VHOLUME Brings Brutalist Speedrunning and Precision Movement to PC
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
The developers behind Babbdi have released a PC demo for VHOLUME, a movement-focused parkour game set in a brutalist dystopian city that blends streamlined controls with high speed speedrunning potential.
For players who judge an action game entirely by the fluidity of its movement tech, a new contender has just entered the ring. Developed by the creative minds behind Babbdi and Straftat, a new first-person parkour adventure called VHOLUME has officially dropped a playable demo on PC, offering a striking dive into a dystopian, concrete heavy world. As detailed in a recent report by Rock Paper Shotgun, the game leans hard into brutalist architecture, turning towering geometric monoliths into playground surfaces designed for high speed traversal.
The setup drops players into the bureaucratic heart of a fictional regime where the main objective involves reclaiming revoked family ration tickets, but the real meat of the experience lies in its stripped down controls. Rather than overwhelming players with complex button combinations, the game focuses strictly on running, jumping, and sliding, which seamlessly chain together into wall runs and dizzying momentum spikes. This streamlined approach brings to mind classic precision titles like Mirror's Edge, stripping away excess mechanics to focus entirely on route optimization and spatial awareness across towering urban environments.
Beyond just getting from point A to point B, the current demo already points toward a healthy future in the speedrunning community. The inclusion of ghost racing allows players to test their times against other runners, turning every concrete corridor into a puzzle of momentum and risk management. With a style tailored for clips and competitive time trials, VHOLUME is shaping up to be a favorite for creator streams and community leaderboards alike. You can check out the original coverage over at Rock Paper Shotgun and test out the demo on Steam right now.
Tags: VHOLUME, PC Gaming, Parkour, Speedrunning, Indie Games
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun