A downloadable Higher for Windows

⚠️ EARLY ACCES  ⚠️

This game is always in developement. Some bugs and a little lost fox can be related at the gameplay. So please, if you found one, pause the game, restart the level and PUNCH THE DEVELOPER who made this ! Thanks !


Dive into a dreamlike world where new powers and an exhilarating soundtrack guide your adventure!

Higher is a 2D action platformer built around a challenging Die and Retry mechanic. You play as Starlight, a hero on a quest for truth, embarking on a mysterious journey to uncover their identity. Master new abilities, overcome formidable challenges, and explore mesmerizing environments in this immersive adventure.


  • Starlight : Protagonist of this universe, bearer of light, he must journey through a mysterious world in search of his identity and the truth that surrounds him…
  • Lumi :  A glowing fairy who will accompany you throughout your entire journey. Her purpose: to help you on your quest by opening portals to chaos.
  • Speculo : Speculo is a mysterious weapons dealer with a shady past. He’s worked for all kinds of mischievous and dangerous characters.  But now, he’s here to do business with you !

Controller:

  • Left stick: Move Around
  • Circle: Jump
  • X: Dash
  • Square: Shoot
  • Select: Change Weapon
  • L2/R2: Hold on Walls
  • Up Arrow: 👀

Keyboard and Mouse:

  • WASD: Move Around
  • Space: Jump
  • Right Click: Dash
  • Left Click: Shoot
  • Wheel Click: Change Weapon
  • Shift: Hold on Walls
  • CTRL: 👀


  • 🎶 Original Soundtrack – Immerse yourself in the world of Higher with an all-new, captivating soundtrack composed exclusively for the game. Let the music guide your journey!
  • 🎨 Stunning Art Direction – Explore breathtaking environments with a refined artistic style, blending vibrant colors and mesmerizing details to bring the world of Higher to life.
  • 🌀 Chaos Mode – Enter an unpredictable dimension where gravity no longer applies. In this gravity-free world, movement is fluid, disorienting, and exhilarating. Master your navigation in a space where up and down no longer exist.
  • ⚔️ Dynamic Boss Battles – Face off against powerful foes in multi-phase boss encounters that adapt in real time to the soundtrack and camera behavior. Expect shifting arenas, rhythm-driven attack patterns, and cinematic moments where the music swells, the camera twists, and the action intensifies. Every fight becomes a choreographed spectacle where your reflexes and immersion are pushed to the limit.
  • 💎 Advanced Bargaining Mode (SOON) – Interact with mysterious in-game merchants through a unique negotiation system.
  • 🔄 Camera Inversion Mechanics (SOON) – Challenge your perception with new camera inversion features. Suddenly flipped perspectives force you to rethink your orientation, adding a thrilling layer of complexity and surprise to exploration and puzzles.
  • 🌍 Multilingual Support (SOON) – Fully localized in French, English, and Spanish, so players around the world can experience the journey of Higher in the language they feel most connected to.

We currently got a very long developement about this game and will not release the complete game on this year.

  • 2025 – Release of the demo 🎮
  • 2027 – Launch of the full game ✨

🇫🇷 GAME ONLY IN FRENCH 🇫🇷

Speculo
Updated 6 days ago
Published 16 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Publisher
Release date in 2 years
AuthorSpeculo
GenrePlatformer, Action
TagsAction-Adventure, Horror, Metroidvania, Pixel Art, Puzzle-Platformer, Retro, Roguelite, Speedrun
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish, French
InputsKeyboard, Xbox controller
AccessibilitySubtitles, Textless
LinksBluesky, Discord, YouTube

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Higher_EarlyAccess_FIX_0.0.25.zip 110 MB
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Higher_EarlyAcces_FIX_0.0.3.zip 110 MB

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