Climber: Sky is the Limit

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Climber: Sky is the Limit is a single player survival sport game. It was developed by A2 Softworks and was released on November 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Climber: Sky is the Limit" is a mountain walking simulator that challenges you to conquer the most dangerous peaks on earth. Carefully plan your journey, choose a trail, and prepare appropriate equipment to face extreme weather conditions and survive. Traverse dangerous trails, overcome obstacles like blizzards and icy slopes, and reach the summit to conquer your fears and limits.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun concept with engaging gameplay that emphasizes planning, resource management, and the challenges of mountaineering.
The climbing mechanics, while basic, provide a unique experience with various terrain challenges and the thrill of reaching the summit.
The game has potential for replay value with multiple routes and the option to climb without supplemental oxygen, appealing to fans of the genre.

The game suffers from limited content, featuring only 6 mountains and a lack of diverse gameplay options, which can lead to a repetitive experience.
Numerous bugs and technical issues hinder gameplay, including game-breaking bugs that require reinstallation and a lack of updates from the developers.
The gameplay feels rushed and lacks immersion, with a focus on speed running rather than the authentic experience of mountaineering.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the mechanics fun yet simplistic and clunky, leading to a loss of interest after a few plays. While the mountaineering simulation offers engaging elements like route planning and gear management, it suffers from limited content and numerous bugs, which detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential and unique mechanics, many players feel the game lacks depth and has not been adequately supported with updates.
- “Gameplay is nice; it's a mountaineering simulator where every action you make (walking, jumping, eating) costs you time (of day/night), stamina, and other stats.”
- “Basically, it's a walking simulator with different mini-games that cover many aspects of mountaineering (rock and ice climbing, crossing steep ice fields and rock-faces with rope and ice-screws/hooks, simple boulder climbing, jumps, crevasse detection, crevasse crossing with ladders, camping, cooking, sleeping, packing your bag in a balanced way, etc.).”
- “The gameplay, as simple as it is, is super addicting and well made.”
- “As of now (July 10, 2025), the game hasn't had any updates for almost 2.5 years, and the countless bugs that severely limit the already disappointing gameplay haven't been fixed.”
- “All in all, I can't recommend the game; it's buggy, the gameplay is lousy, the feel is wrong, there are no more updates, and the developers would rather spread Russian war propaganda than work on the game.”
- “The majority of 'experienced' gamers should be able to clear through this game in just a handful of hours and that's a real shame considering how deep and involved the gameplay could be.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic visuals, particularly for mountaineering, while others criticize them as outdated and clunky. Although there are occasional glitches, many players feel that the gameplay compensates for the lackluster graphics. Overall, the visuals are functional but not impressive.
- “Very good game if you like mountaineering; also very great and realistic graphics.”
- “The game doesn't shine on its graphics; I've seen a small glitch or two. However, it shines in its gameplay.”
- “The game doesn't shine in its graphics; I've seen a small glitch or two. However, it shines in its gameplay.”
- “Visuals are rather outdated but functional.”
- “Minimal and clunky scenery graphics.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game is primarily focused on speed run and resource optimization, which can lead to frustration when players miscalculate their loadouts. However, it is well-optimized, delivering a smooth experience with consistent high frame rates and minimal bugs, particularly on high-end PCs.
- “Surprisingly, the game is perfectly optimized (at 980, I have 90 fps all the time), beautiful, and quite rarely 'pleases' with bugs.”
- “While the gameplay loop certainly caters to my game brain (and I enjoyed my time playing), it's just not as difficult as it seems to describe itself as, and it quickly becomes just a speed run/optimization game.”
- “This can be pretty annoying when you think you have an optimized loadout and you spend 20 or 30 minutes heading up the mountain only to run out of hooks just before you reach safety.”
- “While the gameplay loop certainly caters to my game brain (and I enjoyed my time playing), it's just not as difficult as it seems to describe itself as and it quickly becomes just a speed run/optimization game.”
- “Like other reviewers have mentioned, this is basically a speed run/resource optimization game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive tools and climbing prompts. Many express disappointment over the lack of updates and the developers' focus on unrelated issues, leading to a frustrating experience marred by glitches. Overall, the game's stability is deemed inadequate, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Game's still a bit too buggy at the moment; sometimes it won't let you select tools and food, and the pop-up to climb doesn't work.”
- “I really wanted this game to be good; it's just about finding the right glitches on the sides. Check YouTube for all the glitches.”
- “All in all, I can't recommend the game; it's buggy, the gameplay is lousy, the feel is wrong, there are no more updates, and the developers would rather spread Russian war propaganda than work on the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game offers solid replayability through its six mountains featuring branching routes and optional challenges, such as climbing without oxygen, which encourage players to explore different strategies and experiences. Additionally, the varied paths and scenic views enhance the incentive to replay.
- “The six mountains feature occasional branching routes that enhance replay value.”
- “The optional no oxygen stat for the time taken to climb to the top adds an extra layer of replay value.”
- “The view path variations contribute significantly to the game's replay value.”
- “The game features six mountains with occasional branching routes that provide some replay value.”
- “It also includes an optional no-oxygen stat for the time it took to climb to the top, which adds extra replay value.”
- “The view path variations contribute to the overall replay value.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as it appears to prioritize profit over quality, leading many users to label it a cheap cash grab that fails to meet expectations.
- “The game is probably just a cheap cash grab.”
- “Unfortunately, the game doesn't live up to its potential and feels like a cheap cash grab.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The story is described as disjointed and confusing, particularly during the tutorial phase, which leaves players struggling to understand basic mechanics. Despite this, there are moments of excitement and thrill, such as navigating extreme routes and engaging in daring missions like wingsuit flying, which add a sense of adventure to the narrative.
- “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world filled with rich lore and complex characters that keep you engaged throughout the entire experience.”
- “I was captivated by the twists and turns in the narrative, each chapter revealing new layers that made me eager to uncover what would happen next.”
- “The character development is outstanding, making you genuinely care about their journeys and the choices they face along the way.”
- “The story is disjointed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to stay engaged with the plot.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the motivations and backgrounds of the protagonists.”
- “The narrative feels rushed and incomplete, with many plot points left unresolved by the end of the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's audio is primarily limited to a few sound effects, lacking an in-game music layer, which many players feel is a missed opportunity. Users suggest that incorporating music, especially during activities like climbing, could significantly enhance the overall experience.
- “I think it is a missed opportunity, as climbing with some tunes could improve the experience. I played the Everest soundtrack in the background, and it worked well!”
- “The audio layer is limited to a few sound effects, with no music layer in the game.”
- “I think it is a missed opportunity, as climbing with some tunes could improve the experience. I played the Everest soundtrack in the background, and it worked well.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the climbing mechanics, to be excessively tedious and a significant drawback.
- “The only problem with this game is that the climbing is extremely tedious.”

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Climber: Sky is the Limit is a survival sport game.

Climber: Sky is the Limit is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Climber: Sky is the Limit was released on November 21, 2022.

Climber: Sky is the Limit was developed by A2 Softworks.

Climber: Sky is the Limit has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Climber: Sky is the Limit is a single player game.

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