Math Climber

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Math Climber is a single player action game. It was developed by aeiou and was released on July 14, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Math Climber is not for the faint of heart, but master it's controls and you'll be rewarded with the greatest treasure of all. The treasure of LEARNING. Think you’ve got the reflexes of a ninja AND the math skills of a calculator on overdrive?! Math Climber cranks up the chaos, throwing you into a mind-melting adventure where every jump counts and every equation could be your last! Timing is eve…

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Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging controls that become smoother with practice.
The art style and charm of the game are nostalgic and visually appealing.
The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, encouraging players to improve their skills over time.

The map design can be punishing and unmemorable, making navigation difficult after falling.
The delay in showing math question answers disrupts gameplay momentum and can be frustrating.
Climbing can feel tedious due to the lack of respawn points and the slow return to previous heights after falling.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally enjoyable, with fun controls and a satisfying climbing mechanic that becomes smoother with practice. However, players note that the map design can be punishing and cluttered, detracting from the experience, and there are frustrations with the speed of returning after falls. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, improvements in map design and mechanics could enhance fluidity and enjoyment.
- “The controls of this game are fun, although I feel like the pull back to launch could be a smidge faster to make the gameplay even more fluid.”
- “The actual climbing mechanic feels pretty good to use once you get used to it, the narrator's charming, and the music's pretty good.”
- “The mechanics are tricky to get used to, but as long as you don't overthink it and let your muscle memory take over, it's pretty smooth sailing.”
- “The math mechanics are fine, but they get annoying after a while.”
- “If the map was better designed, I could forgive the few issues I have with the gameplay, but the map is just too punishing and feels like random items are placed everywhere.”
- “As for complaints, I wish it was a little bit faster to get back once you fall down, since most of the gameplay involves re-climbing sections you've covered before, but that's probably an issue with the genre.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and nostalgic art style, reminiscent of 90s point-and-click adventures. Players find the visuals engaging and appealing, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. The aesthetic is described as easy on the eyes, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “I'm glad I gave it a chance, because the visuals are so charming.”
- “The game's art style and charm were nostalgic, like an old 90s math point and click adventure.”
- “The art style of the game is charming at times, and doesn't really strain your eyes.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Players have praised the music in the game as an integral part of the overall experience, complementing its engaging art style and gameplay mechanics. The soundtrack is described as enjoyable and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the player's immersion.
- “The actual climbing mechanic feels pretty good to use once you get used to it, the narrator's charming, and the music's pretty good.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be underwhelming and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music doesn't enhance the gameplay experience; instead, it often distracts from the action.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the time-consuming math problems disrupt the flow and momentum of gameplay.
- “Solving the math problems became tedious since they take quite a bit of time and slow your momentum.”
- “The grinding feels endless, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became monotonous and frustrating.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Players find the game charming and surprisingly replayable, despite its short length and occasional frustration, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Considering this was my first 'getting over it' type game, I wasn't expecting it to be this charming and replayable, albeit short and frustrating at times.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, but players find the interactions with the mathmagician engaging as they progress through the game.
- “Not much story here since it's entirely gameplay focused, but it was interesting seeing how the mathmagician interacts with you as you climb higher.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, providing a lighthearted experience, though some players find it challenging, particularly in precision platforming, which may hinder their enjoyment.
- “Funny little game, but I suck way too much at precision platformers, so I wasn't able to continue.”