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The Ladder

A first-person psychological horror with walking simulator elements, where every decision has consequences. Ascend a staircase of memories, reliving key moments of a life shaped by guilt, fear, and inner judgment in a dark, surreal world with multiple endings.

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Developer
RunG215
Publisher
RunG215
Release
May 21, 2026
73 days ago
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About the Game

Make irreversible choices under pressure.

Every decision changes your fate.

Climb a staircase of memories.

Each floor forces you to choose between selfish gain and moral consequences.

There are no right answers.

Only outcomes.

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