Rusty Heights (2025)

Developer: Trompinette Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You control a robot with a grappling hook climbing one long, punishing vertical level where one mistake sends you back to the start.

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What players say

Players praise the mouse-grapple mechanic and tight challenge, though many note the lack of saves and need to finish in one sitting. Some lose track of the cursor against backgrounds. Speedrunning after beating it is a common pull, and reviews are split on whether the frustration is part of the fun.

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