\Going Up?\ (2020)

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Developer: Gavin Ray, Peter Hugh Olmsted
Publisher: Godfreyluck Games LLC
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A careful, iterative climb where every item choice matters and missteps feel costly.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the simple, turn-based puzzle combat, while others find the game unfinished, lacking audio, and low on replay value. One early review says to play Rogue Legacy instead.

Screenshots

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