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An indie platformer about climbing ever higher while constantly falling back down. The appeal lies in the frustration, precision and the urge to finally reach the top.
The closest matches for Joy Climb are Swiftly, Pro Gymnast Simulator and Crazy Climber. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Joy Climb special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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