
Higher
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 🇫🇷
Updated | 6 days ago |
Published | 16 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows |
Publisher | |
Release date | in 2 years |
Author | Speculo |
Genre | Platformer, Action |
Tags | Action-Adventure, Horror, Metroidvania, Pixel Art, Puzzle-Platformer, Retro, Roguelite, Speedrun |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English, French |
Inputs | Keyboard, Xbox controller |
Accessibility | Subtitles, Textless |
Links | Bluesky, Discord, YouTube |
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Development log
- FIX 0.0.115 days ago
- Higher - A new brand Action Platformer15 days ago