of Minit and published by Devolver Digital, Minit Fun Racer is a speedy game, with all proceeds going to charity.
Polygon Sat Mar 27 2021
Minit is a weird game that can be beaten in about an hour, but its endearing design, quirky but approachable puzzles, and bizarre style work in tandem with the...
Nintendo World Report Thu Sep 27 2018
In our Minit PS4 review, we appreciated the new Devolver Digital gem's unique hook and how it approaches puzzles.
Cultured Vultures Sun May 27 2018
Publisher Devolver Digital announced its new game, Minit, which it describes as a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.
DualShockers Mon Mar 27 2017
A smart, witty adventure that makes a virtue of its self-imposed constraints. Just the idea of Minit is enough to make me squirm.
Eurogamer Sun May 27 2018
Minit Fun Racer is a time-loop racing game about finding your way through trouble and traffic to make it through the beach just in time for the sunset.
Screen Rant Sat Mar 27 2021
So many games are ridiculous timesinks. Epic adventures boasting dozens of hours of content, sidequests that can add far more time on top of...
TheSixthAxis Sun May 27 2018
A quirky adventure game for the PS4, Xbox One and PC. You can beat the main quest in a few hours and, along the way, gain an intricate understanding of its map...
Engadget Sun May 27 2018
The player explores a top-down world, interacting with objects and enemies. When the timer hits zero, the player 'dies' and respawns at their current home, but keeps all inventory items like the sword, watering can, or camera.
No, items you collect are permanent and stay with you through every respawn.