Super Meat Boy is focused entirely on its gameplay, with a minimalist narrative that never ventures into identity politics. Characters are defined by their personalities and roles, not their demographics. There’s no forced representation or bending of the story to fit ideological trends. The tongue-in-cheek storyline simply serves as a backdrop for platforming madness.

There’s absolutely no subversion of tradition or culture in Super Meat Boy. If anything, it parodies classic video game damsel-in-distress tropes. No religion, family values, or gender/masculinity commentary are present. The game sticks to video game traditions, with tongue-in-cheek humor rather than modern moralizing.

The game presents a world completely free of political or ideological messaging. It does not comment on traditional or alternative worldviews; there aren’t even any meaningful social issues referenced. It’s a pure platformer with no agenda, ideological stray-jokes, or mocking of other viewpoints.