Underplayed Gems

Upwards, Lonely Robot (2016)

Upwards, Lonely Robot cover
Developer
Random Layers
Publisher
Kasedo Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A challenging and addictive vertical puzzle-platformer with a mysterious, heart-wrenching story and competitive multiplayer.

challengingaddictivepuzzle platformerverticalheart-wrenchingmysteriouscompetitive

What players say

Players describe a simple, addictive tower climber that rewards high-score chasing and leaderboard competition, but note it gets repetitive over time and that the controls have a slight delay between landing and jumping, which can cause motion sickness for some.

Screenshots

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