Tether (2024)

Developer: Logan Wang
Publisher: Whaleshark Noises
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Racing, Sports
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 50 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A physics-based playground where you grab and swing through colorful climbing gyms with friends.

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What players say

Players say Tether offers a unique swinging-based movement system that takes practice but feels rewarding. It is compared to Getting Over It and Jump King, but considered more forgiving while still offering a real challenge.

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