Underplayed Gems

Bow and Banister (2026)

Bow and Banister cover
Developer
MODE24
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brutally difficult and tense stair-climbing experience where every step feels like a punishing struggle for a lone musician.

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What players say

Players enjoy the funny and awkward aesthetic but note it is very short, easy, and not mechanically deep, with controls reminiscent of QWOP. It is a simple climbing game with no real failure conditions.

Screenshots

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