I Have No Nose and I Must Climb (2023)

Developer: Team Sometimes Y
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A slow, deliberate climb where each swing and thumbs-up requires careful control, blending punishing platforming with a goofy, low-stakes story about retrieving a nose.

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What players say

Players are split between hating and loving this frustrating climbing game. The controls are deliberately awkward, leading to rage quits within minutes, but many still find it fun. Some also report performance issues.

Screenshots

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