SolarGun puts escape at the center of its premise: players must find a way out of a factory alive. Its puzzle focus is pitched across a range of skill levels, with more than sixteen different challenges to solve. The setting is not merely a backdrop; the route through the installations is shaped by hazards and by how players manage the light.
The listed obstacles include a mortal floor and laser lights, while orbs are another resource players must manage as they work through each installation. A distinctive twist is that death affects how a puzzle can be solved, tying failure to the puzzle design rather than presenting it as a simple reset. The game also points players toward hidden minigames, adding secrets alongside its main escape challenge.
Speedrun mode gives SolarGun a format beyond solving puzzles at a considered pace, inviting a focus on quick completion. Together, environmental hazards, light management, and death-sensitive solutions define the game’s particular take on an escape-focused puzzle adventure.