The Stairway (2024)

Developer: Max Schuler
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense but forgiving 3D platformer where precise jumps through a hand-drawn world are offset by frequent checkpoints and easy pausing.

atmosphericpreciseparkourdifficult jumpsrelaxingspeedrun-friendlystylized

What players say

Players praise the art style and parkour, but many complain about a camera that turns with the character, making jumps frustrating. The game is short and lacks controller support. Opinions split on whether the rough edges add charm or just annoy.

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