Fit check
Is COSMOS worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platform-shooter fans who want short, demanding stages built around vertical movement
- Speedrunners who prefer handcrafted levels with an incremental challenge
- Groups seeking local co-op or versus play rather than a single-player-only game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for long levels or a slower, exploratory pace may find the short stages and fast action limiting
- Players seeking a low-difficulty platformer may find the stated challenge demanding
- Players who need full controller support for menus and gameplay may find the mouse requirement restrictive
Our take on COSMOS
Platform shooters often center on horizontal movement, but COSMOS puts vertical traversal alongside gunplay. Wall runs and double jumps shape how players cross its short stages, while 360-degree aiming keeps shooting part of that movement-focused structure.
What is COSMOS?
COSMOS is a difficult platformer shooter built around fast-paced vertical levels.
Players move between handcrafted stages across multiple worlds, using wall runs and double jumps to traverse terrain while aiming and shooting with 360-degree control. Levels are short and offer an incremental challenge, with speedrunning as a possible way to play. The game includes co-op and versus modes for local multiplayer and Steam Remote Play, plus Steam leaderboards. Mouse or joystick controls are available for aiming and shooting. Controllers can also be used for gameplay, though menus and the interface currently require a mouse.
How COSMOS plays
- 01Wall-Run Movement
- Wall runs and double jumps let players cross vertical stages while engaging enemies.
- 02Local Multiplayer
- Co-op and versus modes support play with friends locally or through Steam Remote Play.
- 03Steam Leaderboards
- Players can compare their results on Steam leaderboards.
- 04Controller Gameplay
- Controllers work during gameplay, while menus and the interface require a mouse.
COSMOS compared to similar games
Jusant centers on climbing, stamina management, and exploration, while COSMOS combines vertical traversal with shooting and short, challenging stages. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is described as a runner with some shooting; COSMOS instead features wall running, double jumps, and 360-degree aiming.
COSMOS: platforms & release
Is COSMOS worth it?
It is worth it if: platform-shooter fans who want short, demanding stages built around vertical movement. Skip it if: players looking for long levels or a slower, exploratory pace may find the short stages and fast action limiting.
Where can I download COSMOS?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens COSMOS's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is COSMOS on?
Windows only.
