- December 13, 2019
- Karolis Dikcius
Ladderhead
55%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
story, graphics
91% User Score 11 reviews
Platforms
About
A surreal narrative focused roguelite text adventure. In it you play a man stuck in the same day who has to get to the top floor of an unusual building to find his loved one. Each floor is a perilous mystery to unravel. Each time you die the day resets.

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
- The hand-drawn graphics and surreal sound effects create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.
- The game features a cleverly designed looped story that keeps players engaged, with intriguing and abstract narrative elements.
- The minimalist art style and soundtrack complement the game well, showcasing the developer's creativity and vision.
- The lack of player agency and reliance on spoon-fed responses diminish the interactive experience, making it feel more like a linear narrative.
- The game suffers from a limited command system, which can lead to frustration and a desire for quality-of-life improvements.
- Some players may find the plot confusing and lacking in deeper meaning, leading to a less satisfying overall experience.
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is characterized by its surreal and abstract nature, enhanced by hand-drawn graphics and unique sound design that create an immersive atmosphere. It features a cleverly designed looped narrative where players retain items after dying, leading to an intriguing and satisfying experience. The focus on a singular storyline and meaningful player choices marks an improvement in the developer's storytelling craft, appealing to fans of surreal and detective-like narratives.
“By focusing on a singular story, Ladderhead features a stronger narrative with events and player choices that feel less arbitrary.”
“And the storyline is really good too - if you like surrealistic, detective-like narratives, be sure to check this one out.”
“It’s a looped story where, upon dying, the day resets, but we keep the items in our inventory.”
“The plot is confusing and surreal, but it's also intriguing and, above all, satisfying because it’s cleverly designed.”
“The story is more abstract than the previous entry and imbued with more of the developer's original creativity.”