Only Up

The extremely challenging gameplay design is the one thing that distinguishes only up! from other games. The only way for players to progress is to jump from surface to surface, which is easier said than done. Players may need to timing their jumps on some tight terrain, while others are quite straightforward to leap on. Also, every time you land, all of your skyward progress is lost because there is no checkpoint in the game! While this mechanic could be frustrating for some players, it really adds a certain allure to the game: the stakes are bigger with each leap.