Death Stair

About

"Death Stair" is a multiplayer party game where players race to the top of a staircase while attacking their opponents. Use an array of weapons and power-ups to slow down your rivals and reach the goal first. The last player standing at the end of each round scores a point, with the first to reach a set number of points winning the match.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

humor13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Hilarious and chaotic fun when played with friends, leading to lots of laughter.
Great value for the price, especially for local multiplayer sessions.
Unique and entertaining gameplay concept that can lead to memorable moments.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, which can hinder the experience.
Limited content with only a few maps, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Online multiplayer is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find players.

humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its chaotic and absurd nature, particularly when played with friends, leading to moments of uncontrollable laughter. Many users describe it as hilariously broken, making it a source of fun despite its flaws, with local multiplayer sessions being especially entertaining. Overall, while some recommend it for short bursts of laughter, the game's comedic value shines brightest in a group setting.
- “I write this laughing with 2 of my friends as we prepare to play another marathon of this masterpiece.”
- “Local multiplayer is an absolute blast of hilarious chaotic fun.”
- “Such a broken mess (but in a good way) this game always made me laugh; making my friends cry is a beautiful thing, you know.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun and refreshing due to varied maps and weapon mechanics, while others criticize it for being plagued by errors and crashes, as well as feeling stiff and lacking distinct traits. Overall, the concept is seen as solid but limited in execution.
- “Maps are different enough so that they're all refreshing to play with different weapon mechanics.”
- “[*] breathtaking gameplay”
- “Gameplay concept is solid and entertaining, even if it feels highly limited.”
- “Spent more time in errors and crashes than actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay can be fun but is mostly awful for the gunner.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is alright, but quite stiff in its delivery.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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33%
The game features a powerful narrative set in Soviet Russia during the Cold War, focusing on a middle-aged man's experiences. However, some users noted the absence of a dedicated story mode, which may affect the overall storytelling experience.
- “This story is so powerful.”
- “Amazing story.”
- “No story mode”
- “The story tells of a middle-aged man in his 40s living in Soviet Russia during the Cold War.”
- “[td]story / campaign[/td]”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game have received mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as mediocre or low quality despite being developed with Unreal Engine 4. Comments highlight a lack of polish and amateurish artwork, leading to disappointment given the game's price point. Overall, the visuals do not meet expectations, leaving players dissatisfied.
- “Stunning graphics.”
- “The visuals are okay at best.”
- “Artwork feels very amateurish and low quality for a game over $5.”
- “Graphics are also mediocre despite the game being made with Unreal Engine 4, which goes to show you can, if you're bad enough, turn a diamond into dung.”
- “Also, you can't even play this game in singleplayer, so have fun staring at the 2-year-old's drawings that are the graphics.”
- “The graphics quality is poor, and the controls aren't explained well enough when you play with a keyboard.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized by numerous bugs and glitches, which some players find enhance the overall experience, especially when playing with friends. While these stability issues can be distracting, they are often viewed as minor inconveniences given the game's low price point. However, as players progress, they may encounter more noticeable hiccups, including problems with the user interface and leaderboard inaccuracies.
- “The only bad part is the glitches, but for 50 cents, what do you expect?”
- “However, the further you go into the game, you'll start to notice little hiccups and glitches.”
- “The user interface is also a little buggy and wonky.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the ambient feel and overall quality, while others criticize it for being unoriginal and reminiscent of tracks from other games. Many users feel that the soundtrack lacks uniqueness and could benefit from more distinctive compositions.
- “The ambient music and feel of the game is nice.”
- “The music is nice.”
- “While the music is nice, almost every track I thought 'oh, I've heard this somewhere before.'”
- “The background music and sound design were not notable.”
- “The music is also pretty much stolen from other games (see videos for more on this).”
- “The music needs to be more unique.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The optimization of the game is polarizing; while some users praise it as very well optimized, others criticize it severely, claiming it is so poorly optimized that using a mouse and keyboard is nearly impossible.
- “The game is very well optimized, providing a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The developers have done an excellent job with optimization, ensuring minimal lag and quick load times.”
- “You can't even use a mouse and keyboard because the optimization is that terrible.”
- “The game runs like a slideshow on my high-end PC due to poor optimization.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making the game unplayable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some feeling overwhelmed by their feelings as early as the first level.
- “I was an emotional wreck after only the first level!”
- “The story hit me hard; I felt every character's pain and joy.”
- “This game made me cry and laugh in equal measure, a true emotional rollercoaster.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game features unique and memorable designs, such as the "dick gentlemen," despite the overall amateur art style. This distinctiveness adds a quirky charm to the characters, setting them apart in the gaming landscape.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The limited number of maps, with only three available, significantly reduces the game's replayability, as players feel there isn't enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The three maps available don't add much to the replayability factor.”
- “After completing the game once, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse content makes replaying the game feel tedious.”