50/50: The Cheery Yet Maddening Free Game About Slicing Perfection

Ever found yourself obsessing over slicing something just right? Well, prepare to dive into that precise frustration with 50/50, an indie gem that’s both deceptively simple and maddeningly addictive. It’s free, cheerful, and available as a downloadable or browser-based game, but fair warning: it might drive you bananas.

As the name suggests, the goal is straightforward—cut things in half. Simple, right? Well, when you’re slicing up fried eggs, it’s a breeze. But then you get hit with something like a candy cane, and suddenly, you’re ready to throw your mouse across the room. You draw a line, click, or hit space to slice, and the game calculates how close your cut is to a perfect 50/50. If you nail it, congrats! If not, well, you’re starting over from scratch. It’s the kind of game where “just one more try” can easily turn into an afternoon. Oops.

This game will tap into your deepest frustrations. Anyone else have flashbacks to Metal Gear Revengeance, desperately trying to bisect a guard only to hear your inner voice screaming "No! Not quite right!"? Yeah, those memories sting. And it’s not your fault! Most games are designed to give you a break when it comes to slicing mechanics, pretending you hit a flawless 50/50 just to save resources. But deep down, we know the truth. Fruit Ninja, I’m looking at you.

Want to give 50/50 a try? Head over to Itch.io and brace yourself. Pro tip: you don’t need to cut in one perfect motion. You can slice it up square by square, which might just save your sanity. Big shoutout to Warpdoor for spreading the word on this little gem.

Now go slice something—perfectly. Or, at least, try.