About Bust a Loop
PeachTreeOath created Bust a Loop in Unity for Ludum Dare 47, an online game jam held in October 2020. Every entry in that jam had to fit the theme Stuck in a Loop, and the title of this one, a play on the phrase bust a move, suggests its goal is about breaking out of that cycle rather than accepting it.
Jam games are made in just a few days, so expect a compact, focused experience built around one central idea. That makes it a good fit for a short session: learn how the loop works, then figure out how to beat it.
How to play Bust a Loop
Bust a Loop shows its controls on its own start screen. Press Play, then open the Controls, Help or How to Play option in the game menu. Click inside the game first so it receives your keyboard.
Playing Bust a Loop on a computer
Bust a Loop is a small Unity entry from the Ludum Dare 47 game jam, where every game had to fit the theme Stuck in a Loop. Press Play now, then click on the jam game's window so it takes your input; the start screen lays out the controls. Jam games are short, so experiment freely, and watch for whatever repeats each cycle, since breaking that pattern looks like the point.
Playing Bust a Loop on a phone or tablet
We have not confirmed touch support for Bust a Loop. It began as a game jam entry and its controls have not been verified for phones, so a computer or Chromebook with a keyboard and mouse is the safer choice. If you are on a phone, pick a game labeled "Desktop and mobile", since those are confirmed to work with touch.
On a phone right now? Try Basket Random, Amaze and Coreball - they are built for touch screens.
Tips and tricks
- Pay attention to what repeats, since patterns are usually the key in loop-themed games.
- Experiment freely; jam games often hide their twist in plain sight.
Game details
| Developer | PeachTreeOath |
|---|---|
| Category | Casual |
| Platform | Desktop (needs a keyboard or mouse) |
| Technology | Unity WebGL |
| Price | Free |
Bust a Loop FAQ
What is Ludum Dare?
Ludum Dare is a long-running online game jam where developers build a game from scratch around a shared theme over a single weekend.
Who made Bust a Loop?
It was made by an independent developer who goes by PeachTreeOath.
