Underplayed Gems

I Have No Nose and I Must Climb (2023)

I Have No Nose and I Must Climb cover
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

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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 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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