Higher

About the Game

Higher is a 2D Metroidvania / Action Platformer experience where exploration is not only physical but also psychological. Playing as a hero haunted by their past, you’ll traverse ever-shifting levels where each death becomes a reason to push further into your journey.

Features

• Multidirectional Dash Mechanic

A fluid, ultra-responsive move to dodge, attack, or explore in the blink of an eye.

• Intense Boss Battles with Unique Patterns

Epic and strategic encounters against enemies designed to break you.

• Varied Arsenal and Evolving Inventory

Unlock radically different weapon styles, each with its own strengths and risks.

• Dreamlike and Nightmarish Pixel Art World

A world both beautiful and chilling, balanced between dream and nightmare.

• Immersive Original Soundtrack

A hypnotic, adaptive OST that enhances the game’s oppressive atmosphere.

• Cosmetic Skins and Customization Options

Personalize your hero with unique outfits and visual effects.

• Hidden and Playful Easter Eggs

Twisted and funny secrets await the most persistent explorers.

Gameplay

• Fast-Paced Action

A responsive, relentless gameplay loop where every decision matters and adrenaline never fades.

• Optimized for Controller (Keyboard/Mouse Supported)

Ultra-precise controls, tailored for gamepads.

• Chapters as Fragments of Your Mind

The game is divided into thematic zones, each exploring a trauma or repressed emotion.

• Multiple Alternate Endings

Every choice shapes your fate: redemption, madness, or eternal recurrence. One thing is certain—your mind will never leave unscathed.

• Local Multiplayer Mode

Face off against friends in fast-paced split-screen battles. Test your reflexes and strategies with different characters and weapons.

Story

In a universe between dreams and reality, Starlight, a hero of light awakened in darkness, must ascend the skies and confront the surrounding obscurity.

Along your journey, you'll meet new endearing, mysterious, and quirky characters, and face mythical creatures that stand in your way. Lost in the unknown and having lost your memory, rekindle Starlight's eternal flame by rediscovering the hero's forgotten memories.