ActionFit check
Is Exertus worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- First-person platformer fans interested in free-run movement mechanics
- Players who enjoy choosing routes through semi-linear stages
- Leaderboard competitors who want to compare performance across levels
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a story-led campaign may find the stated start-to-finish level structure limited.
- Those seeking varied objectives beyond reaching the end of each level may find the core structure repetitive.
- Players who prefer turn-based or menu-driven gameplay may not want a first-person movement platformer.
Our take on Exertus
The description emphasizes fluid movement and route choice, but the stated objective remains consistent across all 42 levels: reach the finish. It gives little detail about how level elements alter that repeated structure.
What is Exertus?
Exertus is a first-person platforming action game built around movement influenced by classic shooters.
It includes 42 original stages with semi-linear layouts, where the objective is to reach the end from the starting point. Players may follow the main route or take alternative paths through the environment, and can make use of elements encountered along the way. Global leaderboards and statistics let players compare results with others or track their own performance. Each stage follows a start-to-finish format, leaving the route between those points to the player.
How Exertus plays
- 01Semi-linear levels
- The 42 stages allow routes beyond the main path while keeping a start-to-finish objective.
- 02Level elements
- Environmental elements can be used while navigating a stage.
- 03Global leaderboards
- Players can compare results with others across the levels.
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Exertus: platforms & release
Is Exertus worth it?
It is worth it if: first-person platformer fans interested in free-run movement mechanics. Skip it if: players looking for a story-led campaign may find the stated start-to-finish level structure limited.
Where can I download Exertus?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Exertus's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Exertus on?
Windows and Linux.
