Insurmountable (2021)

Developer: ByteRockers' Games
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 969 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, tense climb where every resource and decision matters against unpredictable weather and events.

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What players say

Players find Insurmountable a simple roguelike about climbing mountains that becomes repetitive quickly. The gameplay is easy once you understand it, and the story is not gripping. Frequent complaints target the camera controls and a persistent DLL overlay crash that has gone unfixed for years. Some enjoy its relaxed pace on sale, but many compare it unfavorably to a mobile game.

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