Underplayed Gems

Rogue Climber (2025)

Rogue Climber cover
Developer
Imaginary Game Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, high-pressure climb where every second matters and enemies relentlessly close in.

tenseurgentpunishingrelentlesshigh difficultyfast-pacedsurvivalaction roguelike

What players say

Players praise the addictive climb-and-fall loop and the surprisingly deep movement system, where simple controls hide layers of sprint-jump, wall-run, and blink-dash techniques. The game is lighthearted and family-friendly, but the difficulty ramps up sharply in later chapters, and some mechanics like the sprint-jump teleport lack tutorials.

Trailer

Screenshots

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