Fit check
Is Abyss Runner worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want a very high difficulty level
- Players who prefer climbing-focused games with a single upward objective
- Action-adventure players who enjoy monster hazards across compact areas
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a forgiving platformer may find the repeated ascent and extreme difficulty frustrating
- Players looking for broad exploration, multiple objectives, or varied progression may find the structure narrow
- Players who want Lily's magic abilities to remain available during traversal may not enjoy the central restriction
Our take on Abyss Runner
Rather than giving the protagonist her full magical toolkit, the game removes Lily's ability to fly and centers play on a difficult upward climb. Its structure narrows the platformer formula to one objective: reach the top through 4 monster-filled areas.
What is Abyss Runner?
Abyss Runner is a highly difficult platformer about Lily, the Queen of the Underworld, who becomes trapped in a monster-filled pit after her own prank backfires.
A cursed arm binder blocks her magic and prevents her from flying, leaving her to climb upward without her usual abilities. The game focuses on reaching the top while navigating hazards and monsters across 4 areas. Its only stated objective is continued ascent, with difficulty modeled on demanding platformers. The developer reports that reaching the top took two days during development. Optional cheats may be available for players who do not want the full difficulty.
How Abyss Runner plays
- 01Four climbing areas
- The ascent is divided into 4 monster-filled areas.
- 02Magic restriction
- A cursed arm binder blocks Lily's magic and keeps her from flying.
- 03Optional cheats
- The game may include cheats for players seeking an easier route.
Abyss Runner compared to similar games
Jusant combines climbing with puzzles, multiple routes, exploration, and a meditative pace, while Abyss Runner centers on difficult upward platforming through monster-filled areas. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania with updates, whereas Abyss Runner presents a more focused climb with 4 areas and an optional cheat possibility.
Abyss Runner: platforms & release
Is Abyss Runner worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want a very high difficulty level. Skip it if: players seeking a forgiving platformer may find the repeated ascent and extreme difficulty frustrating.
Where can I download Abyss Runner?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Abyss Runner's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Abyss Runner on?
Windows only.
