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WHY THE LADDER?

It all begins when your child is abducted by mysterious aliens. Left with no answers, you discover an endless staircase stretching far beyond the sky—the only path that might lead you back to them.

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ZeroFlux Games
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ZeroFlux Games
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About the Game

About This Game

Some questions were never meant to be answered.

A child vanishes without a trace.

The only thing left behind is an impossible ladder, rising far beyond the clouds, beyond the stars... toward something unknown.

Every step brings new dangers. Strange creatures. Forgotten places. Echoes of a truth that refuses to reveal itself.

What waits at the top is not just an answer.

It's a choice.

Features

  • Ascend a mysterious ladder through ever-changing worlds.

  • Face challenging enemies and unforgettable boss encounters.

  • Discover hidden mini-games and unexpected events.

  • Explore a handcrafted pixel art universe.

  • Experience a story driven by mystery, loss, and determination.

  • Uncover the secrets waiting beyond the sky.

The higher you climb, the less the world makes sense.

Note: We apologize in advance to your Space bar. It won't survive this journey :)

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