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LIFTED

Lifted is a special little game that manages to effortlessly charm despite its imperfections. It’s a throwback to classic platforming I didn’t know I was needing, all the while being the Back to the Future sequel I know I have dreamed about for decades. I hope it’s not the last we see of Ari Buktu, and I’ll happily board his time-travelling elevator again—anytime.
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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
96% User Score Based on 75 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

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About LIFTED

LIFTED is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Adventure Works L.L.C. and was released on July 22, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Get LIFTED! Play as slacker Ari, the accidental wingman in his professor's manic, love-fueled time heist. Swing, climb, and puzzle through history to outsmart rival tomb raiders in a cinematic '80s blockbuster adventure!

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
story17 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Charming and funny story with great voice acting and witty dialogue that captures the spirit of 80s adventure films like Back to the Future and Indiana Jones.
  • Well-executed platforming and puzzle mechanics that are accessible yet occasionally challenging, with generous checkpoints and smooth gameplay.
  • High production value including impressive art style, dynamic camera work, excellent music, and polished animations that enhance the immersive and nostalgic experience.
  • The game is quite short, typically around 2.5 to 3.5 hours, which may feel underdeveloped or not provide enough gameplay for some players.
  • Some technical issues such as dialogue cutting off if progressing too fast, occasional glitches, and one known game-breaking bug that can halt progress.
  • The constant talking by characters may be overwhelming for some players, and the repetitive platforming sections along with occasionally forced humor may not appeal to everyone.

  • story

    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The story in "Lifted" is charming, humorous, and well-written, featuring engaging characters and a nostalgic, adventure-driven plot inspired by 80s-90s themes. Although the narrative is relatively short, it delivers meaningful and enjoyable moments that resonate emotionally with players. Some critiques note predictability and occasional pacing issues, but overall the story is a highlight that complements the platforming gameplay effectively.

    • “The characters and dialogue are funny and well written, the story is meaningful, and the dynamic between Prof. Raventhorpe and Ari works so well; their banter always puts a smile on my face.”
    • “The story is the main selling point; you'll be endeared by Ari and the professor (and even Julius).”
    • “A Back to the Future-inspired story that has you time travel to various periods in time with fun characters keeps you invested.”
    • “[The game can be finished in about 2½ hours, making the adventure feel underdeveloped.]”
    • “[The plot is easy to anticipate, and the constant one-liners often feel forced.]”
    • “[Some platforming and chase sections suddenly require precise timing, which clashes with the game's family-friendly design.]”

  • gameplay

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth, enjoyable platforming and well-tuned mechanics, blending logical puzzles with engaging action that appeals to both newcomers and veterans. Although some find the game relatively short (around 3 hours), the dynamic camera, charming atmosphere, and seamless transitions contribute to an overall satisfying experience.

    • “The platforming is surprisingly great, with nice feeling jumps, and easy to master mechanics. The action will make veterans and newcomers comfortable quickly.”
    • “The platforming is 2.5D but with a much more dynamic camera than most 2.5D games, with twists and turns that feel very organic despite the gameplay being confined to a 2D plane.”
    • “The menus are sleek and work well, the transitions between gameplay and cutscene are smooth, the controls and animations are tuned and work well together... everything just works.”
    • “But costs too much for less than 3 hours gameplay.”
    • “At around three hours, Lifted is on the short side, and I wish there had been a bit more gameplay or a slightly lower price.”
    • “Mit rund drei Stunden fällt Lifted zwar recht kurz aus und ich hätte mir sowohl etwas mehr Gameplay als auch einen niedrigeren Preis gewünscht. (With around three hours, Lifted is quite short, and I would have wished for both more gameplay and a lower price.)”

  • music

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its cinematic and adventurous quality, consistently enhancing the atmosphere and emotional moments. It is compared to Disney and Indiana Jones soundtracks, maintaining a lively and immersive presence throughout gameplay and cutscenes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that deeply enriches the player's experience.

    • “The music is fantastic; it swells at climaxes and is tender in the softer conversations with Ari and the Professor about what motivates them.”
    • “The soundtrack is another great part of the game, as it fits the atmosphere perfectly and makes the overall experience even better.”
    • “Like walking around Disney World and there's always some adventurous music playing.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its witty writing, funny characters, and well-executed banter, providing a charming and lighthearted experience. While not every joke lands due to their frequency, the overall comedic tone is mature yet playful, reminiscent of classic, character-driven platformers. Many players find the humor genuinely enjoyable, making it a standout aspect of this relaxing, story-driven puzzler.

