Upstairs
Inspired by the difficult controls of QWOP, Upstairs puts you in control of each calf and thigh as you attempt the seemingly simple task of walking.
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November 6, 2025
268 days ago
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Mixed20 reviews60.0%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Inspired by the difficult controls of QWOP, Upstairs puts you in control of each calf and thigh as you attempt the seemingly simple task of walking.
Walk solo or as a group of prisoners on a path to glory.
Features:
Physics-based leg controls that will do something to your confidence
Single-player & Multiplayer
Mutual tripping functionality
Necessary ragdoll physics
Environments with an ominously vague sense of purpose
No jump button. There's no jump button.
Developer Note:
Thanks for checking out Upstairs, any feedback would be greatly appreciated for future updates. Follow and DM me on X @HENRY_MEAD_
