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From The Top

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85%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
85% User Score Based on 131 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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85%Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Unique and fun blend of Beyblade mechanics with roguelike elements, offering varied gameplay and strategic depth.
  • Engaging and satisfying combat system with different tops having unique abilities and playstyles.
  • Great value for the price with a charming art style, atmospheric music, and an intriguing, quirky story.
  • Frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly with saving/loading and during boss fights.
  • Balance problems with some tops and relics being overpowered or underpowered, leading to repetitive or trivialized gameplay.
  • Limited content and replayability due to short game length and scarcity of upgrades, shops, and relic variety.

  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a unique and fun concept centered around customizable tops with distinct abilities, providing a satisfying and replayable loop. However, it suffers from inconsistent controls, balancing issues, and occasional frustrating mechanics that can detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, many appreciate its creativity, visual style, and potential for deeper mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay loop is pretty satisfying and I find myself replaying the game even after 100% it.”
    • “Unfortunately, in practice the gameplay is really inconsistent, the controls are janky, and the difficulty curve goes from very difficult to mind-numbingly easy instantly.”
    • “Each top in the game has a balance and a learning curve to it, but some are more broken mechanically and easily usable than others, like the slime tops, and the fact that you can randomly ring out for no reason.”
    • “The gameplay is a slog broken up by the AI occasionally flying out of the arena from a light nudge, all the visual flair (which can thankfully be toggled off, except for the constant momentum-grinding slowdown on impacts) actively makes things more muddy and hard to follow.”

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a distinctive, pixelated art style that elicits mixed reactions—some find it appealing and nostalgic, while others feel it detracts from the gameplay experience. The visuals are considered unique and stylish, though they may cause discomfort in certain settings and aren't universally praised. Overall, the aesthetic is a strong point for fans but divisive among players.

    • “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

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for fitting the art style and enhancing the chaotic, pseudo-horror vibe, though it can be off-putting or overwhelming, especially in the final stage. Some find it enjoyable and unique, while others feel it is inconsistent, relies too much on unsettling tones, and sounds somewhat amateurish. Overall, the soundtrack receives mixed reactions but contributes significantly to the game's distinctive atmosphere.

    • “I grew up with Beyblade and I like the art style and soundtrack a lot.”
    • “I love the concept, art direction, and music.”
    • “The music is, for the most part, nice on the ears.”
    • “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

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is generally seen as lighthearted and quirky, with some appreciating its absurd and intriguing nature, while others find it cringe-worthy or unengaging. It adds an unexpected flavor to the gameplay but may feel overly chatty or short for some players. Overall, opinions on the story's quality and impact vary widely.

    • “The story has such an unseriousness to it that I love given its admittedly disturbing nature with a world-ending event.”
    • “Finished/won a run and quite enjoyed myself — the story and backstory was an unexpected but very cool thing to see! The gameplay is definitely fun.”
    • “The story, and the world the game is set in, was intriguing and left me wanting to know more.”
    • “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 a little too chatty and not particularly interesting so far.”
    • “The game's story is not interesting or engaging at all.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is often slow and tedious, with some matches and bosses dragging on excessively due to unbalanced tops and mechanics. Visual effects and certain gameplay elements also contribute to a muddled experience that hampers player engagement during these extended grindy moments.

    • “The only weak parts are the lack of customization for tops (most of them are prebuilt, 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 rgn), sinking what felt like an hour into defeating it.”
    • “The gameplay is a slog broken up by the AI occasionally flying out of the arena from a light nudge. All the visual flair (which can thankfully be toggled off, except for the constant momentum-grinding slowdown on impacts) actively makes things more muddy and hard to follow.”

  • replayability

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

    The game offers strong replayability through diverse gameplay styles and customizable options, enhancing player experimentation. However, inconsistent balancing issues and certain overpowering strategies can diminish the challenge and negatively impact long-term replay value. Improvements like additional boss content and rebalancing are suggested to further enhance replayability.

    • “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 experiment 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).”

  • stability

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

    The game's stability is generally solid, but some bugs and balancing issues persist, making certain aspects of the gameplay overly easy or broken. These flaws, while not causing crashes or major glitches, impact the overall challenge and experience.

    • “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 performs exceptionally well, delivering smooth and stable performance without 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 tough and edgy, delivering a 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 story.

From The Top is a single player game.