Underplayed Gems

When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (2019)

When Ski Lifts Go Wrong cover
Developer
Hugecalf Studios
Publisher
Curve Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.3 of 5, 880 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted physics puzzle where you build ski lift infrastructure and chuckle at the chaotic disasters that unfold.

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What players say

Players compare it to Bridge Constructor or Polybridge but find it goofier and less polished. The controls feel fiddly, challenge spikes frustrate quickly, and many never finish, though the physics sandbox and spectacular crashes keep sessions fun in short bursts.

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