ActionFit check
Is The Lift worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror players who prefer a contained first-person story
- Solo players seeking a narrative-focused adventure
- Players who enjoy uncovering character history through letters and notes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the button-finding and story-focused progression too limited.
- Players wanting a broad setting may find the elevator-based structure too confined.
- Players looking for multiplayer sessions will not fit the single-player format.
Our take on The Lift
Players who need frequent mechanical variety may bounce off when progression centers on finding the next elevator button. The elevator-based structure keeps the journey focused on ascending through the floors while uncovering Max’s past.
What is The Lift?
The Lift is a first-person, single-player horror adventure about Max, a troubled teenager delivering pizza.
After arguing with his mother, Max enters an elevator while heading to a delivery on the 13th floor. The elevator becomes stuck between floors and later stops at the second floor. Max is then trapped and must find missing elevator buttons to reach each next floor. Letters and notes reveal the story as he ascends. The journey focuses on Max’s fears, his past, and the experiences that shape his future. Reaching the 13th floor is the central objective, where Max seeks to break free from his demons and view his life differently.
How The Lift plays
- 01Elevator Floor Progression
- Finding each missing button allows Max to reach the next floor.
- 02Story Letters
- Letters and notes reveal information about Max’s story.
- 03Personal Fears
- The journey requires Max to confront fears connected to his past and future.
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The Lift: platforms & release
Is The Lift worth it?
It is worth it if: horror players who prefer a contained first-person story. Skip it if: players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the button-finding and story-focused progression too limited.
Where can I download The Lift?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Lift's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Lift on?
Windows only.
