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From The Top

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87%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
87% User Score Based on 114 reviews

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About From The Top

From The Top is a single player casual simulation game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by JUNKFALL33 and was released on December 9, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Fusing Battling tops and Roguelike Deckbuilding together to create an endless  decent source of battling tops fun! Collect new tops, combine them together, pair 'em up with synergistic relic and go on a short adventure, From the Top! Features Realistic simulation-:  Ready, Launch, and Battle! Use your spinning top to knock your opponents out or simply out last them in a battle of attrition.…

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Fun and unique Beyblade-themed roguelike with satisfying spinning top battles and varied abilities.
  • Good replay value with interesting strategic depth in battling and top customization like fusing tops.
  • Affordable price with engaging gameplay and charming visuals and sound design appreciated by many players.
  • Game suffers from balancing issues where some tops and abilities (e.g., slime, guard, ghost) are overpowered, leading to trivial or overly drawn-out fights.
  • Frequent bugs and crashes, including save/load issues and glitches during battles, reduce the overall experience quality.
  • Short game length, limited content variety, repetitive encounters, and sometimes janky controls and UI detract from long-term appeal.

  • gameplay

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its unique concept, satisfying mechanics, and replay value through diverse builds and top customization, though some find it unbalanced, occasionally frustrating, and somewhat simplistic. While the core loop is fun and engaging, issues like janky controls, lackluster abilities, and limited camera support detract from the experience for some players. Overall, the gameplay is charming and creative but may not fully resonate with everyone due to its niche style and execution flaws.

    • “The gameplay loop is pretty satisfying and I find myself replaying the game even after 100% completion.”
    • “Only real flaws are the camera doesn't pan out when your top goes off screen and sometimes controlling the top can be janky, but other than that the gameplay both in and out of battles is interesting and really fun.”
    • “It has plenty of creative gameplay styles and builds that add to the replay value, and the customization of the various tops you get to use throughout the game is a joy to mess with.”
    • “I beat them on my first try but the boss mechanic sucked so much it soured my review.”
    • “Cool concept with acceptable execution, but the mechanics are half baked.”
    • “The novelty of its gameplay and aesthetics unfortunately wear off very quickly.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the unique and appealing art style, pixelation effects, and aesthetics, while others find it unsuitable for a Beyblade fighter and visually straining, especially in darker settings. The option to disable pixelation is valued, but overall, the visual design is polarizing and may not appeal to everyone.

    • “I like the art style and the fact that you can turn off the pixelation.”
    • “I saw that one post on Twitter and the visuals are killer and got me in the door, great work!”
    • “The art style, while not for everyone, I find to be quite appealing.”
    • “If you want shorter games with worse graphics, made by people who are paid more to work less, and you're not kidding, then this is the game for you.”
    • “The novelty of its gameplay and aesthetics unfortunately wear off very quickly.”
    • “I just can't with the graphics, I was hoping there would be an option to turn the filter off.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally fitting and complements the chaotic, unsettling vibe, with many players appreciating its uniqueness despite occasional sensory overload in the final stage. However, some find it inconsistent, off-putting, or low-quality, describing certain tracks as jarring or repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere but may not appeal to everyone for extended listening.

    • “I love the concept, art direction, and music.”
    • “The music is, for the most part, nice on the ears.”
    • “Fifth, the biggest one for me, the music and sound design.”
    • “I'm not a sound designer or composer but a lot of the music sounds like it was made in GarageBand with stock instruments.”
    • “The music feels very inconsistent and I feel like it relies too heavily on 'weird and unsettling'.”
    • “First, the music generally fits the feel of the game, it's just that I wouldn't want to listen to it for very long.”

  • story

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story is generally seen as short and fun with intriguing elements, though some find it cringe-worthy or overly chatty and unengaging. While it adds a cool and unexpected layer to the gameplay, preferences vary, with some wishing for an option to skip it. Overall, the story complements the game but may not appeal to everyone.

    • “Plays like what you wish a modern Beyblade game played like, and the backstory is almost as absurd as the Metal Saga!”
    • “Finished a run and quite enjoyed myself; the story and backstory was an unexpected but very cool thing to see!”
    • “The story, and the world the game is set in, was intriguing and left me wanting to know more.”
    • “The game's story is not interesting or engaging at all.”
    • “Also the story is cringe and I would prefer an option to remove it.”
    • “The game is trying to do a little Inscryption thing with a spooky plot and bosses that talk at you, but it's a little too chatty and not particularly interesting so far.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Replayability is enhanced by diverse gameplay styles and enjoyable customization options, offering players varied approaches. However, balancing issues and exploitable mechanics can undermine challenge and reduce long-term engagement, indicating a need for rebalancing and additional content to sustain interest.

    • “It has plenty of creative gameplay styles and builds that add to the replay value, and the customization of the various tops you get to use throughout the game is a joy to mess with.”
    • “Games in this genre are known for being difficult for a reason, and while I think this game does provide a worthy challenge, it has far too many odd balancing decisions that can trivialize many encounters if abused, which in my opinion negatively impacts the replay value.”
    • “However, it's in dire need of rebalancing (Guard Slime RNG is unkillable, Garuba wins 90% of matchups by goading the AI to jump off the map) and replayability (more bosses like Slay the Spire perhaps).”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is noted as a downside, particularly due to slow-paced matches caused by imbalanced tops and the tedious, time-consuming nature of some boss fights, making the experience feel repetitive and drawn-out.

    • “The only weak parts are the lack of customization for tops (most of them are pre-built, with one option to combine), and the balance on some tops making a very slow, grindy match (looking at you, third boss >:c).”
    • “I also found the final boss tedious and boring (especially Stone Slime RNG), sinking what felt like an hour into defeating it.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users note that while the game experiences some balancing issues and minor bugs, these flaws sometimes make the game overly easy rather than causing major technical problems. Overall, stability is adequate but affected by design imbalances.

    • “Only complaint is balancing and the game being a little buggy.”
    • “Not that they're buggy or glitched (though one of them might be), they are simply so broken they make the game trivial.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth and consistent performance without any noticeable issues.

    • “Performance was great.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is described as bold and edgy, contributing to an overall hilarious and highly enjoyable experience.

    • “Hard as balls, hilarious and a great time.”
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From The Top is a casual simulation game with mystery and comedy themes. Common tags for From The Top include indie, pixel graphics, deckbuilding, action roguelike, abstract and others.

From The Top is available on PC and Windows.

From The Top was released on December 9, 2025.

From The Top was developed by JUNKFALL33.

From The Top has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked From The Top for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

From The Top is a single player game.