100 Steps (2023)

Developer: Endorth Studio
Publisher: ByteSize, Kinda Brave
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cute but punishing board-game-like tower climb where each run is a tense, strategic puzzle with permanent upgrades.

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What players say

Players praise the step-limit mechanic that forces careful decisions, though some find core systems needlessly opaque and poorly explained. Unlocks add depth over time, and runs stay fresh enough to keep players coming back.

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