Saws Key

About Saws Key

Saws Key is a short action-puzzle game where getting the key does not mean victory. Instead, it is just the beginning of a more complex challenge: collecting food to open the real door to the next level. By adding a second layer of tasks after the “key,” the game has turned the familiar path of puzzle games upside down, forcing players to think more strategically instead of just “collect and move on.”

2-layer gameplay mechanism

Initially, the player will be required to control the character to approach and get the yellow key, which is the symbolic image of opening the door. But when this happens, a new mechanism is activated: food (usually bread, fried chicken...) will appear in the level, and you are forced to collect all of it to be able to actually open the door.

Interestingly, many levels intentionally “trap” the player by placing the key in an easy-to-reach location, but after getting it, the food is behind a series of chainsaws, and deep holes. Without a strategy from the beginning, the player can easily lose a life after thinking they are close to victory.

Simple controls

• On mobile: tap the screen to jump.
• On PC: use the keyboard to navigate the character.

3 reasons I like Saws Key the most

The saw blade does not move randomly.

Unlike many “torture” platformers, the saw blade in Saw’s Key moves at a fixed rhythm. This allows good players to “program their mind” to calculate the right time to pass. The game does not force you to react like a machine but encourages you to learn and memorize the movement cycle.

Reverse mechanics—challenging memory

Some levels require you to go back the path you have passed after you have obtained the key or food. This requires the player to remember the traps and safe times when passing through and then calculate the way back without getting into an accident.

There is no time limit, but the pressure is still there.

The game has no time limit, but the feeling of being “hunted” is always present because every mistake is immediately punished by starting over from the beginning. This is the element that creates a feeling of mild tension, enough to keep the player on the screen.

Winning strategies

• Don’t get the key right away: Look at the map first, and find out where the food appears after you get the key. Sometimes it’s better to move closer to the food area first, then go back to get the key.
• Remember the saw cycle: Each level has its own saw blade rhythm. Count in your head or rely on the sound to find the “safe” point for the jump.
• Find the shortest path: After completing the mission, choose the shortest path with the fewest traps to get back to the door—don’t be too greedy to go far to get more points.

Conclusion

Saw's Key is a simple yet challenging game that requires you to be quick and strategic. Each level is a game of timing, memory, and patience. Collecting both keys and food keeps the game from being predictable or monotonous. If you’re looking for a short, entertaining game that will make you sweat every time you miss a beat, Saws Key is worth a try. No complicated graphics are required—just the right timing; a tap on the screen can do the trick.