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The Itch
Dane Sherman · published by MAGIC Spell Studios · released Sep 2, 2019 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Dane Sherman, published by MAGIC Spell Studios
The Itch is a 2D platformer centered around using heart rate as a resource to make objects move, grow, and shoot in order to find a doctor who can cure a deadly virus. The path to the doctor is full of obstacles as you t
Released Sep 2, 2019 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 88% positive of 99 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 286 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Free to Play | 1 in 12 games |
| Platformer | 1 in 11 games |
| Adventure | 1 in 3 games |
| Indie | 1 in 2 games |
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