5 Minute Climb (2023)

Developer: RonEvansGameDev
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quick, tense arcade climb where every slip sends you back to square one.

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What players say

Players say it is exactly what it sounds like: a short free platformer with a 5-minute timer. However, many are frustrated by the lack of a menu or key rebinding, and some find the controls unresponsive. Opinions split on whether it is worth playing at all.

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