Hack and Climb

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features polished and well-balanced physics mechanics that offer a fair but challenging gameplay experience.
Its creative and inventive platforming design, including a variety of weapons with unique abilities, adds depth and replayability.
Accessibility options such as checkpoints and difficulty modifiers make the game approachable to a broader audience, alongside lovely pixel art and a great atmosphere.

Some players find the controls, especially on controllers, clumsy and unintuitive compared to mouse input.
The physics can feel inconsistent or frustrating at times, causing moments where failures feel unfair or out of player control.
The learning curve is steep and the game can be very frustrating, leading to frequent setbacks that may discourage some players.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The gameplay is highly polished, featuring inventive mechanics, tight and well-designed levels that encourage experimentation and multiple approaches. It offers a challenging yet fair experience with smooth physics and addicting elements, providing a satisfying and enjoyable playthrough.
- “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.”
- “Super inventive mechanics and a very tight level design with some fodian elements in there that work really well.”
- “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 some users noting that visual elements like throw projections are clear without making the game too easy. However, the overall graphical presentation may feel uninspiring 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 pleasing vibe, enhanced by lovely pixel art and good music. It contributes to an enjoyable and immersive experience, complementing the polished gameplay and versatile level design.
- “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 in the game is highly praised for its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, receiving top marks from players.
- “Good music, good variety of weapons, great atmosphere, great game!”
- “Art and music 10/10.”