    • “The characters and dialogue are funny and well written; the dynamic between Prof Raventhorpe and Ari works so well, their banter always puts a smile on my face.”
    • “If you’re looking for a platformer with genuine character and humor, this one’s a must-play.”
    • “I haven't stopped smiling/laughing since I pressed 'play,' because the writing and voice acting are so funny.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    82% positive mentions, 9% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game features charming, painterly graphics with vibrant, cartoony animations that evoke a high production value reminiscent of first-party Nintendo titles. Its bright visuals and distinctive art style enhance the storytelling and platforming experience, appealing especially to younger players and families. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's engaging and whimsical atmosphere.

    • “Graphics are amazing and for a small company of devs 10/10!”
    • “The production value feels high with cartoony facial animation and a painterly art style snow effect.”
    • “I truly enjoyed its quirky art style and clever overall presentation.”

  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game runs well on the Steam Deck with minimal crashes or performance issues, providing a generally stable experience from launch. However, some players encountered occasional glitches such as missing platforms and reload errors that can disrupt progress. Despite these minor technical hiccups, stability is solid overall, especially considering its smooth performance compared to many AAA releases.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “Lifted is a fun puzzle platformer that runs great on the Steam Deck.”
    • “Missing platforms, disappearing objects, and reload glitches can interrupt progress and frustrate players.”
    • “I did run into a couple of glitches, but overall a fun, family game that has some challenging platforming.”
    • “Some platforming and chase sections suddenly require precise timing, which clashes with the game's family-friendly design.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is charming and engaging, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and bright visuals that appeal to players of all ages. Distinct historical settings combined with cinematic music create an adventurous mood, while varied gameplay elements keep the experience fresh and inviting. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to an enjoyable and approachable gaming experience.

    • “The soundtrack is another great part of the game, as it fits the atmosphere perfectly and makes the overall experience even better.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and the atmosphere is charming.”
    • “The different historical settings feel distinct, and the cinematic music enhances the adventurous atmosphere.”

  • character development

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

    Character development is highlighted by unique and memorable designs, including a bumbling professor, a talking chinchilla, and a con-man giant, with engaging banter that adds charm. The visually striking, limbless character models and clever use of camera further enhance the classic platformer experience.

    • “The banter between a bumbling professor, his talking chinchilla and a pursuing con-man giant never misses, and the limbless character design rendered in Unreal Engine is consistently stunning.”
    • “Joyous fun that riffs on 80s cinema, art direction and character design that pops from the screen, hits on all the beats you'd expect from a classics-inspired platformer, cleverly uses camera to give impression of a much more involved game.”
    • “I also was mixed on the character design.”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a heartwarming and entertaining experience, featuring charming conversations that evoke nostalgia and joy. Its story-driven, humorous, and relaxed tone makes it emotionally satisfying for players who enjoy heartfelt puzzle platformers.

    • “It's a really heartwarming adventure, and it was super entertaining to hear the conversations between Ari and the professor.”
    • “All in all, I was really satisfied with my purchase; I smile thinking about the story, and it made me feel like a kid again.”
    • “If you like story-driven, heartwarming, humorous, and somewhat relaxed puzzle platformers, then you really can't go wrong here.”

  • optimization

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

    The game is well-optimized, offering smooth gameplay without glitches, crashes, or performance problems from day one. Users appreciate its stability compared to many AAA titles at launch.

    • “The gameplay itself feels great and the performance too.”
    • “Didn't have any glitches, crashes, or performance problems from day one, unlike some triple-A games at release.”
    • “Zero performance issues.”

  • monetization

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

    Users are excited about the game based on its ads, but no detailed feedback on the monetization system is provided.

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74%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Play Times

16h Median play time
12h Average play time
3-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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LIFTED is a platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for LIFTED include indie, pirates, 2.5d, family friendly, narrative and others.

LIFTED is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing LIFTED.

LIFTED was released on July 22, 2026.

LIFTED was developed by Adventure Works L.L.C..

LIFTED has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked LIFTED for its story but disliked it for its stability.

LIFTED is a single player game.

Similar games include Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, Deer & Boy, Promenade, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and others.