Egging On

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Egging On is a single player casual platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Egobounds and was released on November 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Cascade into insanity in this brutally challenging journey into the sky. Armed with nothing but a fragile shell and a slimy yolk, can you take a lone egg to new heights? It's No Yolk You’re an egg – and you’ll feel every wobble, roll, and crack. Master the art of egg physics as you navigate challenging climbing environments with a twist. Synchronize your jump with your roll-cycle, and when you’…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 319 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Unique and innovative physics-based climbing platformer with satisfying and realistic egg movement mechanics.
Well-designed levels with great visuals, sound design, and a charming story that enhances the atmosphere.
Multiple difficulty modes including checkpoints and skins that add accessibility and replayability for different player types.

Extremely challenging and punishing difficulty with potential frustration from repeated falls, RNG elements, and inconsistent mechanics.
Performance issues such as frame drops, lag, and crashes reported especially in later levels impacting gameplay experience.
Some level design choices (notably the kitchen and ice sections) criticized for being unfair, overly random, or causing tedious backtracking.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The gameplay features simple yet challenging mechanics centered on mastering momentum and positioning with an egg-shaped character, offering a gradual learning curve through distinct sections. While praised for its polished physics, sound design, and rewarding sense of progression, some find certain mechanics, like the tip-jump and kitchen section, inconsistent or frustratingly difficult. Overall, the game delivers a satisfying and engaging experience for players who enjoy mastering skill-based platformers with a unique and fresh approach.
- “It belongs to that particular category of games where the mechanics are simple to understand but difficult to master, and where progress is measured not in upgrades or abilities, but in the player’s growing familiarity with how the game behaves.”
- “Though there were many deaths and failures along the way, within a matter of hours I mastered its elegant mechanics, committed every jump and shortcut and trick to memory, and triumphantly platformed my way to victory.”
- “The mechanics felt incredibly smooth and responsive, and the realistic physics made every jump (and crack) feel hilariously satisfying.”
- “The time sink gameplay areas are abysmally obvious and abundant.”
- “The tip-jump mechanic, interesting as it may be, lacks a precise enough control mechanic to be reliable.”
- “Straight up need to fix the kitchen, there's too much bs mechanics that are not hard just way too inconsistent to do them properly and if you fail either one of them you need to go through all the bs mechanics of that level.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
The game features polished and visually pleasing graphics with well-crafted textures, models, and level design, contributing to its charming and aesthetically appealing art style. Users consistently praise the clean visuals and smooth gameplay, highlighting the graphics as a key strength alongside the satisfying sound design.
- “Lovely game, the graphics are pretty darn amazing, the level design works well and the game itself is very responsive.”
- “The graphics are great, the textures and 3D models are really well done.”
- “Other than that the physics and graphics were well done, and the ending (the true ending) was really rewarding in my opinion.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The game's humor is widely appreciated for its quirky, silly premise and the way it embraces players' struggles, often inducing laughter through frustration. However, some find the narrator's repetitive jokes annoying after multiple repeats. Overall, the humor, combined with the art style and narrative, adds a delightful charm to the challenging platformer experience.
- “Omg love this game talk about rage inducing but hilarious !!!”
- “This game is so weird and funny but past the silly concept is a platformer with real depth that is surprisingly addictive.”
- “The mechanics felt incredibly smooth and responsive, and the realistic physics made every jump (and crack) feel hilariously satisfying.”
- “The narrator can be a bit annoying when he is repeating so much. I can handle him being repetitive and trust me, I heard him repeat countless times, but when he repeats the same unfunny joke for the 10th time, it gets on your nerves. I can see why players mute him.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is engaging and mysterious, enhanced by environmental storytelling and narration, providing an entertaining experience. While it may be simple or lighthearted, it adds depth and encourages continued play. Overall, the story effectively complements the gameplay and keeps players intrigued.
- “Whether you're after achievements, the storyline, or wacky gameplay; it will last you many hours.”
- “But besides that there are lots of little details along the way that add to a great experience as a whole: the story told by the surroundings and the narrator is entertaining.”
- “The story was mysterious, left me wondering what was going on (in a good way).”
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optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game's optimization is generally poor, causing performance issues such as lag and stuttering, especially in complex areas with many moving parts. While some users experience smooth gameplay on devices like the Steam Deck, overall optimization requires improvement for both PC and portable platforms.
- “I've put in 20+ hours on the Steam Deck with hardly any performance issues.”
- “But optimization is required for Steam Deck or PC.”
- “I recommend this game if you enjoy this type of game, but the performance is really bad due to poor optimization.”
- “Poor performance in the factory area with all the moving parts causing laggy inputs and stuttering.”
- “There seems to be a lack of optimization during level loading; when falling from a great height and droning back up in custom mode, all levels load at once causing performance issues.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game runs smoothly with good overall stability, including on the Steam Deck, though some users find the double jump mechanic feels buggy and difficult to execute consistently.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively uses subtle animations to imbue simple objects with emotional expressiveness, enhancing player connection. Additionally, the satisfying ending reinforces a strong sense of having experienced a meaningful journey.
- “The egg itself, despite being a simple object, is given subtle animations that make it feel oddly expressive, enhancing the emotional impact of both success and failure.”
- “The ending too, satisfying, made me feel like I really went on a journey.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users find the grinding aspect occasionally tedious but manageable, with some describing it as mildly grindy at times.
- “A masochist is someone who enjoys an activity that appears to be painful or tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is generally solid but could benefit from more variety, including additional audio effects and changes, as well as quirky narrator comments to enhance the overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability through collectible elements like eggshell skins, appealing to players who enjoy thorough exploration despite some frustrating moments.
- “I liked the game; the narrator was great and, despite the frustration, it has a lot of replayability if you're interested in collecting all the eggshells that serve as skins.”