Leverage 'Art of Falling' Game Mechanics for Engaging, Zen-Like Experiences
The love for 'games about climbing'—thanks to the thrill of reaching the top, the agony of falling, and the almost meditative state it can induce—provides valuable insights for game developers. This idea of finding art in the challenge, which leads to deep engagement, can be a selling point or integrated into various games that require skill, persistence, and rewarding progress. Highlighting these emotional journeys and unique satisfactions can make for compelling marketing.
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The Art of Falling
Posted by u/owenjrb•05/30/2025
I love games about climbing. The satisfaction of reaching the top, the frustration of falling, and the zen-like trance they put you in the second time up. There are three games I want to high
Top Comments
u/Hot-Bet3549
Catherine was my first climbing game back when it first came out. That’s a fun one if you’re into single males in their 30s having an existential crisis about love and marriage.
u/owenjrb
Jusant is really fun! I considered mentioning it, but because of its lack of possible failure or falling it kind of doesn't fit in with the other mentioned games as much imo.
Off topic, but i
u/owenjrb
I haven't played that one! I only knew some stuff screen shots and memes from it, I actually had no idea it was even a climbing game
u/owenjrb
I haven't played that one! I only knew some stuff screen shots and memes from it, I actually had no idea it was even a climbing game
u/Blacksad9999
You should give Jusant a try. The entire premise is climbing, yet it also has a pretty neat story.
u/owenjrb
Jusant is really fun! I considered mentioning it, but because of its lack of possible failure or falling it kind of doesn't fit in with the other mentioned games as much imo.
Off topic, but i
u/Blacksad9999
You should give Jusant a try. The entire premise is climbing, yet it also has a pretty neat story.
u/Hot-Bet3549
Catherine was my first climbing game back when it first came out. That’s a fun one if you’re into single males in their 30s having an existential crisis about love and marriage.
u/Blacksad9999
You should give Jusant a try. The entire premise is climbing, yet it also has a pretty neat story.
u/owenjrb
Jusant is really fun! I considered mentioning it, but because of its lack of possible failure or falling it kind of doesn't fit in with the other mentioned games as much imo.
Off topic, but i
u/Blacksad9999
You should give Jusant a try. The entire premise is climbing, yet it also has a pretty neat story.
u/Blacksad9999
You should give Jusant a try. The entire premise is climbing, yet it also has a pretty neat story.
u/Hot-Bet3549
Catherine was my first climbing game back when it first came out. That’s a fun one if you’re into single males in their 30s having an existential crisis about love and marriage.
u/Hot-Bet3549
It’s a fun story. Frustrating but rewarding puzzle gameplay in small doses- story mission based with checkpoints so failing a level doesn’t feel like a time sink. The core climbing puzzle gam
u/Hot-Bet3549
Catherine was my first climbing game back when it first came out. That’s a fun one if you’re into single males in their 30s having an existential crisis about love and marriage.
u/Hot-Bet3549
It’s a fun story. Frustrating but rewarding puzzle gameplay in small doses- story mission based with checkpoints so failing a level doesn’t feel like a time sink. The core climbing puzzle gam
u/owenjrb
I haven't played that one! I only knew some stuff screen shots and memes from it, I actually had no idea it was even a climbing game
u/owenjrb
I haven't played that one! I only knew some stuff screen shots and memes from it, I actually had no idea it was even a climbing game
u/owenjrb
Jusant is really fun! I considered mentioning it, but because of its lack of possible failure or falling it kind of doesn't fit in with the other mentioned games as much imo.
Off topic, but i
u/Blacksad9999
You should give Jusant a try. The entire premise is climbing, yet it also has a pretty neat story.
u/Hot-Bet3549
It’s a fun story. Frustrating but rewarding puzzle gameplay in small doses- story mission based with checkpoints so failing a level doesn’t feel like a time sink. The core climbing puzzle gam
u/owenjrb
Jusant is really fun! I considered mentioning it, but because of its lack of possible failure or falling it kind of doesn't fit in with the other mentioned games as much imo.
Off topic, but i
u/Hot-Bet3549
Catherine was my first climbing game back when it first came out. That’s a fun one if you’re into single males in their 30s having an existential crisis about love and marriage.
u/owenjrb
I haven't played that one! I only knew some stuff screen shots and memes from it, I actually had no idea it was even a climbing game
u/owenjrb
Jusant is really fun! I considered mentioning it, but because of its lack of possible failure or falling it kind of doesn't fit in with the other mentioned games as much imo.
Off topic, but i