Concrete Genie is a third-person platform adventure developed by Pixelopus and released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, with additional content playable in PlayStation VR. The game follows Ash, a young boy dealing with bullies in his hometown of Denska, a once-vibrant fishing port now consumed by a dark pollution. Armed with a magical paintbrush, Ash can bring large murals to life on the town's walls, creating living creatures called Genies and using painted elements to solve environmental puzzles. Restoring the polluted environment is central to progression, as illuminating different areas of the city requires painting light and color across decayed surfaces. The game blends puzzle-solving, platforming, and freeform painting mechanics, giving players creative latitude in how they decorate the world while advancing a story centered on resilience, imagination, and the redemptive power of art.
