Hack and Climb

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Hack and Climb is a single player casual platformer game with horror, fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Kodachi Games and was released on January 20, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game offers a well-balanced and fair challenge with polished physics and mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of precision platformers.
Accessibility options like checkpoints and difficulty modes allow players to tailor the experience to their skill level, easing frustration.
Unique and inventive gameplay with multiple weapons, variety in approach, and great art and music contribute to an engaging and relaxing atmosphere.

The physics can feel inconsistent at times, leading to frustrating moments where player input doesn't match expected outcomes.
Controller support feels clunky and less intuitive compared to mouse controls, requiring tuning for a better experience.
Some players find the learning curve steep and the trial-and-error gameplay punishing, which may be off-putting for those new to the genre.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The gameplay is highly polished, featuring inventive mechanics and tight level design that encourages experimentation and multiple approaches. It is challenging yet fair, with smooth physics and addicting elements like alternate weapons adding depth. Overall, the gameplay offers a satisfying and engaging experience.
- “Beyond the original concept, lovely pixel art, and pleasingly tranquil atmosphere, the gameplay is super polished and the level design leaves a lot of room for experimentation and multiple approaches to many of the obstacles.”
- “Gameplay is addicting, especially with the alternate weapons and their respective gimmicks.”
- “Challenging but fair, clean mechanics and solid design, feels great to play.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally considered decent but somewhat bland, with visuals like throw projection adding clarity without oversimplifying gameplay. However, the overall visual presentation may feel uninspired to some players.
- “Graphics are great as well.”
- “Going in, I was expecting the throw projection visuals to make the game too easy, but this was not the case.”
- “Hack and climb could be good enough for an evening or two if you don't mind the fiddly controls and bland graphics, but I find it too frustrating and unfair to keep playing further.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its tranquil and immersive quality, enhanced by lovely pixel art and good music. It creates a captivating environment that complements the polished gameplay and encourages player experimentation. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to a great gaming experience.
- “Beyond the original concept, lovely pixel art, and pleasingly tranquil atmosphere, the gameplay is super polished and the level design leaves a lot of room for experimentation and multiple approaches to many of the obstacles.”
- “Good music, good variety of weapons, great atmosphere, great game!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly praised for its quality and contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, earning top marks from players.
- “Good music, good variety of weapons, great atmosphere, great game!”
- “Art and music 10/10.”