Only Down: Not Up! (2026)

Developer: Leakage Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 33 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tense, punishing vertical descent where each misstep sends you back to the start, demanding sharp reflexes and steady nerves.

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What players say

Players are split: some call it a short fun distraction with tense downward platforming, while others see it as a disposable asset flip. It lasts 20 to 30 minutes, punishes mistakes harshly, and keeps a one-more-try pull.

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